April is Stress Awareness Month
Caregiver burnout can be a big problem for individuals caring for a loved one. In our experience, it is the family members or spouse caring for someone who has been involved in a life-altering event …
Read MoreHome for the Holidays: Signs that Your Aging Parents May Need Help
The holidays are now over, and we have returned to our normal lives. Regular work schedules, the kids are back in school and the Christmas decorations are put away neatly in storage bins. You have …
Read MoreFlu Prevention
Unfortunately the flu season has taken a turn for the worse in recent days. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows influenza is now widespread in 43 states, up from 36 states the previous …
Read MoreSeasonal Hazards and the Elderly
How AmeriStaff Home Care Can Help You and Your Family Combat the Winter Months Ahead The winter months in Michigan have arrived, which present challenges for all. And while for many of us, challenges mean …
Read MoreJuly is National UV Safety Month
SLIP! SLOP! SLAP! and WRAP! The American Cancer Society promotes this clever slogan that is easy to remember for the ultimate UV radiation protection. Slip on a shirt…slop on sunscreen…slap on a hat and wrap …
Read MoreAmeriCare Medical, Inc. Receives Accreditation for Excellence in Care
The Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) Recognizes AmeriCare’s Innovation and Vision for Eighth Year. (Troy, Michigan) – July 15, 2014 – The Community Health Accreditation Program, Inc. (CHAP) announced that AmeriCare Medical, Inc. has been …
Read MoreHow Do You Know When Homecare is Needed for Your Aging Parent?
From Men’s Health Week to Father’s Day, the month of June celebrates men. It’s an opportunity for us to step back and reflect on the men in our lives, particularly, our fathers, who have provided …
Read MoreHelping Seniors Avoid and Treat the Flu
Are you suffering through coughing, headaches and chills? Welcome to flu season. While the flu is a fatiguing ailment for everyone, did you know that senior citizens are particularly susceptible to the flu bug? Seniors, …
Read MoreLetter of Thanks from Patrick J. Devlin
We were honored to receive this letter from Patrick J. Devlin about the great care our nurses gave his mother. “On behalf of myself, Carla and the entire Devlin family, we would like to thank …
Read MoreChristine Andrews, RN HCS-D New Director of Nursing for AmeriStaff Services
It is with great pleasure that AmeriStaff Nursing Services announces the addition of two very valuable staff members. Please join us in welcoming Christine Andrews as the Director of Nursing (DON)and Marjorie Bennett as the …
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