The purpose of National Nutrition Month is to bring awareness to the value of making educated food choices and promoting healthy eating and physical activity habits. Now is the perfect time to consider the impact certain food choices have on your body. Eating well promotes longevity and better quality of life, including your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. For older adults, especially, reassessing your dietary needs is critical as an unbalanced diet can lead to several serious health concerns, such …

Did you know that DCW’s are in the same category as doctors, nurses and other clinical therapists in terms of priority to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Last month we shared a variety of resources available regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Our ultimate goal is to help you understand the answers to any and all of your questions. Here’s a link to the COVID-19 FAQs for review. If you missed our Facebook Live in January, we had the pleasure of having Sherry …

Family Caregiver Day at the Capitol is for family caregivers, friends, and supporters to learn about current issues and policies affecting caregiving in Arizona. Home Assist Health caregivers are encouraged to join this virtual event where you will connect with other caregivers, share stories, build your support, network, and learn how you can advocate for caregivers in our community. There will also be raffle prizes available. The Arizona Caregiver Coalition will present the David Best Award to an individual whose …

Home Assist Health is continuously implementing ways to engage with our DCWs. Our Caregiver of the Month program allows us to recognize DCWs for their incredible work, especially since we all don’t have the opportunity to experience the impact they make on our members. The Caregiver of the Month for March is Lynn Hooker. Lynn has numerous members that she invests her time and energy into, and if you have ever had a chance to speak with her, she is …

Would you be able to tell if someone you love was having a heart attack? In recognition of Heart Month in February, it is a good time to brush up on the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, especially among the elderly, to be more prepared in case of this emergency. Every minute counts. Heart attacks occur when cholesterol or other material build up in one or more arteries, blocking the flow of blood to the heart. As the …

If you haven’t made your retirement account a priority or want to start a retirement fund as part of your New Year’s resolution in 2021, let us help! We are hosting a Facebook Live event on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 10AM, where you can learn how to get started or how to re-engage with your existing retirement account. Matt Brosius, VP of Finance here at Home Assist Health will be answering questions and providing tips on how to get started …

Congratulations to Gavonda Davis, who has been nominated as our Caregiver of the Month for February. Gavonda got into caregiving after caring for her own grandmother for two years and has only been with the company for five months. Gavonda is extremely punctual , and has received many kudos from members about how kind and patient she is with them. Thank you Gavonda for being such a great example of our caregiving team!

Retirement is something that all of us keep in the back of our minds as we enter the workforce. When we reach that milestone, it is time to reflect on the good we have accomplished. At Home Assist Health, we have been able to watch our caregivers grow over the years, and even watch them hit their ultimate career milestone…retirement! As a non-profit company who manages more than 500 employees, it’s an honor to retain incredible caregivers until they approach …

Sometimes we find ourselves or our members in immediate need for social services. Did you know that you can call 2-1-1 and be connected with someone in your area right away about social service needs? 2-1-1 is a 24/7 resource where experts can guide you in any direction regarding needs in all areas of health and well-being. In Arizona, you can call 877-211-8661, call 2-1-1 or go to www.211.org. Social services include but are not limited to: crisis, emergency or …

We know January was a bit crazy trying to understand how to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine. We wanted to update you with some important information. If you still need to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine, please use this link from any computer: https://www.maricopa.gov/5659/COVID-19-Vaccine-Locations. If you do not have access to a computer, please follow this link from your mobile device: https://www.bannerhealth.com/staying-well/health-and-wellness/wellness/covid/maricopa-county-vaccine.  For Members that are 75 years or older, there is the Banner Covid-19 Vaccination Hotline 833-509-0908 to assist …