UV Eye Safety: It’s important all year We are all familiar with the risks of skin damage from the sun and tanning beds. However, our eyes can have damage from the sun’s UV rays, as well. Common eye problems from the sun are UV keratitis, cataracts and macular degeneration. Your best defense against UV eye […]
Read MoreMs Backhaus is a retired school teacher who lived in many states before settling in the Detroit area. She found Affinity Home Care Agency when she suffered sudden visual impairment. Read more about this fabulously spunky woman in our newsletter or blog, www.affinityhomecareagency.com.
Read MoreThe NEW “New Normal” By now we are getting pretty used to readjusting and learning to do things a different way, for at least a little while. We run back into the house if we didn’t leave a mask in the car. We have hand sanitizer in every car and in our bags. We may […]
Read MoreJuly Employee of the Month: Lisa Tison, RN Often you know a name and a face, but we don’t always really get to know the wonderful people that come into our homes working for Affinity Home Care Agency. That is why we love highlighting our employee of the month. For the month of July […]
Read MoreHome Care Tips How to Protect Your Skin from UV Damage Use broad spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher everyday Reapply sunscreen every 80 minutes and after swimming or sweating Wear sunglasses with total UV protection Wear a wide brimmed hat, long sleeves and pants Avoid sun exposure from 10am-2pm Check your skin for […]
Read MoreJuly Client of the Month: Ruth Backhaus This month we introduce you to Ruth Backhaus as our Affinity Home Care Client of the Month for July. Any conversation with Ruth is a true pleasure! You learn right away she has a gifted spirit and loves living to the fullest! Ms Backhaus was born in Morris, […]
Read MoreUV Safety Awareness Month Summer has kicked into full gear with the heat and humidity that we know well during our Michigan summers. This is exactly why July is UV safety awareness month. We all love being outside enjoying our yard, parks, trails, lakes and BBQs, but we need to remember a few safety precautions […]
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