by Kim Snarr | Dec 22, 2016 | ASAP Feed, blog, counseling, education, Health & Wellness, HIV, Prevention
It’s a new age with the significant progress made in HIV treatment and support that helps people live much longer lives. But locally, nationally and globally, many people continue to become infected and need care, including a recent spike with youth. HIV and other...
by Kim Snarr | Aug 15, 2016 | ASAP Feed, blog, Community, HIV, Prevention
Today HIV is a highly-manageable health condition thanks to advancements in treatment, advocacy and community services. With ongoing care and support, people who are infected can live long, prosperous lives, just like Gulfport resident and ASAP volunteer Greg Stemm....
by Candyl Eyster | Jul 7, 2016 | caregiver, Health & Wellness, Prevention, Sin categorizar
With all that a healthcare provider must consider when caring for a patient, it may come as a surprise that hand hygiene is the single most important patient care practice one can perform in preventing healthcare-related infections. Did you know that hands are the...
by Candyl Eyster | Jun 28, 2016 | caregiver, Home health, hospice care, pace, Prevention
The importance of preparing With hurricane season officially upon us, all Florida residents must be prepared with supplies, a list of key contacts and a variety of plans: to take care of pets, for family members to find one another, to ensure others are safe, if...
by Kim Snarr | Mar 22, 2016 | caregiver, Health & Wellness, pace, Prevention, seniors
The U.S. is making strides with lower rates of diabetes due to increased education and prevention. On Diabetes Alert Day today, we join in encouraging everyone to check their risk of diabetes and take charge of their health and wellness. Scott Kapulskey, MD, FAAFP,...
by Candyl Eyster | Oct 15, 2015 | Health & Wellness, hospice care, Prevention, seniors
Falls can cause major harm to your health, including head trauma, fractures or other injuries – even death. It’s a serious health problem, especially among the senior population. “One out of three older adults (those aged 65 or older) falls each year, but less...
