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End-of-Life Care and the Advance Directive

While thinking about death is not something most people like to do, it is an inevitable part of life. Planning for end-of-life care choices today by preparing an advance directive will reduce the burden put on loved ones in the future and will ensure your end of life wishes are honored in the event you…

Hospice Care Celebrates Volunteer Week

Volunteerism takes a special kind of person, someone who is selfless and caring. These extraordinary individuals can hold a special place in the hearts of those they help. Within the group of volunteers is a segment that is unique to the Home Healthcare field who help patients on Hospice Care. The volunteers who have ventured…

7 Signs Your Loved One May Need A Caregiver

Does your loved one need a caregiver? It can be difficult to tell when the aging process is beginning to take effect on our loved ones. It is up to us to be observant for cues that our loved ones may need help with daily tasks rather than waiting for a potentially serious event to…

3 Fun Easter Projects for an Elderly Parent

Crafts aren’t just for kids! Engaging in crafts and and activities with seniors can help keep their minds sharp, bodies young and and spirits high. Here are 3 quick and fun crafts to get you started celebrating the holiday with your loved one. Happy Easter from Assisted!   Blossom Painting With Recycled Bottles What you’ll…

The Assisted Easter Bunny Visits Ventura County

Easter is on it’s way! The Assisted Easter Bunny was spotted making early appearances at various facilities from Ventura to Camarillo this week. The residents of Glenwood Care Center and members of the Boys and Girls Club of Camarillo had a fantastic time meeting and taking pictures with the Assisted Bunny. Even Oxnard Mayor Tim…

Wearing Yellow for Seth

Yellow is our favorite color because it is for ‪#‎Seth‬! Assisted is proud to encourage Seth in his fight. ‪#‎WearYellowForSeth‬ Seth is 5-year-old British boy and his favorite color is yellow and he is asked the world to wear yellow on March 27th. Seth Lane has been battling Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (‪#‎SCID‬), a rare disease…

The Growing Importance of Home Health Care Services

The home healthcare industry is comprised of many different medical services that are available to you in your home or facility. There is home health, hospice care, caregiver services, palliative care, and many others. These services are administered by an even more increasing and diverse set of medical professionals. Although, there may be a lot…

Gaining Comfort and Clarity with Hospice Care

The difficult times in our lives often come when faced with problems we have no idea how to handle. An example might be riding a bike with no training wheels for the first time. You jump on the bike guided by the secure hand of a parent or friend. Regardless of the surrounding support, once…

4 Ways Enhanced Home Health Can Reduce Hospital Readmissions

By: Tracey Shoop, Transitional Care Program Director For those suffering with long term health problems or chronic conditions, going back and forth to the hospital can become a normal routine. Recreating the care from the hospital to the home can become a daunting task. Assisted is proud to offer an Enhanced Home Health program with…

Happy Holidays From Assisted

Assisted employees were getting festive at their holiday parties by participating in cookie making competitions, ugly sweater contests, and many more holiday fun activities. Assisted employees in each office also collected toys and packaged food to give to local charities that distribute them to less fortunate families. At Assisted we encourage a fun working environment…