http://www.jmhomecare.com/blogview.asp Descirption of Visiting Angels en-us Copyrite 2008 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:00:31 EST Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:00:31 EST 10 http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=112 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 0:19:19 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=111 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 00:09:25 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=110 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=110 We celebrate Senior Independence Day everyday! Test Fri, 2 Jul 2010 000:21:08 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=109 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 0000:19:34 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=108 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 00000:51:29 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=107 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 000000:50:33 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=106 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=106 Aging in place is a welcome solution for many older adults. Test Mon, 10 May 2010 0000000:06:41 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=105 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 00000000:27:00 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=104 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=104 Earth Day tips from Visiting Angels! Test Thu, 8 Apr 2010 000000000:21:51 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=82 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=82 Test Mon, 15 Mar 2010 0000000000:52:21 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=102 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 00000000000:14:34 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=101 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 000000000000:04:10 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=100 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 0000000000000:50:25 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=99 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=99 Test Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00000000000000:59:48 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=98 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=98 Visiting Angels is proud to present our transportation services! Test Mon, 30 Nov 2009 000000000000000:49:35 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=95 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=95 Test Mon, 2 Nov 2009 0000000000000000:53:26 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=94 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=94 Will you be ready when "The Big One" hits? Test Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00000000000000000:23:07 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=93 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=93 Celebrate National Case Management week! Test Mon, 12 Oct 2009 000000000000000000:46:02 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=92 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=92 October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Test Fri, 2 Oct 2009 0000000000000000000:15:58 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=91 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=91 DASHA is a new Danville–area organization formed to educate the community about local senior services. Test Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00000000000000000000:48:11 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=90 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 000000000000000000000:58:37 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=89 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=89 The Vial of Life program helps prevent medication errors. Test Tue, 1 Sep 2009 0000000000000000000000:37:05 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=88 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=88 Visiting Angels is on the move! Test Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00000000000000000000000:31:38 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=67 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 000000000000000000000000:54:23 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=86 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 0000000000000000000000000:32:35 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=85 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 00000000000000000000000000:27:18 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=84 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 000000000000000000000000000:25:05 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=79 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 0000000000000000000000000000:40:34 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=81 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 00000000000000000000000000000:03:20 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=80 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=80 Concerned that your love one is no longer safe to drive? You're not alone– and Visiting Angels can help. Test Wed, 17 Jun 2009 000000000000000000000000000000:53:42 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=78 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=78 When the temperature rises seniors are put at risk for developing heat–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 0000000000000000000000000000000:31:35 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=76 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 00000000000000000000000000000000:05:50 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=75 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 000000000000000000000000000000000:43:43 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=74 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=74 Concerned about the "Swine" flu? Get informed and stay healthy! Test Mon, 4 May 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000:57:10 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=73 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 00000000000000000000000000000000000:54:44 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=72 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 000000000000000000000000000000000000:47:15 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=71 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 0000000000000000000000000000000000000:48:33 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=70 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 00000000000000000000000000000000000000:16:27 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=68 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 000000000000000000000000000000000000000:44:42 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=69 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=69 What to know if you are the boss of a caregiver. Test Thu, 26 Mar 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000:20:47 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=64 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 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000:27:14 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=66 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=66 What to do when your loved one needs long distance care. Test Wed, 18 Mar 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:31:07 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=65 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=65 We love social workers! Test Fri, 13 Mar 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:49:34 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=63 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=63 New technologies help seniors age in place. Test Thu, 5 Mar 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:34:57 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=62 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 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:25:27 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=61 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 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:30:12 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=60 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 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:35:51 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=59 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=59 What does the economic crisis mean for Older Americans? Test Mon, 16 Feb 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:58:52 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=58 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 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:17:04 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=57 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=57 Studies suggest that dark chocolate has many health benefits. Test Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:53:58 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=56 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=56 Veterans Benefits for homecare. Test Fri, 6 Feb 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:09:22 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=55 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=55 In an effort to make the nursing home ratings system more transparent, the Centers for Medicare & 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 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:00:47 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=54 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 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:36:34 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=53 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=53 Why does choosing the right caregiver make a difference? Test Mon, 12 Jan 2009 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:17:33 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=52 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=52 Visiting Angels Staff Profile: Ruth Rosek, Human Resources Manager Test Wed, 7 Jan 2009 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:32:55 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=51 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=51 Happy New Year from Visiting Angels! Test Fri, 2 Jan 2009 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:56:30 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=50 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=50 Test Mon, 22 Dec 2008 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:56:19 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=49 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=49 Happy Holidays from Visiting Angels! Test Mon, 22 Dec 2008 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:38:05 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=48 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 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:32:07 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=47 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=47 Resources for preventing identity theft and aiding victims. Test Thu, 4 Dec 2008 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:43:01 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=46 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=46 Test Wed, 26 Nov 2008 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:34:59 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=45 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 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:15:54 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=44 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=44 November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Test Mon, 17 Nov 2008 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:22:17 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=43 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=43 November is National Homecare and Hospice Month. Test Fri, 14 Nov 2008 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:43:57 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=42 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 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:19:49 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=39 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 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:17:13 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=41 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=41 The National Silver Alert Act will extablish a country–wide public notification system to spread information about seniors who are missing. Test Mon, 3 Nov 2008 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:08:19 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=40 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 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:36:02 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=38 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 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:39:45 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=37 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 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:39:39 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=34 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=34 Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D–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 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:02:21 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=36 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=36 Tips for staying healthy during flu season. Test Mon, 29 Sep 2008 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:22:02 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=35 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 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:12:56 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=33 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 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:12:44 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=32 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 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:08:19 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=31 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 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:00:34 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=29 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 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:55:19 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=30 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=30 Tips for reducing stress for family caregivers. Test Fri, 19 Sep 2008 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:22:13 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=26 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 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:38:44 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=25 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=25 Test Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:23:42 EST http://localhost/angelsII/blog.asp?FPID=24 http://www.jmhomecare.com/SingleBlogView.asp?FPID=24 Test Fri, 29 Aug 2008 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000:20:47 EST