Monthly Archives: December 2011

Make Your New Year’s Resolution a S.M.A.R.T. One!

When you are a THA Group Island Health Care patient, you are a partner in your own health care plan.  Our care managers and staff members empower you with skills and  tools to help you on the road to recovery, … Continue reading

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Coping with Grief During Holidays

When you have lost someone dear to your heart, celebratory gathering times such as Christmas, Chanukah, Thanksgiving, and even New Year’s Eve can bring about overwhelming grief and despair.  The absence of a loved one at these particular times is … Continue reading

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Holiday Safety Check-List

With Chanukah and Christmas just days away, many of us are preparing our homes for the holiday season.  Celebrations often include decorations such as trees with tinkling glass ornaments, beautifully lit menorahs, and family & friends crowded around the kitchen.  … Continue reading

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Helpful Advice for Communicating With a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia pose great communication challenges not only for the person afflicted but also for his loved ones and friends.  Here are some suggestions that can make conversations a little easier: Gain the person’s attention before beginning talking. … Continue reading

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A Compelling Case for Home Care

There was an excellent Op-Ed in the New York Times yesterday by Jack Resnick, an Internist with a private practice in New York City.  Dr. Resnick has been a long-time advocate for home care.  When congress passed the health care … Continue reading

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It’s International Volunteer Day – Meet Bill Mulligan!

Since 1985, the United Nations has designated December 5 as International Volunteer Day. Did you know that as a condition of participation as a Medicare / Medicaid sanctioned hospice, organizations must use volunteers “to provide day-to-day administrative and/or direct patent … Continue reading

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How to Find Living Accommodations for an Aging Parent

Wouldn’t it be grand if all aspects of aging were graceful?  The truth is that growing older is never all together easy.  It would be great if everyone could continue to live independently in their own homes until the very … Continue reading

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