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. …

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…