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coronavirus

Too Much PPE, Too Many Safety Measures? Or Never Enough?

There is no telling how long this pandemic and the associated risks will last, but the good news is that you can take simple steps immediately to reduce your risk and go on about your business—albeit with modifications. With all the information out there, these are the most up-to-date advisories.

Lisa Shardon of Home Health Companions Interviewed on CBS

Lisa Shardon, President and CEO of Home Health Companions, spoke with CBS news in an interview this week. The subject of the interview was the company’s active hiring, even in this time when unemployment in the state and around the nation is at record highs. Read about the interview and the openings the company has.

11-Point Checklist for clients Needing In-Home Care During COVID-19

To support clients’ overall sense of wellbeing and health, you can place control in their hands with this 11-point checklist designed to minimize their risk while receiving at-home care. Share it with clients, and encourage its use as a step-by-step guide to ease minds and keep more clients safe.

6 Signs You’re Going “Isolation Batty” and What to Do About It

How do you know if you’re entering a “new stage of life” or if you’re just suffering the consequences of LOTS of time indoors during COVID-19? These signs are a little anecdotal, but you can easily tweak the details to see if they’re symptoms you can relate to. You’ll get the idea. Fill in the blanks for your personal situation to see if what’s “got you” is really cabin fever—then find out what to do about it.

An Amazing Trade-Off!

I had been a successful healthcare executive for almost two decades when I first met Lisa, the CEO of Home Health Companions. She was my client while I worked in the post-acute care industry. I would have been thrilled to know then that I would work with her later, though

Meeting Home Health Needs During the COVID-19 Crisis

We’re so very proud of our team members and their continued dedication to safely caring for our clients. During unprecedented times, our staff continues to observe stringent hygiene and health protocols while providing caregiving and nursing services. They are a vital human connection for our clients, especially right now. New:

Should you bring your loved one home?

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins asks families to consider bringing loved ones home from assisted living and skilled nursing facilities and caring for them at home. The Dallas Morning News reports that this suggestion is in response to confirmed COVID-19 cases among residents of a North Dallas senior-living facility. Every

Our response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)

Our hearts go out to those close to us and around the world affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19). With the virus continuing to impact communities throughout Texas, we want you to be aware of the diligence with which we approach caregiving. Our #1 is priority is the health and safety