**Editor’s Note: This is part of an informational series called Notes from the Nurse to increase awareness and understanding of health or clinical issues that could impact our clients and their families. This is the time of year when families and friends gather, far-flung relatives come to visit, and holiday parties or dinners are scheduled every weekend. But not this year. This…
**Editor’s Note: This is part of an informational series called Notes from the Nurse to increase awareness and understanding of health or clinical issues that could impact our clients and their families. It is no surprise we are seeing increases in anxiety and depression as there is so much uncertainty in everyone’s lives right now. The Kaiser Family Foundation data shows…
**Editor’s Note: This is part of an informational series called Notes from the Nurse to increase awareness and understanding of health or clinical issues that could impact our clients and their families. Flu season is quickly approaching, and health care professionals are continuing to manage the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. This convergence of two very contagious respiratory diseases is worrisome,…
During the COVID outbreak, Assisting Hands Home Care caregivers are delivering essential in-home care every day to citizens in Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean County to keep them safe and healthy. Home care is often left out of the health care conversation but it is a vital lifeline to so many. As front-line workers who care for millions of Americans, the…
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed our lives. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that all people over 60 stay at home and that all care facilities and senior centers close to visitors, as the odds of contracting the virus increase significantly with age. Staying at home and avoiding crowds is essential for everyone,…
Information about COVID-19 circulating the Internet with a large variety of sources, some of which are accurate, and some aren’t. To help keep you safe and healthy, we have put together a summary of the CDC’s guidelines and resources for easy access. The situation across the country continues to change, so keep checking back to the CDC’s website for updated…
