Crocheting. I know this may seem like unusual subject matter for a home care blog, but in fact, it’s quite appropriate. Crocheting is the new trend (ok so maybe it never went out of style) and it’s proving to be a strategy of self-care for individuals seeking zen in...
Read MoreThe healthcare industry is flourishing throughout the United States mainly due to the aging baby boomer population requiring increased medical and non-medical attention. Where we are in Connecticut, assisted living facilities are popping up at a rapid rate. We see crews working on weekends to complete these monstrosities that...
Read MoreWhile the idea of Thanksgiving and the bright lights of the December holidays can bring about sentiments of merriment for some, there is the underlying pressure on people to enjoy themselves during the holidays. The reality is that many people feel increasingly isolated and unhappy during this season, and...
Read MoreWhen you find a podcast you love it’s like making a new friend. You want to connect and hear from them on a regular basis. In today’s world, podcasts are a ever-growing medium to engage with subjects of interest in a easy, mobile way. We recently uncovered some mental...
Read MoreAnxiety is a feeling that we have all experienced at one point or another. The nerves before delivering a big presentation, jitters on a wedding day, or the uneasy feeling of attempting to conquer a fear. People with anxiety disorders have a perpetual and excessive fear in situations that...
Read MoreThey are lovingly known as the Mad Hatters. This group of 7 women reside in an assisted living facility in Hartford where ChangeInc provides one on one community support on a weekly basis with some of the residents. These women led by ChangeInc’s Community Support Professional, Annie Barclay, collaborated...
Read MoreIf there is one thing that our ChangeInc home care clients treasure the most, it’s giving back to service men and women. To celebrate this Flag Day, our home care clients united to create greetings cards which they filled with sweet sentiments of encouragement and gratitude. These cards made...
Read MoreRecently, on a beautiful Spring day, 37 of our clients and their caregivers gathered on the grounds of YMCA’s Camp Ingersoll to simply enjoy a day of fun. After a long and brutal winter which brought us snow into April, we were all grateful to luxuriate in the crisp,...
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