Celebrating Patriotism
You may have heard the term, “The Greatest Generation”. It was a reference to the men and women who fought World War II and supported the war effort. Today, it’s estimated that less than 100,000 of the 16 million Americans who served in WWII are still alive....
Top Workplace Award
FootPrints Home Care has been named a Top Work Place for 2021 in the Albuquerque Journal Reader’s Poll. The Top Workplaces Award is evidence that our company believes in putting our people first! The poll is based solely on feedback captured from an engagement survey...
The Benefits of Gardening
Gardening is one of the healthiest hobbies people of all ages can develop but can be especially beneficial to those 55 and older. There are many benefits to gardening; vitamin D, strength building, better sleep habits, and provides a way to give back to your...
A Post-Covid World for the Elderly
Between March 2020 and April 2021, much of New Mexico seemed to shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For many elderly people, it largely meant staying at home to prevent exposure to the virus. Now, as restrictions are lifted in the spring of 2021, the elderly,...
Creating a Preparation Journal
This may be a sensitive subject, but it’s an important one. When anyone passes away, whether at an elderly age or unexpectedly as a younger adult, the family must take care of many details. What bills need to be paid, where are the important documents, is there a safe...
When Elderly Sleep a Lot
If you’re helping care for an elderly person, you may notice an increase in the amount of time they sleep. If you are concerned about changing sleep patterns, try to identify what is happening that may cause increased sleep. As you identify possible reasons, it may be...
