4th of July Office Closure

With the Fourth of July just one week away, it's almost unbelievable how quickly it's approaching!

Just a friendly reminder that the SHS office will be closed on Friday, July 4th. Please double-check your schedule and make sure you've rescheduled any Friday shifts, if you haven't already. This is your last chance to adjust your schedule with your client before you miss the opportunity!

If you've made any changes to your schedule, please text the office to let us know.

Now, let the holiday preparations begin!

It's HOT so take care!

Stay Safe in the Heat!

It's a scorcher out there, so remember to be prepared for what the heat has in store. Your safety and your clients' well-being are top priorities!

Here are some tips to help you beat the heat:

• Check the weather: Stay informed about daily temperatures and heat advisories to best prepare yourself and your clients for outdoor activities.

• Prioritize your hydration: Take care of yourself first! Drink plenty of water throughout the day and breaks. Consider adding electrolytes to your routine to ensure proper water retention. You have to take care of yourself to take care of your client.

• Adjust activities as needed: Think about alternative activities or work that can be done indoors. If possible, bring your task list inside to minimize time spent outdoors during a heat wave.

  Protect vulnerable individuals: If you have clients or elderly family members who need to be outdoors, ensure they're more hydrated than normal. Ask clients if they have issues with heat before going outside or into hot spaces. If no issues, still be sure to limit time in direct sun or high heat, encourage frequent breaks in the shade, and occasionally seek cooler spaces for full relief.

For more advisories and information you can visit the National Institute of Agings article on this topic.

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/safety/hot-weather-safety-older-adults

It’s More Than a Visit

It’s More Than a Visit – A Lifeline of Love

Every time you step into someone’s home as a Senior Companion, you bring more than just a helping hand—you bring connection, comfort, and dignity. You don’t just assist with errands or keep appointments—you listen, you laugh, and you remind someone that they’re not alone.

Because of you, strangers become friends, days grow brighter, and lives become fuller. You may not always see the ripple effect of your kindness—but know this: every moment you give matters deeply.

Thank you all for being the quiet heroes turning ordinary moments into lasting impact.

Special thanks to Ann Williams for sharing this lovely photo of Carolyn, a caregiver, enjoying a good time with her client and helping him participate at his community event!!

Were YOU at the employee meeting?

If you weren’t able to make it to our employee meeting last tuesday, you missed a classic good time with the SHS team and cake! Although a good cake can make for a great meeting, attending your TWO mandatory trainings, by the state of MI is just as important.

Making up the training is only necessary for anyone who was NOT able to attend the meeting last week. There will be one more training opportunity in August, if you still need to complete a second training.

Click the button below to take our training.

Once you have completed the training let us know by filling in the form that is at the BOTTOM of the Caregiver Training page. You can also complete more then one training course, which do count toward the two mandatory trainings.

We hope to see you at the next employee meeting August 26th!