Tag Archives: Home Health Care

Happy Mouth, Happy Heart?

If you pay attention to the numerous health care observances, you might have noticed that February is earmarked as National Heart Health and National Dental Health Month. There has been some speculation in recent years that poor dental care can … Continue reading

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Life After Death – What is Your Legacy?

For those of us blessed with good health and a fortunate life, the thought of one day not being here is rather obtuse. But, as the saying goes, the only certain things in life are death and taxes. The good … Continue reading

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How THA Group Celebrated Veteran’s Day

Our hospice staff will tell you that their work is stressful but also incredibly rich and rewarding.  To be with a family during a critical time, such as the end of life, is a very special experience. This honor is … Continue reading

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November is National Home Care and Hospice Month

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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A Breast Cancer Survivor with a “Do Unto Others” Attitude

THA Group Island Hospice volunteer Kathlene Stapleton has a come a long way in the twenty-three years since she was diagnosed with breast cancer.  These days, Kathlene is a retiree on the go. In fact, Kathlene stays so busy, one … Continue reading

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You or Your Parents Likely Need Long Term Care Insurance

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

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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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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“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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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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