Monthly Archives: September 2011

Flu Season is Here – Time to Get Vaccinated!

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

THA Group’s mission is “Health care, for life, at home.”  In short, we want people to live the best, healthiest, lives possible at home.  Taking preventative measures are a critical way for individuals to stay well and out of the … Continue reading →

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The Stars at Night are Big and Bright . . . Deep in the Heart of Texas!

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Attention all area Seniors: strap on your boots, don your finest ten-gallon hat, saddle up your filly,  and head on over to John Wesley Villas for our Texas-themed Senior Safari! The 2011 Senior Safari theme is “Road Trip Across the … Continue reading →

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“Regrets of the Dying” by Bronnie Ware

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

Bronnie Ware is an Australian singer / songwriter who previously worked in palliative care. She wrote an article, “Regrets of the Dying,” in which she reflects on thoughts of former patients in their final weeks and days of life.  Many, … Continue reading →

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HPNA Presents Award of Charter to the Southeast Atlantic (Savannah, GA) Chapter

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

PITTSBURGH, PA, AUGUST 08, 2011—The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association’s (HPNA) Board of Directors has awarded charter status to The Southeast Atlantic (Savannah, GA) Chapter. The Southeast Atlantic Chapter and six other groups were officially recognized at the HPNA Leadership … Continue reading →

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Three Ways to Lower your Cholesterol

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

September is National Cholesterol Education Month.  The National Heart Lung & Blood Institute recommends that adults have their cholesterol checked every five years.  Especially if you haven’t done so in the past five years,  THA Group wants you to mark … Continue reading →

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Remembering 9/11

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

No doubt the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001 is weighing heavily on you.  It is one of the handful of national tragedies burned into our collective consciousness. All of us have profound visceral memories of that day, and most … Continue reading →

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How to Choose a Home Health Care Provider

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

If you or a loved one is recovering from surgery or long-term illness, your physician may determine that you are eligible to receive home health care services (requiring a skilled nurse or physical therapist).  Although the hospital discharge planner may … Continue reading →

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