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February is recognized nationally as wise healthcare consumer month. We have all used or will use healthcare services some point, or maybe you have accessed them with a family member or loved one. There are ways that you can make the most of your healthcare and here’s where to start. What does it mean to […]

I dont know about you but, trust in a relationship is one of the most important qualities that is a must in any relationship I have. Trust is the firm belief in truth or ability or reliability of someone or something.  Trust is a part of any relationship, whether personal or professional.  Trust is an […]

February is hallmarked as the month of love.  Whether you are celebrating the season with a loved one or not, expressing love is an important action to be mindful of.  Love is more than a feeling, it is an action.  Love can be shown to the obvious such as family, friends, and neighbors, but it […]

These days with social media and technology kids are experiencing so many more obstacles in terms of body image and self-esteem.  self-esteem is the confidence one has in their own worth or abilities.  Self-esteem is formed starting in infancy and develops throughout one’s life.  It can grow just like children grow, through doing things, learning […]

Earlier this week we looked at what a home health aide is and the necessary skills that the position requires. Now we are going to take a look at some reasons to become a home health aide and the prerequisites. The home health aide position, according to the Department of Labor, is expected to grow […]

This week I thought I would highlight the role of a home health aide.  A home health aide has a significant role in ensuring a patient’s well-being, while allowing a patient to reside in their own home, instead of moving into an assisted facility. A home health aide is a certified nurse’s aide who specializes […]

CONGRATULATIONS ASHLEY! ASHLEY IS OUR TUITION REIMBURSEMENT WINNER FOR JANUARY! “As a college student who works to pay for my education at (a) State University, I feel excited and honored to receive this reimbursement. I recognize how important this opportunity is and feel blessed that I was chosen to win the reimbursement drawing. I’m a […]

Caregivers care for adults and children who need assistance with their medical care or activities of daily living.  The Family Caregiver Alliance estimates that in the United States 43.5 million people have provided caregiving to adults and/or children in the last year.  Caregivers play such an important role in the lives of families across the […]

Medical News Today posted an article on January 21, 2019 regarding the findings of an Alzheimer’s research study from the Journal of Neuroscience.  This study and its findings are significant to the advancement of a cure of Alzheimer’s disease.  The article estimates 5.5 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease.  Alzheimer’s disease is […]

How to Conquer Organization Organizing can be unique to each person and does not often have a cookie cutter answer to “if you do this, you will be organized”.  Instead, you need to identify your area of disorganization and then imagine what it would look like if it was organized.  Or think about how you […]

Organization does not come easy for everyone.  If you ever struggle with organizing or finding the motivation to stay organized, this posting is for you.  Maybe you are like me, one area gets all of my attention and is super organized, but other areas can then be lacking.  Let’s start with some reasons for us […]

Having positive mental health is an important part of maintaining your overall health.  While it may not be as conscious as say caring for a broken bone or mending a cold, keeping your mental health positive can affect your overall health.  Your mental health is the sum of your emotional, behavioral and cognitive well-being.  Therefore, […]