Archive for the 'Home Health' Category

Allowing Granddad to be Granddad

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

Nelson Kamithi, primary care giver, earns praise for his care and compassion
Sometimes we don’t know a good thing until we experience it.   And convincing a loved one that they will enjoy the help of a home health caregiver is not easy duty if Granddad is “set in his ways”. 
Janelle Ansell, a license Long Term Care Administrator,  witnessed [...]

Choosing The Right Day Health Center for MOM

Monday, October 26th, 2009

 Listen to hear Jenon Laurene and her mother discuss making a decision on the best place for Mom. 

 
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Daughter Jenon Laurene and her mother, Doris Jean Hoogstad
Elder and Adult Day Services (EADS) operates a day health center on the campus of Wesley Homes in Des Moines, WA.  And like community clubs or social associations everywhere, the interaction between individuals [...]

The Authentic Face of Wesley Homes

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

 
Wesley Homes resident Berta Hamby welcomes guests into her home at Des Moines Open House.
Wesley Homes’ open house last Sunday in Des Moines was as much an invitation to make new friends as it was about touring living accommodations and all the amenities that residents enjoy.  If you missed this, make plans to attend the [...]

Relationships That Drive Successful Rehabilitation

Friday, August 14th, 2009

 Award winning occupational therapist, Danielle Bergeron, pictured with client Mary Benson, at Wesley Homes Health Center.
People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.  This is never truer than in a patient’s rehabilitation.  A therapist who can build bonds of friendship with their patients is truly an asset to the [...]

‘What’s Cookin’–An Adventure in Quality Home Care

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

June 9th – 11th, Wesley Homes Home Health Aides were trained in food safety, nutrition, best practices for shopping and the best part – cooking class with Wesley Homes Executive Chef Chuck Chalfant. 

Pictured with Executive Chef Chuck Chalfant from left to right are HH Staff:  Ellen Martin, Karen Bjelland, Maria Pullido, Precios Velasco, Yoko Davis; [...]

Guardianship-what is the process and what do they do?

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Who needs a guardian?  People subject to guardianship are typically the very young, very old, mentally ill or disabled. What is the purpose of a guardian? Guardians are meant to protect the vulnerable and can manage both personal and financial aspects of life depending on the needs of the individual. 

Meeting your Health Needs at Home

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

Wesley Homes At Home helps to meet the needs of patients, family, and friends by offering home health care providing a broad range of effective medical care and support services in the comfort of one’s own home.
Click here to learn more…