We have been privileged to meet and work with Onyx Home Care, owned and operated by Mike and Colleen McGrew. I was given their name by another community agency and considered that referral a gift from heaven. My story illustrates what great people the agency employs and how they helped me and my family. Six [...]
May 6th to May 12th is National Nurses Week. Onyx Home Care nurses provide families with support and peace of mind. We would like to introduce you to OHC nurse, Susan Richmond. Where are you from? I am from Yonkers, New York. Tell us a fun fact about you. I love to make people laugh. [...]
National Nurses Week National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually. And as of 2003, [...]
May 6th to May 12th is National Nurses Week. Onyx Home Care nurses provide families with support and peace of mind. We would like to introduce you to OHC nurse, Krysta Sands. Where are you from? I am originally from Nassau Bahamas. Tell us a fun fact about you. I love to dance and [...]
Colleen McGrew, Onyx Home Care CEO, is a registered nurse. Her passion for patient care lead her to create a system of support and coordination that is tailored to each patient. Nursing has been ranked the most trusted profession in the country for 15 consecutive years, according to the annual Gallup honesty/ethics poll. Onyx Home Care strives [...]
The burden of identifying seniors’ needs initially depends on family members. The signs below can help you decide if home care is the next step. Questions About Your Loved One: How many times has your elderly loved one been hospitalized in the last year? Is nutrition problematic for your loved one? Is it [...]
"A puzzle a day keeps the doctor away." Memory games are fun for seniors and caregivers. Puzzles provide cognitive stimulation for older adults. They invigorate and stimulate the brain. Puzzles have both cognitive and emotional benefits for people of all ages. They can engage the brain to remember information on colors and shapes. The hunt [...]
Adaptive tools allow older adults to maintain their sense of freedom while providing security. They assist with completing activities of daily living. Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding are self-care activities are included in the spectrum of daily living activities. Adaptive tools make aging with dignity feel possible. Helpful instruments go a long way in [...]
According to the National Council on Aging, every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Falls are the most common cause of nonfatal trauma related hospital admissions among older adults. This deeply affects quality of life. Many older adults fear falling; as a result, they limit their activities [...]
The best way to welcome springtime is by getting outdoors! Spring activities are a great way to break up the monotony of daily living for seniors. Sunlight, fresh air and new blooms can have a positive effect on mood. Fight the blues with sunshine. If mobility keeps your aging loved one from going outdoors, we’ve [...]
