Becoming a senior citizen signifies a new beginning to an incredibly vibrant and fruitful time of life. When planning ahead to ensure these years are as rewarding and enjoyable as possible, it is important to understand the type of help you or a loved one will need in order to maintain a healthy, independent, and functional lifestyle. Facing medical conditions or needing assistance with daily … [Read more...]
Medicare Benefits for Hospice Care
Hospice care is designed to be a support for people who are facing a life-limiting illness. Hospice teams are comprised of experts who help patients and their families through the physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs as they embark on this part of life’s journey. The goal of the hospice team is not to add days to someone’s life but add life into the days they have remaining.If you or … [Read more...]
Tina Wooff
Rising above for excellence and spotlighting another outstanding nurse. Meet Tina Wooff, LPN from our St. Louis office!https://youtu.be/ZY98O_6c9Hw … [Read more...]
Nutrition Tips for Diabetics
Although many people live long and healthy lives with diabetes, don't take the diagnosis lightly. This condition can lead to a number of health problems, including heart disease and damage to your nerves and organs. While there is a wealth of medical research behind diabetes, at the end of the day, it is a sign from your body that you need to live a healthier lifestyle. If you learn about (and … [Read more...]
Molly Wheeler, LPN
Meet Molly Wheeler, LPN in our St. Louis office, as she shares her love for home care!"For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a pediatric nurse. I began as a CNA working in nursing homes and eventually as a home health aide. I worked full time in the same home while going to school for my LPN. I fell in love with home care because of the great amount of personal touch you can bring … [Read more...]
Why Work in Hospice Care?
Why work in hospice care? If you’re exploring the possibility of a career in hospice care, you might question the value you can add to someone’s life or be concerned about not using your skill set at a high level. Oftentimes, people focus primarily on the fact that hospice does not revolve around seeking an improved health outcome, and they fail to realize that the hospice team still have outcomes … [Read more...]
