Monthly Archives: May 2012

Local Events to Honor Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day 2012

This weekend THA Group Island Hospice patients and family members of former patients from the past year will receive a card featuring red poppies.  Have you ever wondered about the significance of red poppies on Memorial Day? UGA professor and … Continue reading

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Mothers

In an industry such as health care, where 80% of the labor force is female, there are a lot of working mothers. The physical therapist who saw you this morning might have been up during the wee hours of the … Continue reading

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How Many Types of Nurses Do You Think There Are in Home Health and Hospice Care?

If you answered “two,” then you are incorrect! We have many nurses whose clinical skills and expertise come in all shapes and sizes.  During this Nurses’ Week and at all times of the year, we are immeasurably grateful for each … Continue reading

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The Power of Music Therapy

Earlier this month a preview for the recently released documentary “Alive Inside” was published on YouTube.  The documentary is about music therapy.  It features residents in a nursing home who have various types of memory impairment and shows music’s sublime … Continue reading

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