Advanced Health Care Employee and Veteran Goes to Washington D.C.
By LeRisa Thompson |
Advanced Health Care’s long-time scheduler of twenty years, Daun Lenz, received the trip of a lifetime at the end of September 2023 when she traveled to D.C. with a group of other veterans aboard the “Puget Sound Honor Flight”. Honor Flight is a non-profit agency whose mission is to bring Western Washington veterans to Washington D.C.,…
Read More Nursing Assistant Appreciation Week
By LeRisa Thompson |
Nursing Assistant Appreciation Week July 14-20, 2023 Advanced Health Care had the privilege to honor and appreciate our employees during the annual National Nursing Assistant Appreciation Week. Every year in June, a week is set aside to honor the incredible work that these caring frontline professionals do every day for elders and people with disabilities. …
Read More 2023 Skills Fair
By LeRisa Thompson |
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…
Read More Advanced Health Care Awarded Employer of Choice Award 2023
By LeRisa Thompson |
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…
Read More January is Bath Safety Month
By LeRisa Thompson |
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…
Read More Holiday Traditions
By LeRisa Thompson |
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,…
Read More Team AHC and Another South Sound Alzheimer’s Walk Success
By LeRisa Thompson |
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…
Read More Advanced Health Care Caregivers Receive Nominations and Awards
By LeRisa Thompson |
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…
Read More Don’t Let DEHYDRATION Happen this Summer
By LeRisa Thompson |
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…
Read More 2021 Provider of Choice Award
By LeRisa Thompson |
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.
Read More AHC Ongoing Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
By LeRisa Thompson |
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.
Read More Checking in on the COVID-19 Frontline Workers of AHC
By LeRisa Thompson |
Click here to view the latest thurstontalk.com article on how our caregivers are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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