Home Health Blog

Job Fair

2010-12-01T15:21:11Z

Able HealthCare Services is looking for dependable, caring CNA's and HHA's to join the leading private duty Home Health Agency in the area. We will be participating in the Southwest Florida Works Job Fair on December 8th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Southwest Florida Works 4150 Ford Street Ext., Fort Myers, Fl. If you are a CNA or HHA and looking for a job, we may be looking for you. Please gather up all your certificates and come see us at the event. All applicants are required to have the Level II background screening, so if you need to get that done, please contact the office prior to the event. All applicants must have a valid Driver's License, social security card, auto insurance, current CPR, and at least 6 months experience. Non citizens must have valid work authorization as well.

If you believe that care in the home is as important as we do, we encourage you to come and apply.

Caregiver Stress

2010-11-12T18:52:21Z

Being a Caregiver is stressful, and being a caregiver during the holidays is especially stressful. I can’t encourage you enough to take care of yourself. Eat right, get a good night’s sleep, and take time for yourself. We all know that we should do these things, but it’s easier said than done. We all think we can handle the stress.

Here are some signs that caregiver stress may becoming a problem, and need some attention.

1. Denial about the disease and its effect on your loved one.

2. Anger about limited treatment and that others don’t understand.

3. Social Withdrawal from events that used to be fun.

4. Anxiety about the future and facing another day.

5. Depression affects your ability to cope.

6. Exhaustion keeps you from completing necessary daily tasks.

7. Sleeplessness caused by a never-ending list of concerns.

8. Irritability leads to moodiness and negative responses and reactions.

9. Lack of concentration when performing familiar tasks.

10. Health problems begin to take their toll, mentally and physically.

If you are experiencing any of these…it’s time to start dealing with your stress. Call Able HealthCare Services and see how we can help.

Fly your Flag

2010-11-08T19:25:16Z

Veteran’s Day is this week, November 11^th. There are many Veteran’s Day activities going on in this area, but they are often hard for our patient’s to get to. This is a day to remember their service to our country, so let’s fly our flags. I will have mine up, and I encourage everyone to put up their flag as a way to say Thanks for protecting this wonderful country, and ensuring our freedom.

Daylight Savings Time

2010-11-05T12:06:04Z

On the first Sunday of November at 2 a.m., Daylight Saving Time ends for most of the United States — so this year,

we'll turn the clocks back one hour on November 7.*

Just remember...

Spring forward, Fall back

And don’t forget to change the batteries in your smoke detectors.

Get fit and stay healthy

2010-11-03T17:27:06Z

Cold and Flu season is here. I recently read that being fit was a good way to prevent or ward off the common cold. The entire story can be found here: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/fitness-fend-off-common-cold/story?id=12025862. So get up and start moving. You’ll feel better and maybe you won’t’ get a cold.

Election Day

2010-11-02T11:54:24Z

Today is Election Day. Don't forget to cast your vote. Together our voices will be heard. I think voting is an honor and an obligation.

Alzheimer's Training available

2010-10-28T11:56:17Z

Did you know that Able HealthCare Services is an approved provider of the required Alzheimer’s Training for home health agencies? Our in-service is in a self-study format and offers convenience for busy caregivers needing to have this training if they are working in home care. As an added bonus, those caregivers who are RN’s or LPN’s can also receive continuing education credit because this course is also approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. Anyone needing this required course is invited to contact our office. You may come to our office to take the course, or we can mail it to you. And in the near future we will be able to e-mail it to you. This course is also available to family members of someone with Alzheimer’s Disease at no charge…compliments of Able HealthCare Services.

Halloween

2010-10-20T12:17:40Z

Halloween is just around the corner. This holiday is very old and I found an interesting history of Halloween at http://www.history.com/topics/halloween. One of the most interesting facts about Halloween is that originally costumes were worn to ward off roaming ghosts. Many of us have memories of going door to door, dressed in costume and loading up on candy and treats. Stay safe this Halloween and have fun.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2010-10-20T12:16:32Z

This is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Have you had your mammogram?

Flu Season is here

2010-10-19T20:19:01Z

Just a reminder that it's flu season. Don't forget to get a flu shot for you and your loved ones!!