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June is vacation time as well as National Safety Month. If you’re traveling with an older adult, some safety tips are in order. Take a look here: http://kndrd.care/gmWa81

June is National Safety Month, and it’s also the time of year when trips to the beach or pool can lead to too much sun. Here are some tips regarding sun safety. http://kndrd.care/TBgdHR

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Injury Month, a time to reflect on the presence of Alzheimer’s disease in the lives of patients and their loved ones. Read more about how to join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease here: http://kndrd.care/4mCWMa

Happy first day of summer! We hope this kicks off a season of fun and activity for you and your loved ones.

Fruit and vegetables are a key element of good health. Click here to learn more: http://kndrd.care/JGpTil

An easy first step to getting more vegetables in your diet is to think about the color of your plate. shows you how to get your veggies in every meal.
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Happy Father’s Day! We extend our best wishes to all fathers who are celebrating their day as well as their family members and loved ones.

Nursing assistants provide predictability and stability of care to our patients while helping support our amazing nursing staff. Thank you for your dedication.

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Injury Month, a time to reflect on the presence of Alzheimer’s disease in the lives of patients and their loved ones. Read more about how many Alzheimer’s patients are affected by “Sundowner's Syndrome,” which includes increased agitation at the end of the day.
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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Injury Month, a time to reflect on the presence of Alzheimer’s disease in the lives of patients and their loved ones. Read more about what it’s like to live with Alzheimer’s disease here: http://kndrd.care/HABhQ7

June is National Men's Health Month. Kindred at Home takes this opportunity to encourage regular medical checkups and early treatment of diseases and injuries among men and boys.

Kindred at Home is a proud participant in the 2019 National Senior Health & Fitness Day, now in its 26th year. More than 100,000 older adults will participate in activities at more than 1,000 locations throughout the U.S. today. In many of the communities we serve, Kindred at Home offers “Step On It!” a senior wellness program designed to keep you moving and healthy. For more information, visit www.steponit.org.

On Memorial Day, Kindred at Home remembers those who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We appreciate their service and we honor their sacrifice.

Be prepared for record-breaking heat and humidity with these summer heat tips for seniors from Everyday Health! http://kndrd.care/ul8AUv

Are you concerned that your loved one isn’t getting adequate nutrition? Here are a few questions to ask: http://kndrd.care/dfOJUc

We all know exercise is good for us. By evaluating your current lifestyle and adding a few of these exercises to your routine, you can delay the effects of the inevitable aging process on both your mind and your body.
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Mother’s Day can take on a whole new meaning for adults who are their mom’s full-time caregiver. Here are five simple, stress-free ways to celebrate: http://kndrd.care/L0E7yt

Kindred at Home honors mothers around the world on their special day of recognition.

Miriam, a Registered Nurse at Kindred at Home Huntington, has taken food numerous times to patients who, sadly, could not afford groceries. Because of this need that she identified – and her desire to make a difference in the lives of the people she and her co-workers cared for – she co-founded a food pantry and put out the word to everyone on staff and in the community to join in the effort.

Since its inception, and relying solely on donations, the food pantry has had an endless supply of food for our less fortunate patients and has made a big impact on their well-being and quality of life. Miriam is also very active in our community and has collected needed items for an annual mission trip that is sponsored by her church. And it goes without saying that during the holidays, Miriam is very involved along with her colleagues in collecting items to give to patients to help ensure a joyful holiday experience.

Miriam is the recipient of the first Touchstone Copper Coin award given out at the Huntingdon branch and is well on her way to receiving her silver coin. This award is only given to individuals who provide outstanding care, truly exemplify our mission, and go above and beyond in all areas and in everything they do. Miriam has been with us since 2012 and serves as preceptor to new employees, taking great pride in teaching our new hires and helping them feel welcomed and part of Kindred family. Her pride in being a home health nurse shines bright every day and her extraordinary attitude sets an example for all of us to follow.

Pedro works as a Registered Nurse for Kindred at Home. He shared what fuels his passion for the work that he does as a home health caregiver, and how he came to choose a career in healthcare when he was very young in his native Cuba.

“I am very passionate about healthcare and have been since I was in elementary school in Cuba,” Pedro recalled. “My father was a doctor and my mother was a nurse – and where I come from you don’t get into medicine for financial reward – you get into it because it’s what you really want to do. I’ve been with Kindred for almost seven years and it is the best company I’ve worked for. My experience has always been positive because we have a great team, and we integrate all of our home health services. Everyone – the physical and occupational therapists, the RNs and home health associates and doctors – we all have excellent communication about our patients’ needs and their progress, and this helps us make sure they get the care they need as quickly as possible. And then when they go on to have an amazing recovery, you feel like you’re working miracles. It’s why I love what I do.”

Neva has been a Registered Nurse since 2004 and has worked in several settings since obtaining her certification. “I am a home health nurse because I love walking into a patient's home every day and seeing their face light up,” Neva said. “And if it doesn't light up initially, it will by the end of our service time because we all have a deep determination to find out how to meld ourselves into their most intimate setting and meet a need that maybe they didn't even know they had.”

Mary Franck, the Director of Clinical Management: “Neva maintains a high level of professionalism. Her patients feel safe, cared for and confident in the care she provides due to her calm demeanor, approach to care, and her knowledge and skill. She is truly an asset to our team.”

At Kindred at Home, our nurses are on the front lines 24/7 to help our patients recover. On National Nurses Day we salute all of them for the compassionate care they provide every day.

It is National Stroke Awareness Month. Surviving a stroke can be a life-changing event. Learn more about moving forward after a stroke here: http://kndrd.care/TesiLf

On , we celebrate our caregivers across the country who go above and beyond to provide compassionate, quality care. Who is your hero?

During , make sure you know the signs of caregiver stress so you can make changes that help you stay fresh and healthy while providing care to loved ones. http://kndrd.care/tgozG9