Throughout my high school years, the dean would typically end the morning announcements with the same reminder: to pursue “in all things, ladies and gentlemen, moderation.” But for young teenagers who smirked at any suggestions of restraint, his message was often lost in translation throughout the course of that very same day. Sometimes we need … Read more
https://www.facebook.com/aplaceathome/videos/951815304849630/ About A Place at Home Our mission is to be an in-home care agency providing Compassionate Care delivered by Passionate Professionals who advocate for the health and wellness of those who want to remain in the comfort of their own home. We believe that seniors are happiest when they are able to remain in the comfort … Read more
If you have ever checked in at a hospital for an overnight stay, you may have had to sign some documents related to your “patient’s rights & responsibilities.” Your patient’s rights will include detailed instructions for how the hospital will administer your care. Typically, a hospital will also outline your responsibilities as a patient. While … Read more
While it may seem common for aging adults to experience a decline in eyesight, failing vision can put seniors at a dangerously higher mortality risk by complicating even the most basic parts of their daily routines. In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Ophthalmology, research suggests that the … Read more
What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is an essential substance for growth and development that is produced naturally by the body in your liver. However, when you consume certain foods, you can introduce additional cholesterol into your body that can build up in the arterial walls. When this build up occurs, the cholesterol can harden, making it … Read more
There are always things to do once you make the move to a senior living community. Who says that happy hours have to end once you move into a senior living community? You can still enjoy your favorite cocktail; in fact, some communities even have a lounge that is not limited to happy hour. Need … Read more
Before I was in the home care business, my grandparents used home care. It wasn’t until last week that I realized they used A Place at Home. While looking up my profile on our computer system, my mom’s name also came up, and that led me on a very rewarding search through records one afternoon. … Read more
The Midland’s Business Journal featured our CEO, Dustin Distefano, in the July 21, 2017, Business Minute section. Among the highlights are his two best pieces of advice he’s received: 1)The key to success is persistence, never quit and good things will come; and 2) If you work to achieve success for your employees and other … Read more
A Place at Home along with CHI Health at Home, will host a Casino Night called “Bets for Vets” on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Brighton Gardens, 9220 Western Ave., Omaha. All proceeds will benefit VA Homeless Outreach Programs. The VA’s specialized programs for homeless Veterans serve hundreds of thousands of homeless and at-risk Veterans … Read more
What does it take to become an A Place at Home Caregiver? As many home care companies as there are around Omaha, what makes A Place at Home stand out from the rest? Maybe it’s that we’re locally owned; maybe it’s the CARE model (Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful, Ethical); maybe it’s our fabulous clients. Another reason … Read more