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For most people, the holiday season is a time filled with joy and holiday cheer. It’s a time we look forward to all year to spend quality time with our loved ones. But along with cheer, the season can bring hazards to seniors and homecare patients. This year, if you’re celebrating with a senior loved…
Getting a breast cancer diagnosis is something that nobody is ever prepared for. The patient may feel alone, but the road to treatment is well traveled. While treatment and medical decisions are ultimately guided by your doctor and health care providers, the setting of where they take place can occur where the patient is most…
The summer is upon us and the temperatures are on the rise. Many flock outdoors to enjoy the warm weather, but for those home health patient who are at risk of heat related illnesses, heat can be a potentially deadly problem. Older people such as Home Health patients, young children and those with chronic medical…
We’ve all heard of arthritis, but did you know that arthritis affects one in five adults which is nearly 53 million people? Arthritis is a painful disease caused by a breakdown of the cartilage in the joints and makes simple daily tasks like opening a door or walking up stairs incredibly difficult and painful. The…
It’s Nurses week and we are celebrating! This week, we are honoring the extraordinary nurses who are a part of the Assisted family. We love and appreciate our nurses and staff for the superior care they provide to our patients on a daily basis. Here are just a few reasons why we love nurses! Nurses…
When an older person hears they could benefit from Occupational Therapy they might stop and question: “Occupational Therapy? But I don’t have a job!” Regardless of how the name might sound, an Occupational Therapist is a healthcare professional that is trained to specialize in helping people of all ages live more productive and independent lives…
The month of March has been set aside to recognize Social Workers and the work they do for their communities. These special individuals provide unique and vital social services to people who are in the most need. Their goal is to help people and are often unsung heroes who make a significant difference on their…
Getting the flu is never an enjoyable experience regardless of age, but due to the risks to the elderly, senior flu prevention is particularly important. According to CDC’s Hospitalization Surveillance Network (FluSurv-NET), in the months between October 1, 2015 and February 20, 2016, there were 594 confirmed flu-associated hospitalizations reported with the highest rate of…
Heart Failure affects over 5 million Americans and is the most common cause of hospitalization in people 65 and older. Fortunately, with advances in treatment and with in-home care services from Assisted Home Health, heart failure patients can control their condition and live longer, happier lives in the comfort of their own home. Heart failure…