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Happy Nurses Week: You make a difference!

Posted on May 9, 2022 Assisted Home Health & Hospice

National Nurses Week (May 6-12) celebrates the contributions and sacrifices of nurses everywhere and reminds us to thank these extraordinary medical professionals who keep us healthy. National Nurses Week has evolved into a month-long celebration of the nursing profession to allow for more significant opportunities to promote understanding and appreciation of the invaluable contributions of…

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Healing at Home: Integrating Home Health Care for a Positive Surgical Outcome

Posted on April 22, 2022 Assisted Home Health & Hospice

You get a call that a loved one is coming home from the hospital after surgery, and questions flood your mind: Will they be safe at home? How will they make it upstairs to go to bed? Can I help them use the restroom at night? Can I afford to take time off of work…

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The Importance of the Flu Vaccine in 2020

Posted on December 11, 2020 Assisted Home Health & Hospice

COVID-19 is still a serious problem, which has made many people worry and wonder about whether they should get a flu shot this year. You will find that it is more important than ever for everyone in the family, particularly the seniors, to get their flu vaccine. And if you haven’t received the flu shot…

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It’s No Joke, Assisted has a 5-Star Rating!

Posted on April 5, 2019 Assisted Home Health & Hospice

If a loved one needed home care, would you know how to choose the best agency? For many people, knowing how to find the right company is uncharted waters in a sea of healthcare companies. A service launched by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services called Home Health Compare puts people on the right…

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Honoring the Heroes: Let’s Hear It for Nurses Week

Posted on May 1, 2018 Assisted Home Health & Hospice

Nurses play a very important role in our society. In fact, the public has rated nursing the most honest and ethical profession for the past 16 years running. Regardless of what field of nursing you work in or your level of education, all nurses selflessly help their patients in the pursuit of health and wellbeing….

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National Healthcare Decision Day – April 16th, 2018

Posted on March 30, 2018 Assisted Home Health & Hospice

April 16, 2018 marks the 11th annual National Healthcare Decision Day. This day exists to inspire, educate and empower people about the importance of advance care planning. Advance Care Planning is making future healthcare decisions about the care you want to receive if you were unable to speak for yourself. These decisions are based on…

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2017 Flu Prevention Tips for Homecare Patients

Posted on December 13, 2017 Assisted Home Health & Hospice

The influenza virus is a concern every year and 2017 is no exception. Millions of Americans will get the flu, but not everyone is at high risk for flu-related complications. Those most at risk from the flu are individuals with pre-existing conditions or those in specific age groups. Statistics from the CDC state that adults…

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Assisted Foundation helps Patients Pets

Posted on December 1, 2017 Assisted Home Health & Hospice

Pets are an important part of any family. Our pets bring us happiness, entertainment, and comfort during good times and bad times. All the joys of being a pet owner do come with a great deal of responsibilities to ensure the animal is healthy and happy. Dogs need to walk, cats need their litter boxes…

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Influenza and Home Health – Debunking Flu Myths

Posted on August 17, 2017 Assisted Home Health & Hospice

In recent years there has been much debate about vaccinations. Misconceptions and myths often swirl and people form their opinions on whether they feel they are effective and safe. The flu vaccine, in particular, is one that people either love or hate. But for elderly home health patients or those with compromised immune systems, getting…

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Assisted Hospice Care selected to participate in the Medicare Care Choices Model

Posted on August 3, 2015 Aaron Bodie

Assisted Hospice Care selected to participate in the Medicare Care Choices Model Model aims to increase choice and quality by enabling individuals to receive palliative and curative care concurrently Ventura and Northridge, California – Assisted Hospice Care has been selected to participate in the Medicare Care Choices Model, announced today by Health and Human Services…

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