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Cooler temperatures mean more time inside, flu season, and snuggly nights watching our favorite movies. It also means we need to pay attention to our indoor air quality as your air conditioning unit now turn into the heating unit. Pollutants are quietly stirring around in the air we are breathing. During warmer months, we spend more time with windows open and outside in generally, so the air quality is by default much better.

Radon, secondhand smoke, combustion pollutants, volatile organic compounds and asthma triggers are all part of the indoor terrain. Mold and other bacteria grow and become pesky triggers. Other effects can be headaches, ear, nose and throat symptoms, allergic reactions, nausea, dizziness, respiratory illnesses, or even cancer. All of these make our bodies work overtime, which weaken our immune systems and allow us to contract flus, colds, pneumonia, bronchitis and more.

It’s important that we heighten our regimen when indoors; we must pay attention to what we have going on. Good practices that improve indoor air quality are ventilation and filtration of home and workspaces. Weekly dusting and cleaning and don’t forget about the throw blankets and pillows. Always smoke outside where secondhand smoke can escape. Keep in mind if you are around coworkers who are sick, make sure you clean your workspace. If a family member is sick make sure you perform a thorough cleaning of common spaces such as bathrooms and kitchens.

At my home, during the winter months, we change our filters every month, wash all bedding and throws once a week, and are constantly disinfecting surfaces.

Call your AC Repair professional, who can do indoor air quality testing.

SI'm sure by now you've heard some of the "new" buzz words in pressure washing, and you probably have some idea what they mean. But do you know HOW and WHY there is such an emphasis on these terms... It's because doing it wrong can lead to damaging your house or, at the very least, having your wash last a shorter time than expected. Your home is probably your greatest investment and it is also a reflection of you. You want to take care of it so it looks good.

So let’s discuss some of those terms and what they mean:
Pressure washing:a method of cleaning which uses high-pressure hoses to blast away difficult to remove dirt, grime and mold. Sometimes also called power washing.

Soft washing:lower levels of water pressure are used to clean the surface instead of high pressure.Detergents and cleaning agents are used to clean.

A professional pressure washing service should be able to adjust the following when cleaning surfaces around your property. Feel free to ask about the following:

PSI (Pounds per square inch): This is the amount of pressure the person washing your house will use on the surface. A knowledgeable professional will know that the amount of pressure should be adjusted depending on what surface is being cleaned. For example, many commercial washers have as much as 4,000 PSI, but a roof should be “soft washed.” Here in Ocala, we use around 80 PSI on your roof.

GPM (Gallons per minute): The number of gallons per minute used in pressure washing is not the same as the PSI. This represents the speed at which the water comes out of the machine. The volume helps get the job done. The more gallons per minute, the faster the rinse.

The other factors involved in pressure washing your house are cleaning agents and heat. License to Wash is dedicated to using the correct chemicals for the job, and also using heat to help get your home clean. If you have ever tried washing greasy dishes with cold water, you should know how important it is to hire a professional pressure washer who can use hot water to get the grease stains off your driveway.

A support group for caregivers, caring for those with Alzheimer’s Disease, offers a safe place to talk, share, and support other caregivers who understand the pressures the role can bring.

Anyone who lives with the challenges of being the sole or primary caregiver for a loved one, spouse, or parent with Alzheimer’s disease, will find the group a great place to talk openly, candidly, and honestly about the realities of that day-to-day care.

What benefits can the caregiver support group bring?

Being a caregiver can be difficult physically, with the hands on care for bathing, dressing, and feeding someone with advanced Alzheimer’s, or simply repeating information and keeping a watchful eye on your loved one.

It isn’t simply the physical workload that can make being a caregiver challenging. The changes in personality and decreased independence, which come with Alzheimer’s disease, can be difficult to live through and put a strain on the caregiver.

Though you may be committed to caring for your loved ones at home, where they happiest and are familiar with the environment, the responsibility and day-to-day pressures can be overwhelming. The monthly caregiver support group, held at Palm Beach Neurological Center in Palm Beach Gardens, offers a safe place to talk openly and honestly about your experiences as a caregiver.

Discussions and information on the latest developments in care and treatment for dementia can be found, along with a group of other caregivers who are living with the same experiences. Caregivers can share advice, anecdotes, and support.

Support groups have led to close bonds and strong friendships among caregivers. Nobody can understand the daily ins and outs of caring for someone with dementia, the grief of watching a loved one change as the illness progresses, and the challenges that this caregiving can bring better than another caregiver who is experiencing the same challenges.

The support group at Palm Beach Neurological Center is a place to learn, share and support others, as well as gain support from others, and to find relief in these shared experiences.

I am the prime caregiver – I can’t leave to attend a group.

Attending a support group is a chance to take a breath for some relief from the daily pressure of caregiving. The chance to talk about your experiences, share stories with other caregivers, and experience that break from caring for a short period each month will mean you are better able to care for your loved one. You may even adopt new care methods and experiences that will make caring at home easier after discussions within the group.

Sometimes something as simple as finding a place to laugh, talk, and let go of some of those stresses and strains can offer relief to caregivers. This means that you can return home to continue giving care after this short break, feeling refreshed and reassured that you aren’t alone, knowing you have a network of other caregivers supporting your ongoing journey.