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Being a nurse is all about the guts, not the glory! It’s a delicate balance of strength and compassion; knowledge and intuition; kindness and resolution. There are few professions where one minute you may be holding the hand of a patient who is dying while comforting a grief-stricken family; and the next minute be celebrating …
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Personal Health Care participated in the March for Babies walk this past Saturday April 26th at The Lofts at Valley Forge in Valley Forge, PA. This was our 3rd year participating and our most successful walk to date, we have raised $9000 so far with donations still coming in! Our success came from our many …
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Personal Health Care raised $8770! Huge thanks to everyone who donated and helped out!
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Long Term Care can trace its beginnings all the way back to the 12th Century in England. The English built homes for the aging whom could not be supported at home. The shelters gave way to long term care facilities associated with monasteries. The first known institution in the US for the poor and aging was …
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We are proud to offer service to the entire Southeastern PA while remaining close where we started on the Main Line. The towns below are a small sample of areas we service on the Main Line which include but not limited to Ardmore, Bryn Mawr, Berwyn, Devon, Gladwyne, Haverford, Malvern, Paoli, Radnor, Rosemont, Villanova, Wayne, and Wynnewood. https://personalhealthcare.org
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As a home care nurse it goes without saying that one of the “perks” of the job is that you can devote all your time and energy to that one patient; ensuring individualized attention and care. As a result of this, it’s easy to see how quickly you become attached to your patients and their …
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Help us reach our $7,500 goal!! Stop by the office to donate and get a circle with your name or visit our team page to donate: https://www.marchforbabies.org/team/t2032845 Remember any donation amount is helpful and appreciated!
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Have you ever had a conversation with someone who is hard of hearing and only become frustrated halfway through because no matter what you try they do not hear you? Our elderly caregivers in Phildelphia take care of several elderly clients who are hard of hearing and we can find it difficult to speak to …
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Two Million adults older than 65 are treated for falls and their related injuries. This works out to be 1 in 3 adults 65 and older were treated for falls and for every 10 years after 65 the risks increase. We often find in the home care industry that if we can prevent our clients …
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As we age certain daily activities become a little more challenging and there is more time for socializing. A companion caregiver is able to provide transportation for shopping, errands, social events and provide a sense of security and someone to talk with. Companionship care is usually the first step in the care spectrum of care …
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