Kindred at Home

Work where you’re valued and where your care makes a real difference in a patient’s life. At Kindred at Home, we make our employees top priority so they can deliver the highest level of care in their communities. https://careers.kindredathome.com/

To all our colleagues and friends observing Ramadan, we wish you a peaceful month of reflection and community. Ramadan Mubarak!

When a group of 600 nuns chose to donate their brains to a University of Minnesota study 30 years ago, they did so in the hopes of advancing the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. But no one could anticipate the most crucial piece of the study’s revelatory findings: their handwritten autobiographies. Hear the remarkable story. https://www.cnn.com//vital-signs-the-nuns-devoted-to-under

Move over March Madness it’s Occupational Therapy Month! Our occupational therapists help our patients stay independent and progress toward their goals. But you might be wondering - what exactly is occupational therapy? It’s an individualized practice that helps people of all ages prevent or live better with injury, illness, or disability. OT can take many forms, but all of them begin and end with compassionate care especially at Kindred at Home. Don’t hesitate to contact us (833.HOME.046) if you or a loved one could benefit from home health services. https://www.aota.org//Cost-Effective-Health-Care-Reform.as

Meet Robin. When her mother was diagnosed with lung cancer, Robin became her full-time caregiver, providing invaluable emotional support. She also worked with a team from Kindred at Home to make sure her mother was never alone. At Kindred at Home, we honor the crucial role caregivers play in supporting our home health patients on their road to recovery. If you have a loved one who you think might benefit from home health support, contact us today at 833.HOME.046. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7iSwhARav4

Happy Doctor's Day! Simply put, physicians are at the core of what we do. We rely on their expert directives to create the best care for our home health patients and the appreciation runs deep. Did you know Doctor's Day originated in Georgia? Eudora Brown Almond, the wife of a doctor in Winder, Georgia, petitioned for the holiday until its first observation on March 30, 1933. The date also marks the anniversary of the first use of ether anesthesia by Dr. Crawford W. Long. Learn more about the history of Doctor's Day and thank a doctor in your life to mark the occasion! https://nationaltoday.com/doctors-day/

As we honor social workers this month, we went straight to the source to find out what's the advantage of working for Kindred at Home? For medical social worker Michael S. Bidamen, it's the chance to make a positive difference. How might you change the lives of those in your community? Explore career opportunities today!

How are those New Year's Resolutions coming along? Are your free weights looking a little dusty? Type 2 diabetes comes with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which is why we're passionate about heart-healthy behaviors all year long. Check out these eight exercise tips to restart your resolutions and reduce heart disease risk in Type 2 diabetes. reptn.io/G4A-eBBAhEA

On National Diabetes Alert Day, we invite you to get to know your A1c. An A1c test tells you your average blood sugar levels, which can help you understand if you're at risk for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, or if you're effectively managing your diabetes. The CDC recommends a baseline test for adults over age 45 or those under 45 with other risk factors. Why wait? Learn more about how to understand A1c test results today. reptn.io/G4A-eBBAhEA

It's time to break out your finest pastels (and an umbrella, while you're at it). That's right! It's officially spring, and we're wishing you a glorious season of growth and renewal from everyone at Kindred at Home.

Cultivating healthy behaviors is a cornerstone of our approach to home health. Our nurses focus on seven in particular that can add up to positive, lifelong change for our patients. From understanding how food affects chronic conditions to accomplishing self-selected movement goals, these behaviors can help patients improve their emotional and physical wellbeing after being diagnosed with a chronic illness or suffering a limiting injury. Think home health might be the right choice for you or a loved one? Contact us today!

What's so great about working for Kindred at Home? We went straight to the source to find out from some awesome employees. Interested in working with a team that feels more like family? Explore career opportunities today! https://careers.kindredathome.com/