June Awareness: Alzheimer’s Disease The month of June observes several awareness issues. The 2 awarenesses Affinity Home Care Agency focuses on this month are Alzhiemer’s disease and brain health. We assist many clients and families affected by these health issues and they are often tightly connected. There is common confusion differentiating Alzheimer’s from dementia. The […]
Read MoreCertified Dementia Practitioner We are pleased to announce that Chris Zayid, owner of Affinity Home Care Agency recently became a certified dementia practitioner. This is a specific educational training that is important in order to better serve our aging population. Dementia is not a specific disease, but rather an overall term that is used to […]
Read MoreJune Client of the Month This month we have the distinct privilege to get to know Mr. Jim Meade. Jim has been a client of Affinity Home Care since he moved back to the Detroit area and needed home care services to take the burden of daily chores off his mind. He loves having his […]
Read MoreThis month we highlight Diana Abrigo as our Employee of the Month. Diana joined Affinity Home Care Agency in October 2019 as the intake coordinator. She came to Affinity from Beaumont Hospital where she had been a contracted scheduling coordinator since 2009. Diana says choosing to work in healthcare has been an easy choice because […]
Read MoreWe are inspired by our Client of the Month for May, Nathima Atchoo. It is fitting to honor her during this Mother’s Day month as she is a mother of 4 children. We had the pleasure of a phone conversation with Nathima to learn a bit more about her. Nathima Atchoo was born in Baghdad, […]
Read MoreIn May, we take the time to become more aware of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. ALS is a progressive disease that causes the degeneration of motor nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Eventually, the muscles weaken and atrophy. Generally, it is not diagnosed until after the age of 50, but […]
Read MoreStroke Awareness is one of the important topics of awareness for the month of May. So do you know the warning signs? Quick action is important to potentially lessen the damaging effects of a stroke. To help us remember the symptoms of stroke, the American Stroke Association wants us to think FAST. F is for […]
Read MoreDuring this time of isolation, seniors can feel particularly lonely. Maintaining meaningful connections is important. Affinity’s caregivers can help organize and facilitate a connection with your loved ones. Contact us to set up your family with an Affinity caregiver.
Read MoreHappy video Wednesday! Chris Zayid speaks with Cara Bosco, a Locum Physician Assistant with Comphealth.
Read MoreApril is Occupational Therapy Awareness Month. Affinity Home Care Agency has amazing occupational therapists that help our clients in their homes every day, even during this pandemic. The Affinity OTs help our clients safely in their homes, in a time when going out for therapies and treatments are either not available, or not safe. We […]
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