by Candyl Eyster | Dec 15, 2015 | caregiver, hospice care, inspiration, pace, seniors
Caring for Mom For 11 years, Kelly Siegel and her family came together providing loving care to her mom at home. As the family members were also in the workforce, they brought in and used some outside organizations to help with her care, including physician, nursing,...
by Candyl Eyster | Nov 20, 2015 | alzheimers, caregiver, dementia, hospice care, seniors
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month shining light on the disease and its increasing impact on communities. In the U.S., the number of people diagnosed continues to spike along with costs of treatment and people providing care to their family...
by Candyl Eyster | Oct 22, 2015 | caregiver, HIV, Home health, hospice care, palliative care, seniors
We all want good health care. To feel like the people who are taking care of us are competent and caring. To feel like they’re meeting our needs. Overseeing the quality of care and services at Empath Health is quality improvement manager Suzanne “Sue”...
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...
by Candyl Eyster | Sep 23, 2015 | Health & Wellness, Prevention, seniors
Empath Health joins those nationwide in recognizing Take a Loved One to the Doctor Month in September. This month aims for everyone to take charge of their health and look out for the health of their loved ones by taking them to see the doctor. With this initiative,...
by Candyl Eyster | Sep 9, 2015 | bereavement, caregiver, grief, Health & Wellness, hospice care, palliative care, pediatric, resale shoppes, seniors, volunteers
To give is to care. We’re so grateful for the many volunteers who give their time and hearts supporting our mission of life-changing care. As we continue to expand our network of services to meet the growing needs of our Tampa Bay community, we need even more...