Hay Fever and COPD

By admin on May 10, 2013

If you are an allergy sufferer and a COPD patient, you may want to consult your physician about the affects of increased respiratory problems. This article is a quick read, but can help boost an informative conversation between you and your doctor!

Hay Fever and COPD

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Patient Navigation Programs

By admin on April 9, 2013

Whether it’s through work, social circles, acquaintances, or family, it is safe to say we all know (or know of) at least one person who is struggling or has struggled with cancer. Although the medical industry has made many breakthrough discoveries with life-saving treatments and medications, and the chances for survival have increased, it does not lessen the heartache, stress or trauma a cancer patient (or their families) have to undergo.

This CNN article discusses Patient Navigation Programs and how they are “the result of the medical community’s new emphasis on patient-centered care, says Mandi Pratt, associate director of community programs at George Washington University’s Cancer Institute.” After a cancer diagnosis (or any diagnosis for that matter), often times the patient and family are in such shock while in front of their doctor, their questions and frustrations don’t hit them until after their appointment…when they are home…alone…scared. Patient Navigation Programs are there for the patient 24/7 to answer questions that randomly come up or even just to talk at 2 a.m.

Paraphrasing this article does not do it justice. Please read Helping Patients Navigate the Health Care System for yourself. Who knows….you may need the info down the road for a loved one…or even yourself.

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The 2013 Successful Agin Expo…Come see us!!!

By admin on February 20, 2013

Hey Everyone!

Come say hi to Melissa and Alex this Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 23rd & 24th) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Successful Aging Expo located at the Town and Country Convention Center Mission Valley! We will be one of over 100 exhibitors waiting to educate you on caregiving, health care and so much more! Plus….we will be doing lots of give aways!! It’s a free event…so WHY NOT?!?

Hope to see you all there!

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Sandy Elementary Shooting: How To Talk About It With Your Children

By admin on December 18, 2012

I know many of our readers are use to enjoying blogs and articles on this site geared toward healthcare and the senior community, but I feel as though there is another topic that deserves attention and our respects.

The recent and tragic shooting at Sandy Elementary School in Connecticut has stirred up emotions of anger and sadness across this country. It is difficult for even us adults to comprehend how one person could be the cause of such terror and casualties of so many innocent children. As an adult, it is difficult for me to just wrap my head around the fact that there is such evil in this world. But what if you are a 5, 8, 10 or 12 year old having to hear about this in school or on the news? What goes on in their heads and how can they possibly deal with the idea of knowing so many kids their own age were attacked and killed by one “bad guy”?

This article from the San Diego Union Tribune talks about and offers tips on how to talk to your children about this shooting tragedy in Connecticut. Please, take a moment to read this article and if you haven’t already done so 100 times since this news story broke out….hug your babies tighter just one more time today.

Tips on how to discuss Connecticut shooting with your children

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Sandy Elementary Shooting: How To Talk About It With Your Children

By admin on December 17, 2012

I know many of our readers are use to enjoying blogs and articles on this site geared toward healthcare and the senior community, but I feel as though there is another topic that deserves attention and our respects.

The recent and tragic shooting at Sandy Elementary School in Connecticut has stirred up emotions of anger and sadness across this country. It is difficult for even us adults to comprehend how one person could be the cause of such terror and casualties of so many innocent children. As an adult, it is difficult for me to just wrap my head around the fact that there is such evil in this world. But what if you are a 5, 8, 10 or 12 year old having to hear about this in school or on the news? What goes on in their heads and how can they possibly deal with the idea of knowing so many kids their own age were attacked and killed by one “bad guy”?

This article from the San Diego Union Tribune talks about and offers tips on how to talk to your children about this shooting tragedy in Connecticut. Please, take a moment to read this article and if you haven’t already done so 100 times since this news story broke out….hug your babies tighter just one more time today.

Tips on how to discuss Connecticut shooting with your children

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Researching Home Care Agencies: What To Look For???

By admin on November 21, 2012

Let’s face it…there has been some scary stories surfacing the San Diego news regarding Home Care agencies and the unsavory acts those caregivers are soliciting in. With the holidays here, the last thing anyone who may be in the market for Respite Care needs (in addition to the stress of shopping, getting ready for guests, cooking….) is to fear that their loved ones may be placed in a dangerous situation. Well, fear not!! Western Health Home Care is here to help and put your worries to rest!

We are an agency that is not afraid to address these concerns. We are here to not only give your loved ones the care they need at home, but we are here to be a resource! Alex Asaro made an appearance on the San Diego Living Show this week to discuss what you should be looking for and ASKING when researching Home Health and Home Care Agencies:

1. Is the agency licensed, bonded and insured (meaning, do they hold all the liability?)
2. What is the interview process like for their caregivers and clinical staff?
3. Do they mandate their candidates undergo background and criminal checks as well as drug screens?
4. Is there a complimentary In-Home Assessment that you can have to discuss your loved ones needs?
5. Will you have the ability to meet and interview potential caregivers and CHOOSE the one that best fits your family’s needs?

We are so happy Alex took the opportunity to speak out about what to look for in a home care agency on the San Diego Living Show. You can view the segment in its entirety by clicking: Caring For Your Loved Ones

We hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

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