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We are proud to announce the addition of Claudia Simone, R.N. as care manager to the care team in our San Ramon office! Claudia will oversee complex case management and share client assessment responsibilities with our Branch Manager. In addition, she will be actively involved in the development of our client care plans.
“We are proud to offer our clients Claudia Simone’s valuable services as part of our comprehensive professional, non-medical homecare,” said Kelly Miller, our Community Relations Dirctor. “Claudia’s extensive experience will truly benefit our clientele, and she is an extremely valuable addition to our team.”
Claudia brings with her over 36 years of nursing experience. Prior to joining Visiting Angels, she was a Director of Health Services for Assisted Living Communities in San Francisco and San Mateo counties. She was also the Clinic Director for Axis Community Health in Alameda County, a Nurse Manager for Bayspring Women’s Medical Group in San Francisco, and she worked in a nephrology practice in Florida. She has also trained in Title 22 Regulations Division 6 of the Department of Social Services pertaining to retirement communities for the elderly.
We welcome Claudia warmly and are excited about the clinical insight she brings to our team. With Claudia on board we look forward to offering our clients an even higher level of premium, professional, and reliable non-medical services.
For more information about Visiting Angels, our care management and homecare services, please contact one of our three Bay Area offices:
Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano Counties: (925) 552-6500
Marin and San Francisco Counties: (415) 499-1200
San Joaquin Valley: (209) 952-3585 |
| 5/19/2010 6:50:33 PM |
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The month of November is designated to draw attention to a few causes that are near and dear to our hearts here at Visiting Angels. Follow the links below to learn more about these causes as well as ways you can recognize some very important people and organizations during the month of November.
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
National Family Caregivers' Month
National Hospice/Palliative Care Month
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| 11/2/2009 3:53:26 PM |
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October 11-17 is National Case Management Week. This is the time of year when case managers around the nation are recognized for the important work they do and the contributions they make to healthcare.
But what is case management exactly? According to the Case Management Society of America (CMSA), "Case management is a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes."
At Visiting Angels we and our clients owe a lot to case managers. These individuals at hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities and private organizations assist seniors in identifying their needs and connecting them with the resources necessary to meet those needs. Often, we will get a call from a case manager working with a senior who needs assistance staying independent at home. Conversely, Visiting Angels will contact a case manager when we recognize that one of our clients could use some additional services that we may not provide.
Case managers are extremely deserving of our thanks and we'd like to take this opportunity to wish all case managers a very happy National Case Management Week!
For more information about National Case Management Week click here.
To learn more about Visiting Angels and how we can help you or your loved one stay independent in the comfort of your home, please contact one of our Bay Area offices:
Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano Counties: (925) 552-6500
Marin and San Francisco Counties: (415) 499-1200
San Joaquin Valley: (209) 952-3585 |
| 10/12/2009 4:48:45 PM |
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Take the opportunity to educate yourself about the disaese, increase awareness and celebrate those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.
For more information about Breast Cancer Awareness Month visit http://www.nbcam.org/. |
| 10/2/2009 2:15:58 PM |
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Visiting Angels is part of a new group that has formed to help Danville area seniors and their families locate vital healthcare services. The members of the Danville Area Senior Health Advocates (DASHA) saw a need for educating the Danville community about the many outstanding services available in their own backyards. The group of 10 organizations, including Visiting Angels, banded together with a mission to "assist seniors and families in accessing quality local resources, services and information for every level of senior care."
DASHA has had informational booths at the Danville Hot August Nights and will have a booth once a month at the Danville Farmer's Market. For a calendar of events and more information about DASHA and its member organizations, visit the DASHA blog or send an email to dashanews@gmail.com.
For more information about the homecare services provided by Visiting Angels in the Danville area and throughout the Bay Area, please call one of our local offices:
Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano Counties: (925) 552-6500
Marin and San Francisco Counties: (415) 499-1200
San Joaquin Valley: (209) 952-3585 |
| 9/21/2009 3:49:11 PM |
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Visting Angels is once again participating in the annual Alzheimer's Association's Memory Walk. The Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $260 million for the cause.
This year Team Visiting Angels is hoping to recruit 20 members and raise $10,000. Will you join us?
For more information about the event and to join or sponsor our team, please visit our Memory Walk website.
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| 8/17/2009 5:32:11 PM |
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May is Older Americans Month, a time designated by the US Administration on Aging to celebrate seniors across the country.
Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current elders to our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since JFK has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs and other such activities.
To learn more about this year's theme and celebrations, and to read President Obama's proclamation, visit the Older Americans Month website.
For more information about Visiting Angels and how our homecare services can help you or a loved one, please contact one of our Bay Area offices:
Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano Counties: (925) 552-6500
Marin and San Francisco Counties: (415) 499-1200
San Joaquin Valley: (209) 952-3585
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| 5/18/2009 3:05:50 PM |
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As part of their continuing efforts to raise awareness of Alzheimer's Disease and raise money for a cure, the Alzheimer's Association has partnered with HBO to produce a documentary titled "The Alzheimer's Project."
The Alzheimer's Association hopes that this new documentary will update the public on new advances in fighting the disease as well as expose the painful reality of what life is like for those living with the disease and their loved ones.
To watch a trailer and read more about "The Alzheimer's Project," including the dates when it will air, click here.
For more information about our homecare services and how we can help individuals living with Alzheimer's, please call one of our Bay Area offices:
Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano Counties: (925) 552-6500
Marin and San Francisco Counties: (415) 499-1200
San Joaquin Valley: (209) 952-3585
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| 5/8/2009 4:44:50 PM |
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On October 11, 2008 Visiting Angels will join thousands of walkers participating in the Alzheimer's Association Treasure Island Memory Walk. This annual event raises money for the Alzheimer's Association's research and support programs.
Alzheiemer's disease effects many of our clients at Visiting Angels, and we have wittnessed firsthand the impact it has on the friends and family members of those living with the disease. Our caregivers have devoted countless hours to assiting people in our community to stay independent at home while suffering the debilitating side effects of Alzheimer's disease. We believe that participating in the Memory Walk may one day lead to a world without Alzheimer's disease.
At last year's Memory Walk our group of 18 coworkers, friends and family took the leisurely 3 mile walking route around Treasure Island where we chatted, enjoyed the view and danced to the bands that played along the way. We all wore matching t-shirts bearing the names of the friends, family and clients who we walked in honor of. It was a beautiful morning and a rewarding experience- not to mention a whole lot of fun. Together we raised over $3,000 for the Alzheimer's Association!
We're looking forward to this year's event and hope to see you there!
For more information about how Visiting Angels can help care for someone you know who is living with Alzheimer's disease, feel free to call us:
Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano Counties: (925) 552-6500
Marin and San Francisco Counties: (415) 499-1200
San Joaquin Valley: (209) 952-3585 |
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