It’s time again to Join Us in Costa Mesa. This weekend, Feb 24-25, we will be participating at the OC Home & Garden Show at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. In case you haven’t heard we have created a 501(c)3 Foundation to help those who need Home Healthcare but are unable to afford it. We know that healthcare is changing drastically… Read More »
By Pamela Mangen, MBA, MSN, RN, PHN, PCCN-CMC, LSSGB It is never easy to accept Alzheimer’s, whether it’s a friend, loved one, or just someone close. Although it has been around for a while, many of us are still uncertain as to the actual effects of the disease. Understanding the disease would help you to tailor your care for the… Read More »
Our Latest Event – Come Chat With Us Springtime has arrived and one of the first indicators is the Annual Home & Garden Show at the OC Fairgrounds. Yes it’s happening Feb 24-25. That’s next weekend. We’ll be there. Will you? As you may have seen, our latest big endeavor has been to start a foundation. Our aim is to… Read More »
This question often arises about foundations, which ones should I consider, why should I donate and how can I be sure the intended will get the help they need. Some feel they have been burned because maybe they didn’t question Why Donate? So we wanted to do a little blog post on our foundation and why you might consider donating… Read More »
This time of year is often referred to as the season of giving. We share our time, our resources, and our goodwill with others. It seems that this time of year solicits our hearts to reach into our pockets and dig a little dee per to help other less fortunate people. We give gifts to our loved ones and often… Read More »
Caring for any patient in the home requires commitment but this post today is about the Quadriplegic. It is incumbent for anyone caring for a quadriplegic in the home to do their homework. It of course requires preparation, organization, and commitment. The challenge is not for the weak but with the right mindset and support, it can also be incredibly… Read More »
If you have older people in your family or circle of friends, do the words ‘dementia’ or ‘Alzheimer’s’ come up? Do we interchange these words and assume they are one and the same? So let’s discuss this a bit more. Dementia is kind of a universal catch word that is based on memory loss. It is about a group of… Read More »
Caring for the Alzheimer’s Patient by Pamela Mangen, MBA, RN, PHN, PCCN-CMC, LSSGB It is never easy to accept Alzheimer’s, whether it’s a friend or loved one, or just someone you know. Although it has been around for awhile, many of us are still uncertain as to the actual effect of the disease. Understanding Alzheimer’s better would help you to… Read More »
I know in my life it’s often hard to speak with loved ones about death and dying until we almost miss the conversation. It seems we fee we are walking on broken glass. Talking Hospice Care can be the same. I remember my parents talking to me when they decided they wished to be cremated. I was horrified. They had… Read More »
Parkinson’s Disease is a familiar term to many of us unfortunately. You may know someone, maybe a loved one or a neighbor. It is a chronic, degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. It affects motor and non-motor systems. Symptoms are likely to emerge slowly as motor systems issues and progress into more non-motor symptoms over time. Today I wanted… Read More »
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