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January 12, 2024

New Year Goals for Aging in Place

The new year has always been a time of resolutions and new beginnings. For independent seniors, it’s the perfect time to reflect on one’s current health and set wellness goals for the future. Research suggests that creating achievable health goals can encourage overall well-being while maintaining independence for older adults. So, what are some basic... Read More
September 19, 2022

Fall Prevention at Home

September 18–24 is National Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Every year the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the national voice for every person’s right to age well, sponsors this national health campaign with the goal of increasing awareness around preventing falls and injuries. Six out of 10 falls happen at home; many are due to hazardous... Read More
April 10, 2022

Help for People Living With Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the brain that affects the messages that are sent to the muscles. People living with Parkinson’s typically experience tremor and muscle stiffness, and they can have difficulty when starting to move their body. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disease, which means that it normally worsens over time, and usually,... Read More
November 5, 2021

We’re Thankful for Caregivers

When November comes around every year, we start thinking about Thanksgiving and the people and things we are grateful for. So it’s fitting that November is also dedicated to the many people who provide care and whose work touches so many. November is: National Family Caregivers Month, National Home Care Month, and National Hospice and... Read More
August 10, 2021

What to Expect After a Stroke

Among the many patients we serve at Family Home Health are stroke survivors. Although stroke is a disease of the brain, it can affect the entire body. Our interdisciplinary team of nurses, aides, and therapists (physical, occupational, speech) helps patients recover at home according to their doctor’s orders.   There are two kinds of stroke.... Read More
August 12, 2020

Is Home Health Right for You?

Whether you need post-surgery care, help with medication management, or need physical therapy after an injury, many health needs that used to require a hospital stay can now be managed in the comfort of your own home. Thanks to the growth of the home health care industry, nurses, physical therapists, and even medical social workers... Read More
September 10, 2018

New Career Opportunities

Now hiring home health RNs and CNAs. To learn more, please visit our job openings here. We work to create a fast-paced, rewarding work environment that fosters teamwork, compassion and recognizes outstanding customer service. We are always looking to hire highly motivated, service-oriented individuals who want to grow with us. If you’re interested in a meaningful career where you can... Read More
March 5, 2018

Celebrating Social Workers

  March is National Professional Social Work Month. At Family Home Health Network, we would like to take a moment and acknowledge the critical role social workers play in caring for our clients and their families. Why We Need Social Workers Social workers are essential to providing our patients and families with the compassion, care... Read More