January is Winter Safety Month! Preparing ahead can make a world of difference. Here are some tips to help you be prepared this winter season! Take precautions outdoors Wear proper footwear for outside conditions. Walk slowly in snow and icy conditions. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing: wear a tightly woven, preferably wind-resistant coat or jacket; inner… Continue reading Winter Safety Tips
Every year our office staff participates in "A Family for Christmas" through our local Town Office. Our staff gathers gifts for children from a family (or two) in need in our community, in addition to needed household items for a "household basket". The Town Office then delivers the gifts and baskets to these families before… Continue reading A Family for Christmas
Post written by Jane Greenblatt, RN, Home, Hope and Healing President What does homecare mean to me? In asking this question to both nurses and office staff, the results and values were very similar. Carol, QA manager, said the following: "I feel this is a vital service for folks to be able to remain in their… Continue reading Homecare Month
World Mental Health Day is on October 10th every year. Mental health problems exist in our lives, families, workplaces and communities, impacting everyone. We must do as much as possible to prevent mental ill-health – as individuals and as a society. World Mental Health Day is a chance to talk about mental health in general,… Continue reading World Mental Health Day
September is World Alzheimer's Month! Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. *All information in this blog post is from the Alzheimer's Association* Some facts about Alzheimer's Disease: Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia - and accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases Alzheimer's is not a normal part… Continue reading World Alzheimer’s Month
Home, Hope & Healing (HHH) was started in 2002 by two sisters, Jane Greenblatt and Jill Lufkin Robinson - and this summer we are celebrating 20 years of providing quality Nursing services throughout the State of Maine. Both Jill and Jane are Registered Nurses and they continue to own and manage HHH today. The company… Continue reading Celebrating 20 Years of Providing Quality Nursing Services!
June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month! Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. *All information in this blog post is from the Alzheimer's Association* Some facts about Alzheimer's Disease: Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia - and accounts for 60-80% of dementia casesAlzheimer's is not a normal part of… Continue reading Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Cystic Fibrosis What is cystic fibrosis and is it catchy? Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system, and other body organs. No, it is not catchy. What are its mechanisms, and how does it work? Cystic Fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucous, sweat, and digestive juices. These secretions… Continue reading May – Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
As the weather here in Maine gets nicer, many of us will be able to get out and enjoy more of the great state of Maine with our family and friends. While enjoying the outdoors, be safe by being aware of deer ticks and the brown-tailed caterpillar during the spring & summer months. Ticks can transmit both… Continue reading Spring & Summer Safety: Ticks & Browntail Moths
Hopefully as COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted and the number of those who are vaccinated increase, many of us will be able to get out and enjoy more of the great state of Maine with our family and friends. While enjoying the outdoors, be safe by being aware of deer ticks and the brown-tailed caterpillar during… Continue reading Summer Safety: Ticks & Browntail Moths
Home, Hope and Healing Blog 