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Health and Wellness with a holistic approach at Women Supporting Women's Your Healthiest You Conference this past weekend. Great minds coming together for the health of our community!
William Towers and Peninsula Home Care at Nanticoke's Lauren Allaband give these flowers two thumbs up!
People give meaning to flowers! Like these people... Peninsula Home Care at Nanticoke RN Kayla Thompson and Edward Harvey.
There's a lot of smiles in this photo as the Peninsula Home Care at Nanticoke family celebrates Occupational Therapist of the Year, Helen Serrano!
Peninsula Home Care patients are home bound... so we decided to bring some of the beauty from outside to their homes. Here's Evelyn Hearn and Peninsula Home Care at Nanticoke, Physical Therapy Assistant Roda Filart.
Grab your glove and meet us at the ballpark! Learn more about how you can join the Delmarva Shorebirdes Silverl Sluggers club from our latest Delmarva Life segent.
Let us take you out to the ballgame! Watch our latest segment on Delmarva Life to learn more about you can become a member of the Delmarve Shorebirds Silver Sluggers Club!
Thank you to the talented nurses at McCready Health in Somerset County, some of whom are shown here. We know how good you are because your patients come to home care praising your skills. Enjoy the week - you earn it!
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever!" - John Keats
Peninsula Home Care at Nanticoke RN, Angel Wilson got to share this beautiful bouquet of flowers with Cheryl West. We hope it brings joy to your day Cheryl!
Happy Nurses' Week to our compatriots at Peninsula Regional Medical Center! Thank you for your passion and commitment to the people of Delmarva.
"Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower." - John Harrigan
Peninsula Home Care at Nanticoke Physical Therapy Assistant, Blake Hare, shared some of his happiness with Patricia Moore today!
Happy Nurses Week to all of our home care nurses and nurses nationwide who dedicate their lives to caring for others!
“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” – Lady Bird Johnson
Wishing Donna Tilghman the best in her recovery.
The Peninsula Home Care Team, special delivery by Physical Therapist Rod Filart.
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Public Awareness of Signs and Symptoms of Stroke Remains Poor SALISBURY, MD – Stroke occurs every 40 seconds, affecting almost 800,000 people in the Unites States each year. Yet, calling 911 within an hour of stroke onset is done fewer than 50% in reported cases. Many times individuals don’t e....April showers bring May flowers! PHC Occupational Therapist Miranda Wood couldn't wait to brighten Allison Freshwater's day with this beautiful arrangement of flowers.
PHC branch director Beverly White hit a home run with her recent interview on the Delmarva Shorebirds' Silver Sluggers program. Don't miss it - tonight at 5:00 pm on WBOC-TV.
Do you know what Medicaid covers? Critical information for people 50+. It impacts insurance coverage, long term care and more.
Medicaid is crucial to seniors and awareness is crucial to the program's survival
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Many people don’t realize that Medicaid helps millions of seniors to pay for long-term care — in skilled nursing facilities as well as in-home and community-based care.Couldn't have asked for better weather for the Delmarva Shorebirds Silver Sluggers Kick Off Party!
Club members got an extra special surprise with a visit from WBOC's Delmarva Life crew as players walked around signing baseballs and hats.
There's still time to sign up to become a Silver Slugger! Call the Shorebirds front office at 410-219-3112.
You don't want to miss out on your FREE limited edition Shorebirds hat and exclusive opportunities to win signed memorabilia during the season!
Spring cleaning time - for your medicine cabinets! This Saturday, head to Apple Discount Drugs to dispose of your unused or expired prescriptions drugs.
Thanks to Delmarva Shorebirds' GM Chris Bitter and his team for making our sponsorship of the Silver Sluggers easy and fun. Next two games 4/25 and 5/2. Come see us, get your free hat if you are a member, and spin the wheel to win a prize!
Peninsula Home Care Area Director of Operations, Nancy Bagwell was excited to present Miranda Wood with her "Outstanding Occupational Therapist of the Year" plaque and gift. We are so grateful to have her as part of the team!
The next Delmarva Shorebirds Silver Sluggers game is April 25. Join now to get this FREE limited edition cap from Peninsula Home Care and join us for a members' reception before the game, too. We'll be at the park "Going Above and Beyond ... for YOU!"
Who's ready for some baseball??? Peninsula Home Care is proud to sponsor the Delmarva Shorbirds Silver Sluggers... the premier club on the Eastern Shore for seniors 55 and up. Win prizes, play baseball BINGO and so much more! Call 410-219-3112 today!
99% of Americans age 40 and older have had chickenpox even if they don't remember it. Here's why the CDC is recommending those age 50 and older get the new shingles vaccine - whether or not you remember those little red bumps or not.
Why You Should Get the New Shingles Vaccine
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People 50 and older should get the new shingles vaccine whether or not they remember having had chickenpox as a child, experts say.Terrific first Silver Sluggers game at Delmarva Shorebirds! We gave out nearly 500 hats to Silver Sluggers ticket holders and watched the 'Birds win their 7th in a row, shattering the old season start record! Still a great deal to join - get 8 games for the price of 3, claim your free hat and have a chance to win some prizes. Call 410-219-3112 for details.
Congratulations are in order for our "Outstanding OT's of the Year!"
A round of applause for Miranda Wood of the Salisbury/Ocean Pines Branch and Helen Serrano of the Peninsula Home Care Nanticoke Branch in Seaford.
A round of applause for Miranda Wood who works out of our Salisbury and Ocean Pines branch offices for being the 2018 Outstanding OT of the Year!
Here's what her coworkers had to say about her...
“Miranda is caring, reliable and has great clinical skills. She likes to collaborate and is a good communicator with her team.”
“Through creative thinking, she developed some adaptive equipment for some of her patients.”
“Miranda is always flexible with her schedule which directly benefits her patients and other clinicians.”
Happy World Health Day!
To celebrate... try these SuperFoods to keep your heart healthy and happy!
World Health Day 2018: Eat these superfoods for a healthy heart
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Who doesn't want to have a healthy heart? Well, everyone does but hearing news about people suffering from heart problems has become quite a common thing of late. It is mainly because of their sedentary lifestyle and unwanted stress. One needs to consume heart-healthy foods which can help you lead a...About a third of Medicare's 61 million subscribers opt for Medicare Advantage, which can now be used for all kinds of health-related options, including some groceries.
Medicare Advantage Plans Cleared To Go Beyond Medical Coverage — Even Groceries
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Under new federal rules unveiled this week, these privately run alternatives to traditional Medicare might provide air conditioners, rides to medical appointments and home-delivered meals.Congratulations to Helen Serrano in our Seaford branch for being recognized as the 2018 Outstanding Occupational Therapist of the Year!
Helen was nominated by her peers and here's what they had to say about her...
“Helen exemplifies professionalism through her clinical expertise, excellent customer service and investment in patient outcomes.”
“A great mentor, Helen is kind, approachable, a team player and dedicated to occupational therapy.”
We've all had cuts and scrapes that we can take care of at home. But what about more serious wounds — the kind that involve stitches or a hospital stay?
A process called "Negative Pressure Wound Care" can help heal those wounds much faster than your traditional wound care dressings.
Peninsula Home Care is the first home care agency to bring this type of care into the home.
Learn more from our latest Delmarva Life segment...
A new Medicare Card may be coming your way! The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing new cards that do not include social security numbers to protect seniors from identity theft. A unique, randomly-assigned number called a Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI), will replace the Social Security # on the card.
What better time to sign up to be a Silver Slugger than Opening Day! Check out all of the perks that come along with being a part of the club! Get in the game... sign up today!
Hot off the press... the Spring issue of Peninsula Home Care's newsletter!
Read all about it!
• How PHC is treating wounds to heal faster
• "Get in the game" with the Delmarva Shorebirds
• Upcoming events you won't want to miss!
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Today at 5pm on Delmarva Life find out how Peninsula Home Care is using negative pressure to promote positive healing for wound care patients.
Blood pressure, oxygen saturation and weight are all very important measurements for individuals with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). Peninsula Home Care at Nanticoke's branch director Beverly White and account manager Andrew Wile had an opportunity to educate attendants at the Nanticoke Health Fair about the importance of self-monitoring measurements to detect CHF, a common chronic disease.
Congratulations to our partner, Steven Rose, RN; MN, and President and CEO of Nanticoke Health Services, on being named among the Top 50 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know. We're certainly glad we know him!
ROSE AMONG TOP 50 RURAL HOSPITAL CEO’S TO KNOW FOR 5th TIME | Nanticoke Health Services
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Becker’s Hospital Review has named Steven Rose, RN, MN, President and CEO of Nanticoke Health Services, to its list of “50 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know.” This is the 5th consecutive year Mr. Rose…Continue Reading ››It may officially be Spring but "Baby it's cold outside!"
PRMC's Chris Hall and Roger Follebout are prepared for Mother Nature and what she plans on bringing to the Peninsula.
Check out the limited edition baseball hat you get when you become a Delmarva Shorebird Silver Slugger! If you are a senior 55+ and up, become a member and you'll get tickets to nine Shorebirds games, exclusive opportunities to win signed memorabilia during the season and you can play Baseball Bingo and win prizes. They even host a kick off party for club members and give you a chance to throw out the first pitch! Don't wait... sign up today!
For more information about the Silver Sluggers program, contact the Shorebirds' front office at 410-219-3112.
Busy morning at Peninsula Home Care! Shooting our next Delmarva Life segment on a type of wound care that is helping patients heal faster and more comfortably. Stand by for the air date!
We wanted to share this post with our followers on what your pharmacist CAN'T tell you. Take a look!
A recent article in the New York Times explains how pharmacists are being controlled to "stay quiet" even when they know how to help customers save money on their medications.
There is real demand for CNAs and GNAs - and these jobs can lead to others. If you are considering a career change, this program may be for you.Mark your calendar or share with someone you know! Financial assistance and scholarships are available!
We are always looking to learn new things and share with our team. Our MD & DE staff enjoyed speaker Charles Marshall's humor and listening to him talk about the importance of customer service.
We're a sponsor of this great deal - will we see you at the ballpark? Nine games for $20 or $25 TOTAL per person for the season!Silver Sluggers is the premier club on the Eastern Shore for seniors 55+. Membership includes tickets to seven Wednesday Shorebirds games (excluding July 4th), an afternoon game on Mon, May 28th and an evening game on Tues, June 26th. Members receive a FREE limited edition Shorebirds Hat and exclusive opportunities to win signed memorabilia during the season. Each Silver Sluggers game features Baseball Bingo. The Silver Sluggers program is made possible by Peninsula Home Care in Maryland and at Nanticoke - home health care that goes "Above and Beyond for You!"
Buy now: bit.ly/2AocbBO
Our senior staff wants to remind you as "Heart Month" ends that your focus on heart health should never stop! Here are 5 things to do daily:
1) Eat healthy fats, not trans fats (read processed food packs)
2) Brush and floss daily to ward off bacteria in gums
3) Get 7-8 hours of sleep
4) Move hourly, especially if you're seated for work
5) Avoid second hand smoke (and quit if you're a smoker)
Hands to heart, these can make a difference!
If you live or work in Somerset County and are looking for a way to make a difference in your community, this might be your opportunity.Looking for a way to give back to the community, help others and make new friends? McCready's Volunteer Program continues to grow, and is currently accepting new volunteers.
Retired professionals such as teachers, nurses and physical therapists, McCready volunteers serve in various positions throughout McCready Hospital, Alice B. Tawes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Chesapeake Cove Assisted Living. They read books to and play cards and board games with residents as part of the Activities Program, welcome patients and assist visitors at the welcome desk in our main lobby, help staff with administrative tasks and special projects, transport patients and residents throughout the facility, and more.
McCready volunteers who met for a recent meeting include (from left to right) Randy Demers (Resident Transporter), Laura Beveridge (Activities Program and Physical Therapy), Alicia Hoover (Medical Records), Bev Amir (Medical-Surgical Unit), Bunny Lokey (Welcome Desk), Rev. Christine Mottl (Chaplain) and Marguerite Robinson (Welcome Desk). Volunteers Ann Renois (Timekeeper), Sue Lehman (Welcome Desk), Lorna Graham (Activities) and Donna Clark (Medical Records) were unavailable for the photo.
To learn more about volunteering at McCready Health, visit mccreadyhealth.org or call (410) 968-1200 and ask for Suzanne Tyler or Margie Morgan.
This exercise crew at MAC Inc wants you to KNOW YOUR NUMBERS so you can identify if you are in a healthy or unhealthy blood pressure range.
Here's the breakdown for blood pressure categories:
Normal - Less than 120 over Less than 80
Elevated - 120-129 over Less than 80
High Blood Pressure Stage 1 - 130-139 (upper #) or 80-89 (lower #)
High Blood Pressure Stage 2 - 140 or Higher or 90 or Higher
Hypertensive Crisis - Higher than 180 and/or Higher than 120
A stressful day in the office can boost the heart rate of the Procino-Wells & Woodland team in Seaford. How do you know your own heart rate? It takes 2 simple steps:
Take your pulse on the inside of your wrist, on the thumb side.
Use the tips of your first two fingers (not your thumb) and press lightly over the artery.
Count your pulse for 30 seconds and multiply by 2 to find your beats per minute.
Check out this website so you know what your target heart rate should be... healthyforgood.heart.org/move-more/articles/target-heart-rates
