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CDC is preparing for flu and COVID-19 to both spread this winter. You can help. For the best protection against flu, get yourself and your loved ones vaccinated, because this season, especially, no one has time for flu. #FightFlu #COVID19

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the theme this year is: We are in this together. Join the National Breast Cancer Foundation this October to get her access to the care, treatment, and support that she deserves.

COVID-19 and flu are both viral respiratory illnesses with similar symptoms, making it hard to tell the difference based on symptoms alone. While experts learn more every day, see what we already know about the differences between flu and COVID-19 here: https://bit.ly/2O1QVX2.

There’s no place like home for rest and comfort. When you or your loved one needs personal assistance services, we’re available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help patients and families attain the quality of life they deserve.

Learn how to "Make Every Move Count" on World Heart Day! When you Move More every day, you can reach some pretty big goals over time. With motivation, dedication and great foot support, your small daily steps can add up to huge strides. Let your feet take you places you never thought possible! #WorldHeartDay

One thing wasn’t changed by COVID-19: falling is NOT a normal part of aging. Observe Falls Prevention Awareness Week with a Falls Free CheckUp from National Council on Aging. Use what you learn to reduce your risk of falling: ncoa.org/FallsFreeCheckUp

Here's a tip to help you celebrate #HealthyAgingMonth! Walk like a vibrant, healthy person. Come on. You can probably do it. Analyze your gait. Do you walk slowly because you have just become lazy or, perhaps, have a fear of falling? (Tip: Make a conscious effort to take big strides, walk with your heel first, and wear comfortable shoes.) For more tips, visit: https://healthyaging.net//10-tips-for-september-is-health/.

Assist patient with personal care, dressing , positioning and medication reminders. Support patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other requirements. Assists patient with ambulation including with cane , walker or crutches. Provide a clean safe environment with the home including safe use of equipment needed by the patient. Prepare meals as required based on the patient's preferred or prescribed diet and assists with feeding as needed.

Here's a tip to help you celebrate #HealthyAgingMonth! Do not act your age or at least what you think your current age should act like. What was your best year so far? 28? 40? Now? Picture yourself at that age and be it. Some people may say this is denial, but we say it’s positive thinking and goes a long way toward feeling better about yourself. (Tip: Don’t keep looking in the mirror, just FEEL IT!) For more tips, visit: https://healthyaging.net//10-tips-for-september-is-health/

To round out our educational home healthcare series, today we’d like to talk about who PAYS for home and community based services. These services are covered through Medicaid or Medicare, long-term care, private pay, and some medical insurances.

The demands of caregiving can be exhausting and overwhelmingespecially if you feel that you’re in over your head or have little control over the situation. The article below provides steps you can take to rein in stress and regain a sense of balance, joy, and hope in your life-- one of which is to enlist help! That's where we come in. Check it out and give us a call if you think we can provide you some much-deserved relief! https://bit.ly/2LRpxHx

"During a time when we are asked to shelter-in-place and physically distance ourselves, can we still go outside and embrace the summer?" The answer is YES. Learn how to enjoy the rest of summer safely in the article below! #COVID19

In continuation of our educational home healthcare series, today we’d like to talk about WHO provides home and community based services. Home and community based services are provided by: Skilled Nurses Home Care Aides... Homemakers, and Other personal care and companion attendants See more