Tag Archives: chronic illness

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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Life Before Death: How Will You Die

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

“Palliative Care means having a situation in which a person lives with dignity until their last breath.” Dr. David Morrison We are all going to die.  Those with a terminal illness simply have a more acute awareness of how much … Continue reading →

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“Grief: Mending a Broken Heart” 2012 Summer Series

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

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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Understanding How Cancer Spreads

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

An issue that THA Group care managers encounter all too frequently is communication issues between health care providers and patients.  Often people are confused about diagnosed medical conditions because they don’t understand the associated terminology.  In cancer diagnoses, one frequently … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

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

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

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

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

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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A Breast Cancer Survivor’s Story and Advice for Those Coping With the Disease

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Breast cancer is rare among women under 40. In fact, only 5% of all breast cancer diagnoses are in this age bracket.  Brooke Stortz, a 35-year old mother of two, is a member of this small group.  in 2009, Brooke … Continue reading →

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Come Join or Support THA Group’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Bluffton!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

An estimated 5.2 million Americans are afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease.  It is the 7th leading cause of death in our country, and 7.5% of hospice patients have Alzheimer’s as their primary diagnosis.  Annual costs related to Alzheimer’s top out around … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Island Hospice Volunteer Bruce O’Hora

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Bruce O’Hora is a Sun City resident and THA Group Island Hospice volunteer.  Community Outreach and Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Shari Drawdy refers to Bruce as her “Jack of All Trades,” because his volunteer activities have included providing respite to families … Continue reading →

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