CHP Adult Day Centers in Archbold, Celina, and Van Wert, provide a safe, secure setting for individuals who need supervision during the day or who would benefit from additional social engagement outside their homes. There are more than 7,500 adult day care centers in the U.S. according to the National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA). […]
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The term “hospice” has been trending on Google and social media since it was recently announced that former president Jimmy Carter would be transitioning into it. If you’re not familiar with this common end-of-life care option, here’s what to know about hospice, who is eligible, how it’s beneficial, and more. What Is Hospice? Hospice care
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1. Adult Day Care gives family caregivers the break they need. CHP Adult Day Centers in Archbold, Celina, and Van Wert provide a safe and engaging atmosphere where elderly and disabled adults can spend their day. This care option allows family caregivers to have a break from their caregiving responsibilities while knowing their loved one\’s daily
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By Barbara Karnes I received a letter from a woman whose father recently died. She explained all the surgeries, medical interventions, TPN, gastrostomy, multiple catheters, medicines, and hospitalizations that she, her father, and their family dealt with over an 18-month period. She lamented that no one in the medical arena, except one woman who used
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Skilled home health care is an insurance-driven medical service delivered wherever is home at the time of need – your house, apartment, or assisted living residence. Skilled home care is prescribed by your doctor as a temporary or intermittent service, to get you back on your feet. Visiting Nurses Here in northwest Ohio, you may
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For families caring for a family member facing a terminal illness, life is challenging to manage. Patients and caregivers feel a range of emotions like anger, sadness, loss, frustration, uncertainty, and fear. This is a lot for families to handle on their own. CHP Home Care and Hospice offers services to meet the needs of
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My dad passed away a little over a year ago. While it has been hard learning to grieve that loss, I consider myself extremely lucky and blessed. I was a caregiver for him at the end of his life, and while that decision is not for everyone, it was one of the greatest honors of
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Brad Vannett, 44, of Van Wert has been a Raiders fan since he was 10 years old. “I am still a diehard fan,” Vannett said. “I love my Raiders!” Vannett was thrilled when his favorite team opened its new stadium in Las Vegas in 2020. It was his dream to visit Allegiant Stadium and see
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November is National Home Care and Hospice Month; an annual observance established by President Jimmy Carter in 1978. Back then, only a few thousand people received hospice care. Today, nearly 1.5 million Americans receive hospice care every year. With 10,000 Americans turning 65 every day, the need for health care continues to rise and home
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This summer, Manuel “Manny” Garcia, 72, came to the Haven of Hope men’s shelter in Van Wert after he was displaced from his apartment following serious health issues. Haven of Hope and CHP Home Care & Hospice are collaborating with local resources to address Garcia’s needs and help him progress toward independent living. Garcia was
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