Comfort Keepers NOVA

08/21/2019

Comfort Keepers Home Office

Happy National Senior Citizens Day!

At Comfort Keepers, we're honored to celebrate joy every day with our seniors, but we will always join in when there's an extra opportunity to celebrate all the ways they've impacted us. Today, we join the world in recognizing the accomplishments and celebrating the always-youthful spirits of our clients and families.

Comfort Keepers understands that no matter our age or acuity, we all want the same things at any age – joy, purpose, love and happiness. These then-and-now senior portraits truly encompass that!

07/29/2019

Comfort Keepers Home Office

Comfort Keepers Home Office

In honor of D-Day 75 years ago, this 97-year-old joined other veterans in parachuting into Normandy. After calling the D-Day jump the “worst jump I ever had,'' he felt differently after round two.

"It went perfect, perfect jump," Rice said after his jump. "I feel great. I'd go up and do it all again." Read more: https://fxn.ws/2Lwi300

07/17/2019

Comfort Keepers Home Office

Comfort Keepers Home Office

We are cheering you on from all over the United States! 🙌🏼

Congratulations to Beatrice Lillie for graduating from Houston Community College District with an associate degree in business management. This is proof that you can do anything you set your mind to, regardless of age. Check it out: https://2wsb.tv/2RQoUCH

07/12/2019

Comfort Keepers of Fairfax has expanded its territory and we are now Comfort Keepers NOVA. WE are servicing and looking for caregivers in the following areas: Arcola, Arlington, Ashburn, Bailey's Crossroads, Belmont, Brambleton, Broadlands, Centreville, Chantilly, Dulles, Dunn Loring, Falls Church, Great Falls, Hamilton, Herndon, Hillsboro, Lake Barcroft, Lansdowne, Lees Corner, Leesburg, Lincoln, Lovettsville, Lucketts, McLean, Oak Grove, Oak Hill, Oakton, Oatlands, Paeonian Springs, Potomac Falls, Purcellville, Reston, Round Hill, Seven Corners, Sterling, Stone Ridge, and Tysons Corner, VA. Give us a call today to apply in your area 703-591-7117 opt 2 for employment opportunities!

06/21/2019

Happy #nationalselfieday from Comfort Keepers of NOVA!
"Age is not how old you are, but the number of years you've been having fun!" -Matt Maldre

06/21/2019

Comfort Keepers NOVA

06/07/2019

We are getting ready for the #DayofJoy! What do you do everyday that brings you joy? Let us know in the comments below!

A joyful life can be accomplished one small change at a time. Try incorporating any of these 50 joyful activities into your daily life. Here are a few of our favorites:

😊Smile at a stranger
🎶Listen to a happy song
😴Take a short nap

What do you do to bring you joy on a daily basis? Here are some ideas: https://bit.ly/2QzBOV4

#DayofJoy

06/06/2019

Comfort Keepers of Fairfax has expanded its territory and we are now Comfort Keepers- NOVA. WE are servicing and looking for caregivers in the following areas: Arcola, Arlington, Ashburn, Bailey's Crossroads, Belmont, Brambleton, Broadlands, Centreville, Chantilly, Dulles, Dunn Loring, Falls Church, Great Falls, Hamilton, Herndon, Hillsboro, Lake Barcroft, Lansdowne, Lees Corner, Leesburg, Lincoln, Lovettsville, Lucketts, McLean, Oak Grove, Oak Hill, Oakton, Oatlands, Paeonian Springs, Potomac Falls, Purcellville, Reston, Round Hill, Seven Corners, Sterling, Stone Ridge, and Tysons Corner, VA. Give us a call today to apply in your area 703-591-7117 opt 2 for employment opportunities!

05/17/2019

Comfort Keepers NOVA

05/17/2019

03/12/2019

Comfort Keepers of Fairfax has expanded its territory -.Arcola, Arlington, Ashburn, Bailey's Crossroads, Belmont, Brambleton, Broadlands, Centreville, Chantilly, Dulles, Dunn Loring, Falls Church, Great Falls, Hamilton, Herndon, Hillsboro, Lake Barcroft, Lansdowne, Lees Corner, Leesburg, Lincoln, Lovettsville, Lucketts, McLean, Oak Grove, Oak Hill, Oakton, Oatlands, Paeonian Springs, Potomac Falls, Purcellville, Reston, Round Hill, Seven Corners, Sterling, Stone Ridge, and Tysons Corner, VA. Give us a call today to apply in your area 703-591-7117 opt 2 for employment opportunities!

03/07/2019

Comfort Keepers of Fairfax has expanded its territory -.Arcola, Arlington, Ashburn, Bailey's Crossroads, Belmont, Brambleton, Broadlands, Centreville, Chantilly, Dulles, Dunn Loring, Falls Church, Great Falls, Hamilton, Herndon, Hillsboro, Lake Barcroft, Lansdowne, Lees Corner, Leesburg, Lincoln, Lovettsville, Lucketts, McLean, Oak Grove, Oak Hill, Oakton, Oatlands, Paeonian Springs, Potomac Falls, Purcellville, Reston, Round Hill, Seven Corners, Sterling, Stone Ridge, and Tysons Corner, VA. Give us a call today to apply in your area 703-591-7117 opt 2 for employment opportunities!

03/01/2019

Comfort Keepers of Fairfax has expanded its territory -.Arcola, Arlington, Ashburn, Bailey's Crossroads, Belmont, Brambleton, Broadlands, Centreville, Chantilly, Dulles, Dunn Loring, Falls Church, Great Falls, Hamilton, Herndon, Hillsboro, Lake Barcroft, Lansdowne, Lees Corner, Leesburg, Lincoln, Lovettsville, Lucketts, McLean, Oak Grove, Oak Hill, Oakton, Oatlands, Paeonian Springs, Potomac Falls, Purcellville, Reston, Round Hill, Seven Corners, Sterling, Stone Ridge, and Tysons Corner, VA. Give us a call today to apply in your area 703-591-7117 opt 2 for employment opportunities!

12/24/2018

3 Biggest Differences Between Assisted Living vs. Home Care

3 Biggest Differences Between Assisted Living vs. Home Care

We find that many families think that assisted living vs. home care is similar services and that we are competitors trying to sell to the same people. Even people within the geriatric services community are mistaken that home care and assisted living facilities are competitors. That someone that nee...

12/06/2018

Let's share tips on visiting our loved ones in dementia care for the holidays. I can't take my dog anymore because a woman at my dad's facility hates dogs. It's really sad for me and him.

Anyone willing to share tips with me for a good visit?

12/03/2018

I'm a Brain Doctor, and This Is What I Do to Prevent Alzheimer's

Want to fight Alzheimer's? Apparently you need to cut back on the bread - Researchers from the Mayo Clinic, for example, revealed that deriving most of dietary calories from carbohydrates was associated with an 89% increased risk for either mild cognitive impairment, or full-blown dementia.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/apos-m-brain-doctor-prevent-140000898.html

Comfort Keepers - specializing in Live-In Dementia Care.

There’s no pill to defeat Alzheimer’s, but there’s plenty you can do to fight it, anyway.

11/29/2018

3 Biggest Differences Between Assisted Living vs. Home Care

Good article on Assisted Living vs. In-Home Care. A couple of notes from me -

-- Comfort Keepers specializes in live-in care, that will be much cheaper than hourly 24/7 care
-- Comfort Keepers NOVA is licensed for private-duty skilled care, we can and do provide wound care, feeding tube care, and medication management, among other skilled services at home.

See why staying at home with Comfort Keepers Care can be the best option: https://www.mwhomecare.com/assisted-living-vs-home-care/

We find that many families think that assisted living vs. home care is similar services and that we are competitors trying to sell to the same people. Even people within the geriatric services community are mistaken that home care and assisted living facilities are competitors. That someone that nee...

11/26/2018

Diagnosing Alzheimer's: How Alzheimer's is diagnosed

Did you know that every 66 seconds someone in the US develops Alzheimer's? That's why Comfort Keepers specializes in live-in dementia care.

Check out the Mayo clinic site for warning signs: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/in-depth/alzheimers/art-20048075

Diagnosing Alzheimer's — Learn more about the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia and how it’s diagnosed.

11/20/2018

The prevalence of depression in nursing home residents is three to five times higher than in older adults from the community, according to the National Institute of Health.

Another reason Comfort Keepers specializes in live-in care. We can provide Nursing home level care at home.

11/12/2018

Around Reston Magazine - Community Resources, Local News

Thank you Around Reston magazine for the article on Dementia Friendly America Herndon - https://www.aroundreston.com/

Lifestyle Magazine - online, in print and social. Community Resources in Reston, Herndon, and Great Falls, VA ares.

11/05/2018

Mom thinks someone stole her purse. Dad wants to go to work and hasn't worked in twenty years.

Are you dealing with situations like this with your loved one with dementia?

It's the most common situation I get asked about.

Do you think I should do a workshop devoted to how to successfully redirect? With plenty of time for role playing?

Let me know.

10/26/2018

Congratulations Toni Reinhart on receiving Insight Memory Care's Excellence in Memory Care Award!

10/23/2018

Check out this article on things you might not know about assisted living: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/10-things-assistedliving-homes-wont-tell-you-1344980948534

Did you know they can kick you out if they don't like you?

Another reason to check out Comfort Keepers Live-in Care.

10/18/2018

While a married couple with care needs living together can be emotionally stressful for both spouses, the only thing worse is living apart - Sir James Munby

Comfort Keepers is helping yet another couple stay together at home with live-in care. We are so happy to be able to provide a stable, safe, environment so this long-married, loving couple can remain in their own home. Together.

10/15/2018

The UK’s most senior family judge has called the separation of elderly couples “inhumane” “He said forcing frail people to leave their homes was not always the best decision if it would substantially impact their happiness. “ Sir James Munby

That's why Comfort Keepers specializes in Live-in Care. At Home - together.

10/10/2018

In my almost 18 years of running my Comfort Keepers home care business, I have never had the children of clients come back and tell me that they regret making it possible for their parents to stay in their own homes until they died. Not one.

That's just one reason we specialize in Live-in Care. Because we all want to stay in our own homes.

10/09/2018

don't neglect your loved one's medical appointments when they have dementia. A very important part of living with someone with dementia is maintaining medical treatment, appointments and care. Some of the worst parts of the disease can be brought on by other conditions left undiagnosed or complications due to medication. Keep regular appointments with physicians and hire home care if needed to keep your loved one in the best shape possible. Good health is one important way to slow the progression of the dementia as well.

Comfort Keepers is here to help - we specialize in live-in dementia care.

10/08/2018

“People with dementia function best when they are in their usual environment and their usual routine,”
According to the Alzheimer’s association.

Let Comfort Keepers help you keep your loved ones at home with specialized Live-in dementia care.

10/04/2018

70% of All Caregivers Over the Age of 70 Die First.

Before it's too late - let Comfort Keepers Live-in Care save the day.

10/01/2018

Even in cases where one spouse is independent, physical separation often causes a sharp decline in physical and emotional health -

Comfort Keepers keeps you at home - with live-in care to support both spouses.

09/28/2018

The CDC reports that over 9,500 deaths in older Americans are associated with falls each year and those who woke just once for the toilet on an average night were 41 percent more likely to experience falls,

Keep your loved ones safe at home with Comfort Keepers live in care.

09/27/2018

More than half of all Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA’s) in elder care facilities have admitted verbally abusing, yelling at, and using foul language with elderly residents of care facilities.

That's why we specialize in live-in care. Stay home - cared for.

09/25/2018

Seniors separated after decades of marriage…
Is this what you want for your parents?
Many people think that placing their parents in assisted living will keep them safe and solve all their problems. But, do you want your parents to face the heartbreak of separation after a full, loving, life together?
Call Comfort Keepers, specialists in Live-in care for dementia. Let’s talk about ways to keep them at home. Together.

09/24/2018

Did you know that every 65 seconds someone in the US develops Alzheimer's?

We are here to help. Comfort Keepers specializes in Live-in Dementia Care. Home. With Care.

09/18/2018

How much does assisted living really cost? The monthly base rent a facility charges seldom encompasses total expenditures required, according to a report by Genworth.

Stay at home with Comfort Keepers - specializing in Live In Dementia Care.

09/17/2018

Do you have questions about dementia or Alzheimer's? Post them here - I bet other people want to know, too.

09/16/2018

Great session today at St. Timothy's in Herndon on how to communicate with your loved one with dementia. Thank you for having me

09/14/2018

The average price per unit in assisted living increased by 14% in 2018 according to a just released report.

Another reason Comfort Keepers specializes in live-in care. Home. Where we all want to be.

09/13/2018

“The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.” Maya Angelou

That's why we specialize in Live-in Dementia Care. Home. Where we all want to be.

09/12/2018

What concerns you most about care for your parents?

09/10/2018

More than 40% of nursing home residents have reported abuse, and more than 90% report that they or another resident of the facility have been neglected, according to reports by the CDC.

Another reason Comfort Keepers specializes in Live-in Care. Home. With Comfort Keepers.

09/05/2018

According to the American Heart Association, studies have shown that pet owners have lower blood pressure and smaller increases in heart rate and blood pressure in response to stress, lower resting baseline heart rates and blood pressure, significantly smaller increases in heart rate and blood pressure in response to stress, and faster recovery from stress.

That's why we specialize in Live-in care. So you can stay at home - with your beloved pets.

08/28/2018

"inhumane" - that's what the UK's most senior family judge calls separating elderly couples. That's why Comfort Keepers specializes in live-in dementia care. At Home. Together. Don't they deserve that?

08/21/2018

According to the CDC, the average amount of personal care a resident receives in a nursing home is 2 hours a day. wouldn't you be better off at home?

Comfort Keepers specializes in live-in dementia care. Home. Where we all want to be.

07/23/2018

I've achieved by PAC Trainer Certification and have started training my Comfort Keepers! They are really enjoying the interactive training and I know our clients will be seeing the positive difference :)