M&F Health Services and Support, LLC

06/30/2023

Nowadays, almost everything is moved online but unfortunately, some seniors do not find this transition easy at all. As caregivers, help your elderly loved ones or patients understand how to navigate the online world.

06/29/2023

Helping Seniors Manage Stress

Chronic stress can cause the body and the mind to become weak. If you notice your loved ones get stressed easily help them manage by identifying stress factors and helping them stay away from them.

06/28/2023

Caring for someone with dementia can be tough. Always remember that you have to be patient because what they’re going through is also very difficult. To help make things easier, make sure to set up a schedule with them. Making a schedule will help them develop a routine that they can easily follow. Also, make sure, they also get to participate in making decisions for their lives. Even with their condition, they still deserve to control their life.

06/23/2023

Growing old well involves a complete lifestyle change. First, getting a good night’s sleep is important. Getting enough rest will help determine the day so always get sleep. Second, get into the habit of walking. Walking is a good and easy exercise that you can do every day. Walk for at least thirty minutes. Third, eating healthy. Eating healthy can be a challenge especially when one is so used to bad eating habits. The fourth is to build relationships. It's easy to become isolated as you grow older, so always make sure to maintain relationships.

06/21/2023

Signs of Depression for Seniors

Depression can be common for seniors because they are more socially isolated compared to other age groups. Some signs of depression can be feelings of negativity, hopelessness, or fatigue. Learn more about it here https://tinyurl.com/y87art39.

Depression is a true and treatable medical condition, not a normal part of aging. However older adults are at an increased risk for experiencing depression. If you are concerned about a loved one, offer to go with him or her to see a health care provider to be diagnosed and treated.

06/19/2023

Juneteenth National Independence Day

Because all lives matter, we remember the declaration on June 19, 1865, to our brothers and sister in the African - American community. Those who lived in Galveston, Texas were first given the freedom they deserved.

06/18/2023

Thank You Dads!

This Father’s Day, we at M&F Health Services and Support LLC would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the wonderful fathers out there. Thank you for always doing your best for the family. We wish you all happiness.

06/16/2023

Why In-Home Care is Good

There’s really no place like home. So for your elderly loved ones, recovering and continuing to stay at home is the best option for them. Call us at M&F Health Services and Support LLC for in-home care.

06/14/2023

Even though your parents are staying home, you still need to prepare them ahead of time because there will be strangers coming into their homes. What you’ll first need to do is to talk with the company. It helps to get to know the people first so you can make connections. Second, ask your loved one’s opinion about the help they need. It’s important to make them a part of the decision-making process so they don't feel left out.

06/07/2023

Make every doctor’s appointment effective by telling your doctor the changes that you feel and your concerns. This helps them get the overall picture and to better diagnose you. It also helps when you ask all your questions during the appointment.

06/06/2023

Physical Therapy and Aging

Physical therapy can help seniors strengthen their muscles. Physical therapy provides exercises and therapy that can help them become more independent. Learn more about it here https://tinyurl.com/y87art39.

06/05/2023

Even when staying at home, there are a lot of opportunities for seniors to stay active. All they need is to be creative about it. Baking and cooking are wonderful activities they can do to stay active. It’s also a good activity to do with family so they can be less lonely. Another activity is joining an online book club. Staying active also involves exercising the mind. With an online book club, it’s easy to get connected in the comforts of home.