Message From the Office: November 2020
Message From the Office Well, it’s November and typically at this time of year we begin to settle into routines of holiday preparations, decorations, gatherings and reflections on the past year. Well, that might be pretty tough for some this year. However, if we can find ways to be grateful for little things, we can […]
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November is American Diabetes Awareness Month
We probably all know someone that has diabetes. 34.2 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. That’s a rate of more than 1 in 10 Americans. The American Diabetes Association estimates that 1 in 3 Americans are considered pre-diabetic. Think about how many people are in your family and these numbers become staggering. Type 2 diabetes […]
Read More Employee of the Month: November 2020
November Employee of the Month: Carol Croll This month we highlight the Affinity Home Care Agency’s November Employee of the month, Carol Croll. Carol has been one of Affinity’s physical therapists for 6 ½ years. She originally wanted to follow her grandmother’s lead and become a nurse. However as a former softball and basketball player, […]
Read More Client of the Month: November 2020
Client of the Month-Marjorie Poland It is safe to say 2020 has been a year of surprises, frustration and finding ways to handle adversity. This month we have the opportunity to catch up with a client that we met when she needed assistance after suffering a broken shoulder. Marjorie Poland was lucky however. When […]
Read More Changes in Balance and Mobility in Seniors
Changes in Balance and Mobility in Seniors We often see a gradual change in our parents or our friends as we age. Often it is a stiff knee, a sore back, hip pain or onset of plantar fasciitis that makes us start wearing more stable shoes or even make people move less. Maybe it is […]
Read MorePaid Book Bonus!
Paid Book Bonus! The covid-19 crisis is still with us. As the seasons change we seem to be familiar with the “new normal”, but we also realize winter isn’t far off in Michigan. Affinity Home Care Agency has seen an increase for the need of home care professionals and we anticipate an even larger increase […]
Read MoreWe are hiring home care pro’s… but not just anyone…
We are hiring… but not just anyone… There are a lot of places where you can get a job. Many stores, offices and hospitality industries are looking to hire anyone willing to go through the application process. However, a career in home care is not an application that you check boxes and fill in the […]
Read MoreDid Someone Say, “Bonus”?
Did Someone Say, “Bonus”? We all know that the last 7+ months have been… unprecedented, unpredictable, uncertain… but regardless, we have been resilient, creative and resourceful. As an industry there is no doubt the coronavirus pandemic has created an increased need for home care professionals. Doctors realize that the therapies, care, companionship and assistance home […]
Read MoreYour Vote Counts
Your Vote Counts We all know that there is an election happening soon. Luckily, we can vote absentee, if you so choose. If you haven’t yet registered to vote, or still need to request your absentee ballot, you still have time… but don’t delay! You can actually go to your city clerk’s office with your […]
Read MoreWorld Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month There are 35.6 million people in the world diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common form of dementia. It is a fatal disease that does not have a cure, prevention or a way to slow the progression of the disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the […]
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