Disease Management Tag
Tag: Disease Management
Jan
31
2017
#ChoosePT as an Alternative to Treat Chronic Pain
By Gina Epifano, PT, Director of Rehabilitation, Visiting Nurse
Chronic pain and the use of opioids for chronic pain management have been making headlines in recent months. Statistics show that opioid prescriptions have quadrupled since 1999, with 259 million opioid prescriptions written in 2012. That’s enough for every adult in the United States to have a bottle of pills! Overuse of opioids can lead to overdose, addiction, depression and withdrawal symptoms.
Nov
21
2016
Why Palliative Care isn’t just for Hospice Patients
When facing a serious illness, treatment options can be confusing. Some patients pursue aggressive treatment, while others choose to forego curative treatment and enter hospice care. However, there is another option called palliative care. Palliative care is often confused with hospice care, but it is not just for hospice patients. Many patients find palliative care a life-affirming, supportive option for dealing with their serious illness.
Nov
14
2016
Giving the Gift of Games Could Change Risk of Alzheimer’s
Games are common in checklists of gifts for Alzheimer's patients, because they provide mental stimulation and pleasant interaction for patients and their families and other caregivers.
A July 2016 report concerning reinterpretation of data from a 10-year study related to warding off Alzheimer's is creating a stir about cutting risk of the disease through computer brain games.
Registered nurses who aid Alzheimer's patients know all too well the impacts the disease has on patients' families. One concern that often arises is vulnerability of other family members to the disease and what they can do to avoid it.
Many members of Alzheimer's families are interested in whether brain training through computer games may be beneficial.
Nov
10
2016
New Information Emerges About Alzheimer’s in its Early Stage
Approximately 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. One in nine people over 65 suffer from this devastating illness. Researchers are keen to learn more about the factors that may improve early detection of the disease as well as characteristics that may place someone at greater risk. Now, new information is emerging about subtle changes that may be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Honored to bring together distinguished individuals from across Georgia at this week`s Healthcare Champions community event at the Buckhead Club. We are grateful for our sponsor, Cadence Bank, for their support, and to the amazing keynote speaker Amaka Eneanya, MD, MPH, FASN, whose insights and expertise inspired meaningful dialogue among the packed room of leaders. hashtag#community hashtag#healthcareforall hashtag#georgia hashtag#visitingnursehealthsystem hashtag#hospiceatlanta
🎉We celebrate 77 years of caring for you, Georgia!
Since our founding in 1948, Visiting Nurse has grown from just two nurses serving Fulton and DeKalb counties to today, your trusted in-home healthcare, hospice and aging services provider, bringing you the FULL healthcare continuum in the comfort of the place you call home!
We are proud of our history—and even more excited for the future. Thank you for allowing us to care for you, Georgia, for 77 years and growing! 💙
#77YearsStrong
#caringforgeorgia
#gratitude
#inhomecare
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#hospiceatlanta
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Today Is National Grief Awareness Day
📸 Let’s turn awareness into action.
📢 Text `CampSTARS` to 71777
#CampSTARS
#GriefAwareness
#GriefSupport
#NationalGriefAwarenessDay
#NoOneGrievesAlone
Our Camp STARS bereavement camp is designed to help those that have lost a loved one know they are not alone and that their feelings of loss are normal. This weekend family camp provides a safe environment for both children and adults to share their feelings, meet others in similar situations, and have fun while learning how to grieve in an emotionally healthy way. This year`s camp is November 7-9, learn more here. https://vnhs.org/hospice-atlanta/camp-stars/
#griefawareness #CampStars #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem
In honor of National Grief Awareness month...
Tag someone who’s been there for you during grief.
Share your memorable moments of remembrance.
#NationalGriefAwarenessDay
#NoOneGrievesAlone
#HealingTogether
3 Days to National Grief Awareness Day, August 30.
What Will You Do?”
📲 Click here and donate or fundraise! https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/CampSTARS
Hospice Atlanta`s Camp STARS Bereavement camp
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#CampStars
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#griefsupport
Grief Can Look Like this.
Grief is complicated — especially for children.
Grief Awareness Month: we invite you to please share your story and tag us to raise awareness this month!
#childgriefawareness #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem #hope
Supporting our community as they grieve is important this month, National Grief Awareness Month, and every month here at Hospice Atlanta.
Another way we support those who have suffered a loss is with Camp STARS- our weekend family bereavement camp. For 31 years, we`ve provided a safe environment for adults and children to share their feelings, meet others in similar situations, and have fun while learning how to grieve in an emotionally healthy way.
Hear from our campers how important Camp is to their journey.
📱Text CampSTARS to 71777 to support healing.
#hospiceatlanta#visitingnursehealthsystem#CampStars #healing
August is National Grief Awareness Month.
Grief isn’t something we ‘get over’ — it’s something we learn to live with. This August, please join along in honoring all who grieve, and let`s raise awareness around grief, together.
#CampStars#griefsupport#nationalgriefawarenessday#hospiceatlanta#visitingnursehealthsystem
💙 Compassion in Action. Care at Home. 💚
At Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta, we are your solution to healthcare and aging in the home.
For over 75 years, we’ve served metro Atlanta with trusted healthcare in the home rooted in dignity, respect, and clinical excellence. We bring expert, compassionate care directly to the homes for every stage of your healthcare journey. From home health after an injury, surgery or life event, to safe & compassionate end of life care with Hospice Atlanta, we’re honored to be part of your care journey.
📍 Proudly non-profit. Proudly local.
Learn more or refer a loved one: www.vnhs.org
#HospiceAtlanta #HomeHealthCare #HospiceCare #AtlantaNonprofit #CompassionateCare #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #carethatcomestoyou
Come and learn with us!
Hospice Atlanta is a proud vendor at the upcoming Made Whole Senior Resource Fair and we`d love to see you there!
This even has Free Admission AND Free Parking!
Come and learn from the best in Georgia`s aging industry experts! #aginggracefully #seniorliving #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem
It`s been a great month celebrating our July Employee of the Month!
Thank you Chintan!
#gratitude #celebrate #service #MissionDrivenCare #visitingnursehealthsystem #hospiceatlanta
