September is Healthy Aging Month! 💙💜
As we age, health becomes more important to develop healthy habits as we get older.
6 Tips To Make The Most Of Healthy Aging Month:
1) Stay social! (with safe social distancing of course 😉)
2) Be proactive: Get regular check-ups and yearly physicals.
3) Be positive in conversations and your actions every day.
4) Show them pearly whites! Research shows people who smile more often are happier.
5) Get moving! Go for walks, walk the dog.
6) Maintain A Healthy Diet
Sept. 21-25 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week!
Falling is not a normal part of aging. Every 11 seconds an older adult visits an emergency room for a fall related injury.
Here are 6 steps you can take to reduce your risk:
1) Find a balance or exercise program
2) Talk to your doctor, ask them to assess your risk of falling
3) Review medications with your doctor. They’ll know which medications can increase your risk of falling
4) Get your vision and hearing checked every year
5) Keep your home safe. Bath mats in the shower, grab bars, keep home well lit
6) Talk to your family. Ask for their support to help stay safe.
Take a short quiz to check your risk of falling: https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/falls-prevention/falls-free-checkup/
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We don’t realize how much our bodies allow us to do on a regular basis – that is, until we can’t do them anymore.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, illness or joint replacement, physical and occupational therapy can help get you back on your feet to do more of what you enjoy.
So what is physical vs occupational? How are they different? Why choose therapy services from Ethos Home Care?
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Physical Therapy vs. Occupational Therapy :: Ethos Care
Ethos is celebrating National Rehabilitation Week – Sept. 20-26!
THANK YOU to our rehab professional rock stars for all they do to create miracles of motion for our patients and improving their quality of life every day!
Each day, they provide help and hope to improve other people’s lives. From joint pain to stroke – they’re the cheerleaders for recovery and this week we’re cheering them on!
Just a Closer Walk
Join us for Weekly Music by Ethos!
Walking in Faith
It can be difficult, but something that can make it easier is if you have a friend for the journey.
Wherever we walk, God is with us.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease.
Ethos Home Care and Hospice supports the National Breast Cancer Foundation who provide help and inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services.
To learn more, visit: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/
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October is National Physical Therapy Month!
It is an annual opportunity to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy.
Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants play a critical role in helping our aging population achieve their physical activity goals, and improve their quality of life.
Learn more at: https://www.ethoscare.org/our-services/home-care
So much fun partnering with this amazing organization! ❤️🐶
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We have big news to share! Last week, we celebrated our 50th Podcast Episode (When & Where for Senior Care) on KFGO 790 AM!
Our little show started over 3 years ago and has expanded to provide valuable information, resources and advice regarding aging!
Listen to our milestone podcast and mark your calendars to tune in for future episodes! Last week we had Ethos Home Care & Hospice to talk about Pet Therapy and other services they provide!
https://omny.fm/shows/it-takes-2-with-amy-jj/when-where-for-senior-care-pet-therapy
Ethos Hospice helps those with end-stage cancer live an enhanced quality of life so they can spend their remaining, days, weeks or months doing things they enjoy with the people they love.
Allow us the honor and privilege of staying by your loved one's side in times when you are unable to.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3d2P3ZE
What a Friend We Have in Jesus!
Join us and sing-along with music by Ethos! 💙💜
Our Ethos Home Care and Hospice team walked on Saturday morning for the Walk to End Alzheimer's!
As a team we came in first and raised $8,000 for the Alzheimer's Foundation through the Walk to End Alzheimer's!
#strongertogether 💜💙
This week is National Healthcare Quality Week!
This week we acknowledge the progress made by healthcare and quality professionals toward improving patient outcomes, and to prepare ourselves for the many challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Quality has taken center stage and more healthcare professionals are being called upon to do this critical work.
To learn more, visit: https://nahq.org/
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October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) month.
Contrary to popular belief, SCA is not a heart attack.
A heart attack occurs when blood flow through the heart is obstructed. SCA occurs when there’s an electrical problem within your heart and is often caused by an undiagnosed heart condition.
It is the cause of more than 350,000 death each year. But with proper prevention and bystander response could bring that number down.
Learn more at https://www.sca-aware.org/
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Join us for Devotions by Ethos!
Chaplain Tessa Hansen brings us words of wisdom for this week!
Our volunteer Darian and her therapy dog Chloe make a pit stop for a photo op before visiting with one of our patients. 🥰🐾
Ethos is currently looking for more Pet Therapy volunteers!
Learn more about our volunteer opportunities at https://www.ethoscare.org/volunteer
October 12-20 is Bone and Joint Action Week!
Held annually, the week focuses on disorders including arthritis, back pain, trauma, pediatric conditions, and osteoporosis. The themes and their related activities are designed to raise awareness worldwide about prevention, disease management and treatment.
We don’t realize how much our bodies allow us to do on a regular basis – that is, until we can’t do them anymore. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, illness or joint replacement, physical and occupational therapy can help get you back on your feet to do more of what you enjoy.
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Physical Therapy vs. Occupational Therapy :: Ethos Care
This month we celebrate families for National Family Caregiver Month!
Families are the primary source of support for older adults and people with disabilities and National Family Caregivers Month is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers.
For more information, visit: https://acl.gov/programs/support-caregivers
Home health aides can help older adults like your loved one with day-to-day tasks.
If you've noticed that your loved one is struggling to walk, drive safely and prepare healthy meals for themselves, a home health aide can greatly improve their quality of life.
Find out more about home health aides and this service offered by Ethos Care today:
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Does My Loved One Need a Home Health Aide? :: Ethos Care
Thank you, Midco! 🥳🎉
With support from the Midco Foundation, Ethos received a grant of $1,500 to enhance our telehealth patient monitoring program to promote aging in place.
This helps empower seniors to live safely and independently with the use of Health Recovery Solutions (HRS) telehealth patient monitoring. HRS telehealth is a remote care platform located within the home care patient’s home that allows clinicians to monitor, communicate with and visualize patients at high risk for hospital readmission alongside those on track with their recovery care plan. This platform allows clinicians to receive high-risk alerts and intervene early-on and accordingly to mitigate emergency department visits.
Enriching the quality of living for those we serve!
Happy Veteran's Day!
Today we honor those who have fought and continue to fight for our freedoms.
Thank you.
Personalized care, empowering life.
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Are you familiar with the eight dimensions of wellness?
Learn more about each dimension, why they're important and how Ethos Care helps you incorporate each dimension into every aspect of your life.
Read more: https://bit.ly/2IbAlEJ
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The 8 Dimensions of Wellness | Ethos Care
Meet our Associate Chaplain Volunteer Sister Juli Caron. Juli has worked in health care here in Fargo-Moorhead for over 36 years first as a nurse and then as a chaplain.
She has always had a desire to support patients and families at end of life.
"Because I'm a chaplain, I'm often called to be with patients who are dying. I just want to be a peaceful presence. To pray and be there for them."
When asked why she volunteers her spiritual gifts with hospice she said, "this is the closest I can be to heaven. It's something that touches my heart, that I can't put into words."
Learn more about our spiritual care at www.ethoscare.org
Choosing a home health care provider can be challenging, especially if you aren’t sure what to look for.
Hiring the right home health care provider can improve your loved one’s quality of life and help you reclaim your role as spouse or child rather than a daily caregiver.
If your loved one qualifies for home care and you’re researching caregiver options, consider these seven factors that can make your decision a bit easier.
How to Choose a Home Health Care Provider | Ethos Care
Are you searching for the right home health care provider for a loved one? Find out what factors to consider when searching for home health care services.
How to Choose a Home Health Care Provider | Ethos Care
Are you searching for the right home health care provider for a loved one? Find out what factors to consider when searching for home health care services.
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Things are looking festive here at the Ethos Home Care and Hospice office in Fargo.
Shoutouts to our Hospice Social Worker Cheryl for making the 85 paper hearts that are now displayed in our office windows. And to our community liaison Tammy for her decorating skills.
In case you haven't heard, Giving Hearts Day is this Thursday, February 11th. Here's how you can support us:
💙 Volunteer your time and talents.
💙 Donate money.
💙 Shop our Amazon registry.
You can do all three things at our Giving Hearts page. Click the link below to check it out.
https://app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/1491
As we head into this week of giving, we are reminded that we are giving and receiving something much bigger than money or goods. When we give, we share the love of God.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." - James 1:17 NIV
Donate gently used or new cds to give our patients the gift of music for Giving Hearts Day.
Our patients love music from icons such as Elvis Presley and Lawrence Welk. Other popular genres are classic country, big band, and music of the 50s and 60s.
Please call our office at 701-356-3803 and ask to speak to our Life Enrichment Coordinator to arrange a time for drop-off.
Thank you for your support of our mission. Please consider sharing this post with friends and family.
Ethos is actively seeking Administrative Volunteers to assist in our Fargo office. Our administrative volunteers help with a variety of office tasks such as filing, printing, organizing, and more.
If you or someone you know is interested in giving of their time and talents, please have them contact our Life Enrichment Coordinator at 701-356-3803.
Or visit our website at www.ethoscare.org/volunteer for more info.
