Category Archives: THA Group Island Health Care

7 Tips For Preparing for Knee Replacement Surgery

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

At THA Group, we see many active adults whose need a new knee (or two!).  Both knee and hip replacements keep our “Top Gun” therapy team on their toes.  If you have  knee replacement surgery coming up, here are a … Continue reading →

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A Brief Overview of the 3 Types of Rehabilitation Therapies

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

Reprinted with permission from Susan Parys.  Originally published in Savannah Health Perspectives Magazine, Vol.8, No.5, 2012 What are occupational therapy, speech therapy and physical therapy? All three skilled therapy services are patient driven to maximize their abilities to enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Home for the Holidays: Broaching the Aging Conversation with Parents

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

For adult children reuniting with parents at the holidays, “out of sight, out of mind,” can cause an unexpected reality jolt. When communicating with parents remotely by phone, email or even video chat, one is not easily able to assess … Continue reading →

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November is National Home Care and Hospice Month

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

Health Care. For Life. At Home is THA Group’s mission, the fundamental principle upon which our company operates.  Those who work  for THA Group are committed to the idea that people have an inherent right to the best health their … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Have Such Poor Pain Control?

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

If you are generally healthy, think how a tremendous headache can temporarily cripple you, barring you from having any sort of effective day.  Imagine if you were living with a chronic disease. Of all the symptoms you hope would be … Continue reading →

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Like the Fighter Pilots at Top Gun, Our Therapy Staff is the “Best of the Best”

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Happy National Physical Therapy Month to our Amazing therapy staff!  You make us look good!  While our therapy staff’s clinical outcomes are excellent, the true measure of their value is best expressed by our clients.  Here are excerpts from the … Continue reading →

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You or Your Parents Likely Need Long Term Care Insurance

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

The good news:  we’re living longer.  The average life expectancy rate is 77.5 years (it was a mere 49.2 years at the turn of the twentieth century).  The bad news: chronic disease is the leading cause of death and disability … Continue reading →

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4th of July Sparkle For A Homebound Widower

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Editors note: The nurse who relayed this story declined permission to disclose her name.  She did not want recognition for something that was a “collaborative effort” and that “any nurse would have done.” THA Group is a family of companies … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

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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