AHC Blog

Every year we look forward to our annual “Skills Fair” – a day when we celebrate and honor our employees with gifts, prizes, fun activities, food, and speakers, as well as opportunities to review skills and learn new information.   After a three-year hiatus for COVID we were delighted to welcome our employees back into the office…

We are honored and humbled to receive the “Employer of Choice” award for the second year in a row! This is a national award, presented only to select agencies whose employees consistently rank them highest in areas such as training, recognition, and support.  We are grateful to our employees for honoring us with their comments and praise…

January is Bath Safety Month                           Did you know that The National Institute on Aging reports that 80 percent of falls suffered by those aged 65 and older occur in the bathroom?  Bathrooms can be hazardous places in our homes.  Additionally, for seniors and those with mobility issues, this puts them at an increased risk…

Holiday traditions are an important part of our culture.  Family and friends gather to celebrate, reminisce, and create new memories.  Our older family members are often the backbone of these gatherings.  Sometimes, in the midst of festivities and planning, we notice something isn’t quite right with our beloved family member. The signs are often subtle,…

Advanced Health Care and our employees have been sponsoring and participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s for well over two decades. Being part of such a meaningful and important cause in our community has been incredibly rewarding.  On Saturday, October 8, 2022, several of us laced up our sneakers once again and participated in…

The Healthcare Provider’s Council of Pierce County (HCPC) held their annual All Star Caregiver Awards reception last month at Weatherly Inn, Tacoma.  It was an evening filled with laughter, tears, but especially appreciation for all the amazing Pierce County caregivers who were nominated and in attendance. The awards committee received 97 nominations this year, recognizing…

Feeling tired?  A little run down? Dizzy or lightheaded?  Headachy?  These symptoms could be lots of things, including allergies, the common cold, or even COVID.  But, these are also all signs of dehydration!  We’re all susceptible to dehydration, especially in warmer weather, and when we’re physically active.  Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more…

We are proud to announce that we have once again received the “2021 Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice” award from Home Care Pulse. Click Here for the ThurstonTalk.com article.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed so much in all our lives, but our commitment to serve our clients with safe and reliable home care has not waivered.

Click here to view the latest thurstontalk.com article on how our caregivers are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Human beings have five fingers, five toes, five appendages, five senses, and five major systems of the body. In order to protect humanity, we have a list of 5 things we need to follow that will keep our clients and employees safe from the spread of COVID-19.

Just as we have since 1984, we continue to provide compassionate in home care and nursing services to our clients. We continue to monitor the progression of the Coronavirus, COVID-19, to ensure that we have the most accurate and latest information on the threat of the virus.  As you know, this situation continues to develop…