Elderly Care in Cumming GA

There is a reason that the Promised Land was referred to as the “land of milk and honey”. Honey, in addition to being truly delicious and a far more desirable sweetening agent than processed white sugar, offers a huge array of health benefits, many of which have been in use for literally thousands of years. Writings from the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome, as well as Sumerians and multiple other smaller cultures, tout the spectacular medicinal benefits of honey and considered it so precious that it was one of the most popular and treasured gifts to the gods.

This September, find as many excuses as you can to bring the benefits of honey into your elderly care routine with your aging loved ones while you celebrate Honey Month. This observance is the perfect chance for you to experiment with different types of local honey, find tasty recipes, and educate yourself on all of the ways that honey can help keep your body healthy and strong. Encourage your aging loved ones and their elderly health care services provider to research recipes for meals, treats, and snacks, as well as home remedies, that take advantage of the natural wonder that is honey.

Some of the amazing benefits of honey include:

• Ease allergies. If your aging loved ones suffer from seasonal allergies, bumping up the honey in their diet may give them some relief. Eating honey introduces small amounts of pollen into the body so that the system build ups resilience to it, dramatically reducing the effect of seasonal allergies. For the most benefit, make sure you purchase honey that is actually local to your area to introduce the same pollen that would cause the seasonal allergies;

• Soothe an irritated throat. An irritated throat can make life truly uncomfortable, particularly when that irritation leads to nighttime coughing. Several studies have proven that honey is extremely effective at soothing an irritated throat and is actually more effective at calming nighttime coughing and preventing severe coughs than the most popular cough suppressant medication on the market. Two tablespoons of honey straight from the jar or stirred into hot tea right before bed can ease the discomfort and lead to a much deeper, consistent nights’ sleep;

• Heal wounds. Honey has natural anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It has been used for the treatment of injuries, infections, and illness for thousands of years and makes an effective treatment for a wide variety of issues, from the simplest of cuts to skin problems. Applying honey with a sterile bandage over a cut or burn protects against infection and hastens healing, while using honey in facial or hair treatments creates natural exfoliation and moisture that keeps skin healthier.

Get in touch with the elder care agency in your area to find out more about hiring an elderly health care services provider who can help you reach your care goals for your aging loved ones by offering support, assistance, and care to meet their needs with a personal elderly care plan.

The staff at Home Care Matters is available to talk with you and your family about all of your needs. Home Care Matters is a home care agency providing quality and affordable elderly care services in Cumming, GA and the surrounding areas. Call (678) 828-2195 for more information.

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Valerie Darling

Founder, Owner at Home Care Matters

Valerie was born in Miami, FL and after a few family moves, grew up locally in the Marietta, GA area.Valerie is the oldest of 4 (3 younger brothers).She is married and has one child.Valerie is the Founder, Owner and CEO of Home Care Matters.Valerie’s mom, Dee, is the inspiration and primary driver as the how and why the business was born.Valerie says, “My mom is never far from our thoughts.Mom was an integral part of developing and starting HCM before she passed away.Our goal is to stay true to her memory and continue to honor her with the love, values, and ethics she taught us.”

Valerie has the unique experience with home care as she has experienced it from both ends of the spectrum, as a caregiver and as needing care herself as a cancer survivor. Valerie says, “Taking care of someone you love is a physically, mentally and demanding labor of love.Taking care of my mom was the hardest thing I have ever done. It has given me an insight and perspective not many people understand unless you are doing it or have done it.I loved taking care of my mom.I love helping others take care of their love ones too.And now that I’ve been sick, it’s given me a whole new level of empathy and understanding for those who are sick and need help.”

Valerie’s schedule varies daily, but she loves visiting with our clients, families, caregivers, our network partners and being in the office.Says Valerie, “Every day is different, but I wake up excited about what we do, inspired by our team, clients and caregivers.I strive to be a resource to the community.I love my team and I love what we do every day. I like to think my mom would be proud.”

You can reach Valerie by email (Valerie@homecarematters.com) or in our office (770.965.4004).

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