Monthly Archives: June 2012

“Gone From My Sight”

Turn-of-the-Twentieth Century poet Henry Van Dyke is perhaps best known as the author who penned the lyrics “Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee” (1907) to the melody of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.” He also wrote a beautiful nautical allegory about dying … Continue reading

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Acidophilus: That’s a Mouthful!

Maintaining a diet rich in a selection of vegetables, fruit, whole grains and lean protein is a primary building block to good health.  We all know that.  Did you also know that ingesting certain bacteria is also critical to wellness? … Continue reading

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Every Screening Test Dad Should Get

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in our lives!  Healthy dads are happy dads, so THA Group’s gift to you this Father’s Day is the gift of preventative care. This slide show from WebMD describes all the Essential Screening … Continue reading

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Biscuits to Biceps: The Southern Tale of a Nonagenarian and Her Private Duty Caregiver

When THA Group Independent Life at Home’s (ILAH) Director of Client Services Patsy Grainger recently visited one of the company’s clients, she was greeted by the heady smell of warm country ham biscuits fresh from the oven.  “You must have … Continue reading

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“Grief: Mending a Broken Heart” 2012 Summer Series

THA Group Island Hospice and Catholic Diocese of Savannah Office of Family Life present “Grief: Mending a Broken Heart.”  This is a six-part series that will be led by THA Group Bereavement Coordinator, Dr. Owen E Tucker, and Catholic Diocese … Continue reading

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“I’m a Survivor!”

National Cancer Survivor’s Day is this Sunday, June 3.  To all who have been through the battle (both patients and their loved ones), THA Group salutes you.  You are strong and brave; you are warriors! Around our coastal South Carolina … Continue reading

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