Older Americans Month 2019: Connect, Create, Contribute
Heart ‘n Home Hosts International Chalk the Walk Event
What You Should Know About Edema
Activities for Individuals with Dementia
7 Stages of Alzheimers
Help Patients & Families Cope During the Holidays
Assisted Living Week 2014: The Magic of Music
Heart ‘n Home Hosts International Chalk the Walks Event in Bend
(Bend, OR) Always bring your own sunshine, share a smile, yes you can, you are loved, today I am thankful. Those are just some of the uplifting messages chalked on sidewalks across at least 47 states and in six countries during the third annual Chalk the Walks in 2013.
Interesting Facts About Flag Day
What Does a Nursing Assistant Do?
Serving Idaho and Oregon Patients and Families for 10 Years!
Supporting Elderly Parents: What You Must Know
Due to life expectancies increasing, many people are suddenly finding themselves the caregiver of their elderly parent. Most of us do not want to think about our parents growing older and reaching a place that they no longer are able to fully care for themselves. Yet, it is happening to hundreds of people on a daily basis.
Caregiving Through The Holidays: Get Help This Christmas
Family Caregivers Month 2013 – What Caregivers Go Through
Physician Assistants – Important Member of the Medical Team
Hospice Medical Director Is A Benefit to the Bend Community
Physician Answers Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice
Our physicians frequently hear these common asked questions about hospice and palliative care. Such as “When does hospice care begin?”…
Fascinating History & Facts About La Pine, Oregon
I really enjoyed putting together this article all about the beautiful city of La Pine. It was as if I could actually smell the fresh scent of pine trees when I closed my eyes. It reminds me of a vacation spot where you could just sit on the side of a lake or take a hike in the mountains and get re-energized, refreshed, and renewed.
I Was Diagnosed with Lung Cancer: What’s Next?
10 Simple Ideas for Bringing the 4th of July to Someone in Need
12 Tips for Living with COPD
People living with COPD face physical challenges. They may also have worries and feelings that can make life difficult. If you or a loved one is learning to live with COPD, there are steps you can take to help cope with the lifestyle changes this disease brings. Knowing about COPD and the management of the disease’s symptoms can help you feel more in control.
A Guide For Those Living with COPD: Avoiding Troublemakers
Knowing what affects your lungs and makes your breathing worsen will help you gain control to better breathing. If you know what triggers bad breathing spells, you can eliminate some of the causes and gain control over others.
How To Identify The Signs of Elder Abuse
It only seems logical to post this as it is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15, 2013) and our senior loved ones, friends, and neighbors safety should be top of mind. The question that many people ask is, “but how do I know the difference between a bruise or mark from ‘abuse’ versus ‘old age – falls?”
How To Honor Your CNAs: Ceremonial Hand Washing
Our patients’ personal care needs are very important to us. At Heart ‘n Home, our Hospice CNAs are experienced and caring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) who treat family and patients with honor and respect. Your Nurse and Hospice CNA will work as a team to make sure personal needs are always taken care of.
What Nursing Assistants (CNAs) Contribute To Patient Care
Pain in the Cognitively Impaired
Approximately 70 percent of patients admitted to hospice are in pain with 50 percent dealing with daily pain. One third of these patients are in excruciating pain and over half are in moderate pain. Of all the patients admitted, 50 percent had at least moderate cognitive impairment.
HEART ‘N HOME OPENS BEND OFFICE
The Bend office will be one of the eight Heart ‘n Home locations. Other offices reside in La Pine, La Grande, Baker City (Oregon), Emmett, Caldwell, and Meridian (Idaho), with corporate headquarters in Fruitland, ID. Heart ‘n Home has served over 3,000 patients and is excited to bring the same quality of care and legendary customer service to the community.
National Volunteer Appreciation Week: April 21-27
There are numerous simple, yet powerful ways Heart ‘n Home Volunteers make a significant difference as they provide emotional, spiritual, and physical support to hospice patients and families. Every hospice volunteer experience is as individual as the person donating their time.
New Research Validates That Hospice Saves Medicare Dollars
Research out of Mt. Sinai shows hospice patients have lower Medicare costs, reduced use of hospital services, and that hospice can improve care quality. New research published in the March issue of Health Affairs found that hospice enrollment saves money for Medicare and improves care quality for Medicare beneficiaries with a number of different lengths of services.
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