Spending time in the sunlight has several positive benefits. According to SCL Health, sunlight loads your body with beneficial vitamins, releases serotonin (our happiness hormone), and boosts bone health. However, in Arizona, with summer temperatures that rise above 100 degrees, spending time outside can be challenging. Below are tips for spending time in our summer sun. 1. Shop at your local farmer’s market. You can stock up on seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables at your local farmer’s market. It’s a great …

Congratulations to Monique Long who has been nominated as our Caregiver of the Month for June. Monique has been a caregiver with Home Assist Health since 2019. Since Monique started working with our team, she has been extremely punctual and has made a huge impact on the lives of her clients. Every client she has worked with so far has commented on what an excellent caregiver she is and how they are blessed to have her. She was inspired to …

Did you know that the leading cause of reversible blindness in the U.S. is cataracts? As a natural part of the aging process, cataracts affect more than 25 million Americans. June is Cataract Awareness Month. This is a time to raise cataract awareness and help to educate people about one of the leading causes of treatable vision loss in the United States. What is a Cataract? A cataract forms when the lens of the eye (which is about the size …

Payroll Reminders: Home Assist Health is paperless for all time and attendance.  Please use the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) that has been provided to you.  This is a State mandated system and failure to properly use this system  will include but not be limited to delay in pay and disciplinary actions.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the office today 602-795-7620. Pay dates by month:         June                   …

We have launched our newest recognition program where members of our staff nominate their peers for various “Compassion in Action” awards. Our inaugural winners are below. Congratulations and thank you for your extraordinary work for our organization! Read more details on their specific nominations below. Outstanding Service Excellence Award– Recognizes an employee who has consistently demonstrated exemplary performance within their program and has excelled in supporting the programs and services. Awardee: Marissa Sarmiento – ” Quite honestly, Marissa exemplified the …

Warm weather calls for refreshing food and drinks! With just 4 ingredients, you can create a homemade, natural fruit juice that is ideal for a warm spring day. PITAYA AGUA FRESCA Recipe and photo adapted from the recipe blog at mondaycampaigns.org INGREDIENTS: · 3 fresh pitayas (dragon fruit) · 6 cups water · ½ cup cane sugar or agave · 2 limes DIRECTIONS: 1. The first step is to cut the pitayas in half and scoop out the flesh with …

Self-care encompasses doing things that contribute to  your overall well-being emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. NIH shares simple practices that you can incorporate into your lifestyle to ensure you are being mindful of your mental health. Please see below for three simple ways to practice self-care for your mental health: 1. Set goals and priorities: Look at your list of goals and to-do list items and prioritize the ones that are the most important to accomplish. If your plate is …

May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma associated with these struggles. It’s also a great opportunity to discuss mental health with those you care about. Having open, honest discussions is the first step to strong mental health. How Can Mental Health Awareness Help?  1) Bring Awareness to Mental Health Symptoms Mental health awareness initiatives help those who are suffering to understand how the symptoms of …

Home Assist Health is proud to announce our May Caregiver of the Month, Luis Estrada! He has been an integral part of providing compassionate care to our members here at Home Assist Health. Luis consistently focuses on his members and makes each one of them feel like family. His journey as a Home Assist Health caregiver began in June of 2021. The passion for helping others runs in the family and he credits his mother with his decision to become …

Payroll Reminders: Home Assist Health is paperless for all time and attendance.  Please use the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) that has been provided to you.  This is a State mandated system and failure to properly use this system  will include but not be limited to delay in pay and disciplinary actions.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the office today 602-795-7620. Pay dates by month:         May                 …