Need some inspiration for your holiday shopping this year?

Clark at Home has great ideas. Why not give that challenging person on your list housekeeping services or assistance with holiday cooking, decorating or shopping? Massages are a favorite Clark at Home gift, and one client even visits museums each month. We'll tailor our services to your needs. Gift certificates are available. For more information, visit our gift certificates page or call (616) 233-4142.

Easy Does It

The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that there will be 62 million Americans age 65 or older by the year 2025. The overwhelming majority want to remain living in their own homes for as long as possible. The American Association of Retired Persons has ten easy and inexpensive steps to make your home safer. For the rest of the story, simply read more.

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Supplemental Knowledge

Did you know that people over 50 years of age need more of some vitamins and minerals than younger adults? Simply click the link for information from The National Institute on Aging.

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Cerebral Evidence

While the positive benefits of exercise for a healthy mind and body are well known, evidence keeps mounting about how exercise is especially important for mature adults. Studies show that even previously sedentary people over age 60 improve mental processing with exercise. Here's more proof.

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Specialized Services

Clark at Home offers you the opportunity to do one-stop shopping for both personal services as well as medically-based home health care. You can also select specialized offerings including dementia consultation in your home and therapeutic massage. It doesn't stop there. You're invited to take advantage of several programs at Clark Retirement Community which are outlined under Clark Benefits.

We intend to grow our specialized services to address unmet needs in the Grand Rapids area. Don't be shy. Please let us know what you would like to see offered. Either give us a call at (616) 233-4142 or email us at cah@clarkretirement.org

Dementia Home Consultation

Dementia is a group of symptoms caused by various other diseases or conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's or stroke. There are declines in cognitive and physical functioning. Emotional and behavioral changes often appear as well.

It is both physically and emotionally challenging to care for a loved one with dementia, but Clark at Home can help. Clark Retirement Community is the first organization in the United States to be awarded national accreditation for its dementia services. You will benefit from this expertise.

Clark at Home has a dementia home consultation service which includes a comprehensive yet unobtrusive home assessment by our nurse and the Clark Dementia Services Coordinator. This duo brings decades of experience to your home and consults with you on a wide range of matters including safety, health, nutrition and transportation. They also conduct cognitive testing and assess daily living needs.

Based on their findings, an individualized plan is formulated and given to you. Included in this presentation is education about the recommendations as well as information about modifying favorite activities and maintaining relationships. Periodic follow up evaluations are also available.

Massage

Massage therapy has been practiced for thousands of years. Contemporary research is supporting the conclusion that massage therapy can have positive effects on heart rate and blood pressure, blood and lymphatic circulation, muscles, tendons and ligaments, pain and mood. Studies are also focusing on the use of massage for cancer patients, pre-term infants, and chronic neck and back pain.

Clark at Home has a Certified Massage Therapist who comes to your home armed with a table that has 9" padding, pillows to ensure comfortable positioning, essential oils and high end lotions. If requested, a specially designed massage chair is also available.

Massages make great gifts. We've had clients receive massage presents for holiday celebrations or even as a comfort measure following a family death.

Clark Benefits

Clark Retirement Community has been a Grand Rapids tradition for more than a century. As a Clark at Home client, you will be invited to participate at no charge in educational events, the nationally acclaimed Powerful Tools for Caregivers course and regularly scheduled dementia support groups. You will also receive notification of new program offerings.