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Private Nursing - Getting Back to Care
Private Nursing, Private Skilled Nursing, Concierge Home Care, Home Care Services Sam Cross Private Nursing, Private Skilled Nursing, Concierge Home Care, Home Care Services Sam Cross

Private Nursing - Getting Back to Care

The Nursing Profession, the key to our Healthcare System, is facing a Crisis. There are simply not enough Nurses to support our healthcare needs. And while it might be easy to blame COVID, this is an issue that has been building for some time and COVID pushed it to its breaking point.

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Meet Valerie M. Hatfield, BS, BSN, RN, CHPN Care Manager and Patient Advocate
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Meet Valerie M. Hatfield, BS, BSN, RN, CHPN Care Manager and Patient Advocate

I have always been interested in health and wellness.  My first degree was in community health, but it was not specific enough for me at the time to pursue a career out of.  My grandfather got sick shortly after I graduated, and had hospice at his home.  The nurses were genuine and compassionate.  I instantly made a connection to perfect strangers that had our best interest in their heart.  It motivated me to pursue nursing because of the love they gave my grandfather and family.

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What Types of Exercise Reduce Dementia Risk?
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What Types of Exercise Reduce Dementia Risk?

Several large studies have confirmed that vigorous exercise, walking and even doing household chores can greatly benefit the brain. Vigorous exercise seems to be best, but even non-traditional exercise, such as doing household chores, can offer a significant benefit. And, surprisingly, it’s just as effective at reducing the risk in those with a family history of dementia.

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The Case for Care Management in Home Care
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The Case for Care Management in Home Care

When people reach out for Home Care, they often have very specific needs. While there could be underlying health conditions that need support, there is also an individual’s unique way of life and daily routine that need to be considered. Unfortunately, traditional Home Care is not equipped for this level of detail.

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Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s Disease – Is there a difference? And why does it matter?
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Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s Disease – Is there a difference? And why does it matter?

Dementia is an umbrella term for a variety of different cognitive conditions, of which Alzheimer’s is the most common. But even then, Alzheimer’s disease and other Dementias can impact people differently depending on someone’s personality, their history, their relationships, as well as the stage of progression.

Why is this so important?

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Parkinson’s Disease and Mobility
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Parkinson’s Disease and Mobility

Although there are numerous symptoms which can have an effect on someone diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, we’d like to focus on how an individual’s mobility is impacted, and how you can proactively manage to keep living your daily life.

First let’s look at different ways an individual’s Mobility is impacted by Parkinson’s Disease. In other words, what are the functional areas most effected…

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The True Cost of Home Care, May NOT Be What You Think…
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The True Cost of Home Care, May NOT Be What You Think…

When considering home care in Chicago, the most common question seems to be “How much does home care cost?” But to discover the true value of home care, it makes more sense to ask, “What is the value that my family receives?”

Start by asking yourself some of these questions….

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Deeper Engagements Equal Better Outcomes
Care Management, Patient Advocacy, Home Care Services, Concierge Home Care Pieter Richter Care Management, Patient Advocacy, Home Care Services, Concierge Home Care Pieter Richter

Deeper Engagements Equal Better Outcomes

Nurses at Broad Street do so much more than simply provide care and oversight. They are Care Managers as well as Patient Advocates for each of our clients. Their involvement with you goes far deeper than most individuals anticipate. This deeper engagement is unique to Broad Street and is the core element of our Direct Home Care service model.

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Private Nursing? Direct Home Care? Or Both?
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Private Nursing? Direct Home Care? Or Both?

Many families are making decisions about their loved ones and learning as they go. This article aims to help you understand the different levels of support available and what options you have to assure that your loved one is kept safe and is well looked after.

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Amanda Marian, Broad Street Nurse, Patient Advocate and So Much More
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Amanda Marian, Broad Street Nurse, Patient Advocate and So Much More

The roles nurses play in their profession is never easily defined. It is an understatement to say that they wear many hats. In fact, every day the nurses at Broad Street encounter one-of-a-kind situations that are simply unprecedented.

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