Visiting Angels http://www.jmhomecare.com/blogview.asp Descirption of Visiting Angels en-us Copyrite 2008 Sat, 19 May 2012 19:05:32 EST Sat, 19 May 2012 19:05:32 EST 10 http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=137 Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia – How Social Workers Help http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=137 Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia – How Social Workers Help: Relationship and Emotional Changes for Family Members of Alzheimer’s Patients Test Thu, 1 Mar 2012 0:00:57 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=136 Home for the Holidays? Use your visit to tell if a loved one needs help to stay at home safely http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=136 Are you going home for the holidays? If you are, in addition to celebrating take a moment to make sure your older loved ones are still capable of managing their daily lives on their own. Often older adults need some help to stay safe and healthy, but don’t like to admit it. Test Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:08:48 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=135 Visiting Angels Walks the Talk http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=135 Every 69 seconds someone in America develops Alzheimer’s disease. Test Fri, 16 Dec 2011 000:01:16 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=134 National Family Caregivers Month http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=134 Presidential Proclamation: National Family Caregiver Month Across our country, millions of family members, neighbors, and friends provide care and support for their loved ones during times of need. Test Mon, 21 Nov 2011 0000:30:28 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=133 The Importance of Meeting Nutritional Needs As You Age: How Senior Home Care Can Help http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=133 If your loved one is unable to shop for and prepare healthy food for himself or herself regularly, senior care providers can provide the necessary assistance, as well as help with other activities of daily living. Test Wed, 9 Nov 2011 00000:08:37 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=132 Earthquake Safety Tips for Seniors http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=132 In light of the earthquake that rumbled the Bay Area today we thought it wise to share some safety tips for keeping seniors safe should another one come along! Test Thu, 20 Oct 2011 000000:48:21 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=131 Make No Bones about it: Why Baby Boomers Need to Keep their Bones Strong http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=131 If you’re part of the most talked about generation of the century — the baby boom generation — it’s likely your mother told you as a child to drink your milk to build strong bones. As boomers enter retirement age, maintaining healthy bones and preventing osteoporosis will be more important than ever. Test Tue, 27 Sep 2011 0000000:10:11 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=130 Making the Right Choice for Your Situation http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=130 Navigating the Senior Care Maze So where do people turn when an elderly friend or relative needs assistance? Often families don’t know what to do because they’ve never been in this situation and are in crisis mode with an immediate need for care. Test Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00000000:50:22 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=129 For Cancer Patients, Help Navigating the Maze http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=129 Several studies, starting with a project in Harlem for minority women in the 1990s, have already shown that patient navigation services increase participation in cancer screening and adherence to follow&ndash;up care after detection of an abnormality in minority groups and economically disadvantaged patients. Test Fri, 19 Aug 2011 000000000:24:58 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=120 Making Your Business Green http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=120 Join Visiting Angels in the effort to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. "Going Green" is easier with these steps. Test Fri, 19 Aug 2011 0000000000:22:30 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=128 Beating Caregiver Stress http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=128 Most Americans will be informal caregivers at some point during their lives. Each year more than 44 million Americans (21% of the adult population) provide unpaid care to an elderly or disabled person 18 years or older. This is significant! It represents 80 percent of all long&ndash;term care in the United States. Test Fri, 5 Aug 2011 00000000000:39:58 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=127 Home Care's Booming, and So Is Regulation http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=127 As services for seniors expand, entrepreneurs are preparing for more scrutiny from regulators. Test Mon, 25 Jul 2011 000000000000:58:48 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=126 Managing Remote Workers http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=126 To keep a remote workforce motivated and productive requires a unique approach to management. In this article, Managing Remote Employees – Offsite Management in 6 Principles, author Steven Nichols, of Ezine Articles (www.ezinearticles.com), lists 6 key techniques to make remote management successful. Test Mon, 25 Jul 2011 0000000000000:09:56 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=125 Self&ndash;Esteem in Our Elderly . . . http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=125 Our seniors deserve our respect for many, many reasons. Offering them their full due will clearly help to prevent a lowering of self&ndash;esteem. Test Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00000000000000:39:43 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=124 Keeping Our Seniors Cool When It Heats Up http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=124 In honor of the start of summer Visiting Angels wants to share this article from St. Mary’s Hospital Center in Montreal, Quebec, containing tips to keep our seniors cool and healthy as the temperature rises. Test Tue, 21 Jun 2011 000000000000000:45:58 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=123 How of Choose Between Adult Day Care and Home Senior Care http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=123 The article “How to Choose Between Senior Day Care and Home Senior Care” explains services provided and differences between Adult Day Care and Home Senior Care. Visiting Angels provide living assistance services and home senior care services in homes across America. Test Mon, 6 Jun 2011 0000000000000000:37:25 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=121 New State Report Shows California Fails To Regulate Caregivers http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=121 A legislative report released Thursday suggests that California is putting its elderly population at risk of theft and abuse because the state does not regulate in&ndash;home caregivers. Test Mon, 6 Jun 2011 00000000000000000:31:35 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=122 How Important is Socialization? http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=122 A healthy social life is important at every age! Learn more about the benefits of socialization for seniors. Test Tue, 3 May 2011 000000000000000000:59:09 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=118 Combating the Stress of Elderly Care http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=118 Grace Enderlein is a freelance writer and editor. “Combating the Stresses of Elderly Care” outlines the importance of avoiding stress when being responsible for another’s care. Test Sun, 20 Mar 2011 0000000000000000000:57:36 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=117 Celebrate Social Work Month 2011 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=117 In celebration of National Social Worker’s Month, we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for the outstanding service you provide to patients and their families! Test Tue, 1 Mar 2011 00000000000000000000:34:51 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=116 Visiting Angels and Alzheimer's Association National Partnership http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=116 Visiting Angels is proud to announce our most recent nationwide partnership with the Alzheimer's Association! Test Mon, 31 Jan 2011 000000000000000000000:52:20 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=115 Alzheimer's Association Study</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=115 African&ndash;Americans at great risk of Alzheimer’s disease With February being Black History Month, it’s a good time to note a few facts about African&ndash;Americans and Alzheimer’s disease. Test Fri, 28 Jan 2011 0000000000000000000000:01:33 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=114 We Won the Pinnacle Award! http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=114 We are proud to announce that we are the receipients of the 2010 Pinnacle Award, an annual award given to the top Visiting Angels office in the nation. Test Mon, 4 Oct 2010 00000000000000000000000:42:53 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=113 Best of San Joaquin 2010 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=113 Visiting Angels is the best of San Joaquin County 2010! Test Mon, 20 Sep 2010 000000000000000000000000:34:56 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=112 Homecare: Not Just for Seniors! http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=112 There are countless scenarios where choosing to hire a caregiver can be an invaluable decision for anyone at any age! Test Wed, 18 Aug 2010 0000000000000000000000000:19:19 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=111 Hospital Discharge Assistance http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=111 The hospital discharge process is tricky to navigate. Let Visiting Angels and these tips from The New York Times help! Test Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00000000000000000000000000:09:25 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=110 Happy Fourth of July! http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=110 We celebrate Senior Independence Day everyday! Test Fri, 2 Jul 2010 000000000000000000000000000:21:08 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=109 A Cautionary Tale http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=109 The tragic death of a Pleasant Hill woman at the hands of her caregiver reveals an important lesson: Never hire a caregiver without knowing their background. Test Thu, 1 Jul 2010 0000000000000000000000000000:19:34 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=108 Moving an Elder with Alzheimer's Disease http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=108 Emeritus Senior Living's tips for transitioning an elder with Alzheimer's disease from their home into a memory care community. Test Tue, 1 Jun 2010 00000000000000000000000000000:51:29 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=107 Welcome Claudia, our new RN Care Manager! http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=107 We are proud to announce the addition of Claudia Simone, R.N. as care manager to our 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. Test Wed, 19 May 2010 000000000000000000000000000000:50:33 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=106 Aging is NOT a Medical Event http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=106 Aging in place is a welcome solution for many older adults. Test Mon, 10 May 2010 0000000000000000000000000000000:06:41 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=105 Take the Pressure Off http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=105 There are many responsibilities when caring for an aging parent and sometimes family members cannot be there all of the time. Senior care from Visitingangels.com can provide a respite for families for the times that they cannot be with their loved one. Test Mon, 3 May 2010 00000000000000000000000000000000:27:00 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=104 Earth Angels http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=104 Earth Day tips from Visiting Angels! Test Thu, 8 Apr 2010 000000000000000000000000000000000:21:51 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=82 Know the Difference: Homecare Agencies and Private Caregivers http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=82 Test Mon, 15 Mar 2010 0000000000000000000000000000000000:52:21 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=102 Finding Long Term Care http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=102 Tips to help you identify and locate the right long term care options for you or your loved one. Test Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00000000000000000000000000000000000:14:34 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=101 Cold Weather Warnings</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=101 Do you know the risks that cold weather poses to older adults? Test Mon, 18 Jan 2010 000000000000000000000000000000000000:04:10 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=100 Silvers Summit at the Consumer Electronics Show</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=100 "Silvertech" and the future of technology in senior healthcare at the second annual Silvers Summit. Test Mon, 11 Jan 2010 0000000000000000000000000000000000000:50:25 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=99 Happy Holidays from Visiting Angels!</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=99 Test Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000:59:48 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=98 Transportation Services</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=98 Visiting Angels is proud to present our transportation services! Test Mon, 30 Nov 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000:49:35 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=95 November</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=95 Test Mon, 2 Nov 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000:53:26 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=94 Earthquake Preparedness</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=94 Will you be ready when "The Big One" hits? Test Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000:23:07 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=93 National Case Management Week</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=93 Celebrate National Case Management week! Test Mon, 12 Oct 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:46:02 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=92 Breast Cancer Awareness Month</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=92 October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Test Fri, 2 Oct 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:15:58 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=91 DASHA</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=91 DASHA is a new Danville&ndash;area organization formed to educate the community about local senior services. Test Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:48:11 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=90 Caregivers and "Swine" Flu</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=90 What can caregivers do to help keep their care recipients healthy during Swine Flu season? Test Tue, 8 Sep 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:58:37 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=89 My Vial of Life</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=89 The Vial of Life program helps prevent medication errors. Test Tue, 1 Sep 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:37:05 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=88 Memory Walk 2009</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=88 Visiting Angels is on the move! Test Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:31:38 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=67 End of Life Tools</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=67 The Mayo Clini offers a tip sheet on how to plan for end of life issues. Test Mon, 27 Jul 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:54:23 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=86 Improving Doctor&ndash;Patient Communication</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=86 Good communication between patient and practitioner is essential to good care. Follow these tips to improve the success of doctors visits. Test Mon, 20 Jul 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:32:35 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=85 Nursing Home Complaint Center</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=85 Are you concerned that your loved one is being abused or neglected in a nursing home? Test Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:27:18 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=84 Women's Top Health Threats</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=84 Can you guess the most common causes of death among American women? Test Fri, 26 Jun 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:25:05 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=79 Mom Took Care Of You...</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=79 What do you do when the tables are turned and you find yourself caring for the parents who always cared for you? Test Mon, 22 Jun 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:40:34 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=81 Digital TV Transition</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=81 Is your TV still working after the digital transition? Find out what you or your loved ones can do to continue receiving television reception. Test Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:03:20 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=80 When It's Time to Take the Keys Away</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=80 Concerned that your love one is no longer safe to drive? You're not alone&ndash; and Visiting Angels can help. Test Wed, 17 Jun 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:53:42 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=78 Hot Weather Help for Older Adults</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=78 When the temperature rises seniors are put at risk for developing heat&ndash;related illnesses. There are many things caregivers and other loved ones can do to help keep our seniors safe during the hot summer months. Test Wed, 27 May 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:31:35 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=76 Older Americans Month</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=76 May is Older Americans Month, a time designated by the US Administration on Aging to celebrate our seniors. Test Mon, 18 May 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:05:50 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=75 HBO Alzheimer's Documentary</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=75 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." Test Fri, 8 May 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:43:43 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=74 Seniors and "Swine" Flu</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=74 Concerned about the "Swine" flu? Get informed and stay healthy! Test Mon, 4 May 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:57:10 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=73 Happy Earth Day from Visiting Angels!</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=73 Want to save the Earth and save money at the same time? Just change a lightbulb! Test Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:54:44 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=72 Alzheimer's: Updated Warning Signs</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=72 The Alzheimer's Association has updated its list of 10 Early Warning Signs. Test Thu, 23 Apr 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:47:15 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=71 Hot Weather Safety</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=71 It's a hot day around the Bay! That means it's time to start thinking about staying safe in the heat. Test Mon, 20 Apr 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:48:33 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=70 America's Choice in Homecare!</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=70 Visiting Angels is America's Choice in Homecare! Watch the commercial here. Test Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:16:27 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=68 Hospital Hints</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=68 Navigating the hospital system can be overwhelming. What can you do to ease the stress of an already difficult situation? Test Tue, 14 Apr 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:44:42 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=69 Employing a Caregiver</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=69 What to know if you are the boss of a caregiver. Test Thu, 26 Mar 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:20:47 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=64 Nursing Homes for Baby Boomers</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=64 Long term care facilities are evolving to suite the standards of America's next generation of seniors. What will retirement look like for the Baby Boomers? Test Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:27:14 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=66 Long Distance Caregiving</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=66 What to do when your loved one needs long distance care. Test Wed, 18 Mar 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:31:07 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=65 Happy Social Work Month!</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=65 We love social workers! Test Fri, 13 Mar 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:49:34 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=63 Technology and Aging in Place</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=63 New technologies help seniors age in place. Test Thu, 5 Mar 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:34:57 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=62 Case in Point Magazine Article</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=62 Visiting Angels profiled in "Home Care Guardians" article in Case in Point Magazine. Test Mon, 2 Mar 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:25:27 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=61 Basics of Alzheimer's Disease</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=61 Alzheimer's disease risk factors and ways to keep your brain healthy. Test Wed, 25 Feb 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:30:12 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=60 Preventable Falls and Senior Health</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=60 When you think of your aging loved ones, what do you worry about most? Is it a heart attack or stroke cutting short their life, or perhaps cancer? While these illnesses are very real worries for everyone as they age, it may surprise you to discover that falls are the second leading cause of accidental death in the United States, and 75 percent of these falls occur in the older adult population. Test Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:35:51 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=59 Seniors and the Economic Crisis</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=59 What does the economic crisis mean for Older Americans? Test Mon, 16 Feb 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:58:52 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=58 Alcohol and Aging</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=58 Alcohol abuse, while harmful at any age, is especially dangerous for older adults. Test Mon, 9 Feb 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:17:04 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=57 Dark Chocolate and Your Health</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=57 Studies suggest that dark chocolate has many health benefits. Test Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:53:58 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=56 Veterans Benefits</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=56 Veterans Benefits for homecare. Test Fri, 6 Feb 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:09:22 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=55 Nursing Home Ratings</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=55 In an effort to make the nursing home ratings system more transparent, the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services developed a new method that assigns homes one to five stars for quality, staffing and health inspections, plus an overall score. Test Mon, 26 Jan 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:00:47 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=54 Older Driver Case Studies</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=54 Convincing an older adult that it is time to give up the car keys is a challenge. Visiting Angels can provide resources to help you ease this difficult transition. Test Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:36:34 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=53 Why Choose the Right Caregiver is So Important</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=53 Why does choosing the right caregiver make a difference? Test Mon, 12 Jan 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:17:33 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=52 Staff Profile: Ruth Rosek, Human Resources Manager</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=52 Visiting Angels Staff Profile: Ruth Rosek, Human Resources Manager Test Wed, 7 Jan 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:32:55 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=51 Happy New Year!</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=51 Happy New Year from Visiting Angels! Test Fri, 2 Jan 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:56:30 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=50 The Holiday Blues</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=50 Test Mon, 22 Dec 2008 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:56:19 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=49 Happy Holidays!</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=49 Happy Holidays from Visiting Angels! Test Mon, 22 Dec 2008 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:38:05 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=48 Paying for Long Term Care</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=48 Long term care insurance can help cover the costs of homecare and assisted living, among other services. Test Mon, 8 Dec 2008 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:32:07 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=47 Identity Theft Awareness Month</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=47 Resources for preventing identity theft and aiding victims. Test Thu, 4 Dec 2008 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:43:01 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=46 Give Thanks</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=46 Test Wed, 26 Nov 2008 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:34:59 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=45 Alzheimer's Disease and the Holidays</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=45 What do you do if you notice your loved one displaying warning signs of Alzheimer's disease this holiday season? Test Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:15:54 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=44 National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=44 November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Test Mon, 17 Nov 2008 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:22:17 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=43 National Homecare and Hospice Month</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=43 November is National Homecare and Hospice Month. Test Fri, 14 Nov 2008 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:43:57 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=42 Veterans History Project</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=42 This Veterans Day, Visiting Angels honors our veteran clients by participating in and publicizing the Veterans History Project. Test Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:19:49 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=39 Long Distance Caregiving</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=39 Are you the primary caregiver for a loved one who lives far away from you? You're not alone! Test Wed, 5 Nov 2008 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:17:13 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=41 National Silver Alert</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=41 The National Silver Alert Act will extablish a country&ndash;wide public notification system to spread information about seniors who are missing. Test Mon, 3 Nov 2008 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:08:19 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=40 Hoarding and Cluttering</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=40 Are you or your loved one living with a hoarding/cluttering problem? Test Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:36:02 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=38 The Sandwich Generation</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=38 Do you find yourself stuck between caring for your children and caring for an aging parents? If so, then you're a member of the "sandwich generation." Test Mon, 27 Oct 2008 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:39:45 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=37 Caregiving and Alzheimer's</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=37 Link to Family Caregiver Alliance Fact Sheet for caregivers of people with memory impairment Test Mon, 13 Oct 2008 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:39:39 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=34 Senate Unanimous on Increasing Falls Safety Awareness</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=34 Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D&ndash;Md.), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Retirement and Aging, announced the Senate's unanimous passage this week of her resolution to designate Sept. 22 as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day." Test Thu, 9 Oct 2008 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:02:21 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=36 Staying Healthy During Flu Season</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=36 Tips for staying healthy during flu season. Test Mon, 29 Sep 2008 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:22:02 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=35 Caregiver Stress Test</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=35 Take a test to determine if your role as a caregiver is causing an unhealthy amount of stress. Test Mon, 29 Sep 2008 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:12:56 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=33 Memory Walk</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=33 Visiting Angels is walking in this year's Treasure Island Memory Walk, benefitting the Alzheimer's Association. Test Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:12:44 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=32 Warning Signs of Unsafe Driving</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=32 How do you know when it's time to take the keys away from an older adult driver? Here are a few warning signs that it may be time to have a difficult conversation with your family member or loved one about their ability to continue driving. Test Mon, 22 Sep 2008 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:08:19 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=31 National Private Duty Association</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=31 Visiting Angels is a member of the National Private Duty Association and is proud to meet the high standards of this organization. Test Sat, 20 Sep 2008 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:00:34 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=29 New Medicare Site for Help in locating Caregivers and Services</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=29 New Website Delivers Range of Resources to Caregivers, Helps Locate Providers for Seniors Test Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:55:19 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=30 Stress&ndash;Reduction Tips for Caregivers</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=30 Tips for reducing stress for family caregivers. Test Fri, 19 Sep 2008 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:22:13 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=26 Choosing the Right Caregiver</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=26 Making the decision to bring a caregiver into your home is difficult. Finding the right caregiver is even harder. Visiting Angels provides a list of questions you should ask when interviewing a potential homecare provider to ensure that you find the caregiver that's right for you and your needs. Test Wed, 10 Sep 2008 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:38:44 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=25 Elderly Driving</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=25 Test Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:23:42 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=24 Taking care of Elderly Parents</title> http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=24 Test Fri, 29 Aug 2008 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:20:47 EST