Resources
Articles
Worcester Business Journal Articles
Educating Seniors: Bring Your Health…Home
A Monthly Column by Kimberly Harmon, RN, BSNThis article runs in The Stonebridge Press, The Auburn News & The Webster Times
Get Quality, Professional and Attentive Home Health Care (PDF)
Seniors and Holistic Health: Get the Tools You Need to Live Well Today and Age Better Tomorrow (PDF)
Senior Driving Follow-Up: Know When to Say When (PDF)
Auburn Fall Festival 2009 (PDF)
“You, Your Car and Your Driving: A Healthy or Unhealthy Relationship?” (PDF)
We Want YOU… To Influence the Decisions that Affect Your Long-Term Care (PDF)
Twelve Tips for Caring for Alzheimer’s Patients (PDF)
The Best Home Health Care Doesn’t Fall Down; Neither Should You! (PDF)
My Conversation with State Rep. Paul Frost: A True Senior Advocate (PDF)
National Nursing Home Week: Can Industry Growth Be Supported? (PDF)
“I Like Mike”: A Candidate Who Shares My Passion for Quality, Affordable Home Health Care (PDF)
The Art of Home Health Care: The View from the Ground Level (PDF)
Raise Your Voice: Support Congressman McGovern’s Effort to Prevent Medicare Payment Cuts (PDF)
Six Ways to Make Sure You Get the Geriatric Care You Need (PDF)
Actions on Capitol Hill Could Affect Your Access to Home Health Care (PDF)
Heat Related Illness and Emergencies - by Guest Columnist Dr. Robert Hansen (PDF)
This Summer, Keep Your Cool (and Your Health)! (PDF)
"Educating Seniors: Bring Your Health… Home" (PDF)
"Five Steps to Help You Choose the Right Home Health Care Provider" (PDF)
"Ten Steps to Creating a Safe Environment for Your Long Term Stay in Your Own Home " (PDF)
"Hats Off to a Healthy 2007" (PDF)
"The Evening News: A Lesson in Home Health Care" (PDF)
"Marie’s Story: A Lesson in Why Knowing the Difference Makes All the Difference" (PDF)
Helpful Web Sites
Corridor Nine Chamber of Commerce
www.corridornine.org
Massachusetts Care Planning Council
The Massachusetts Care Planning Council (MaCPC) lists companies and individual providers on this website to help assist families deal with the crisis and challenges of long-term care. Locate trusted expert assistance. Find a council member in your area. www.caremassachusetts.org
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
www.thinkhomecare.org
National Private Duty Association
www.privatedutyhomecare.org
Pernet Family Health Service, Inc. is a non-profit home health agency committed to supporting families to be physically, socially, psychologically, and spiritually whole. Pernet Family Health Service is a neighborhood-based home health and social service agency serving poor families in the Worcester area.
Rooted in the tradition of the Little Sisters of the Assumption and based on a belief in the dignity and worth of individuals, Pernet applies a holistic approach to providing home-based nursing services, comprehensive social services, and family life education. Pernet aims, through its continued service and programs, to provide long-term strengthening and enhancement of family life.
www.pernetfamilyhealth.org
Resources for Families of Loved Ones Suffering from Alzheimer's:
http://www.alz.org
Local Senior Resources:
www.fiftypluscaregivers.com
The Discovering Wellness Program (offered by) Golden Earth Associates is dedicated to providing a uniquely integrated approach to psychotherapy. Utilizing both traditional and nontraditional therapies within a natural environment, our clients gain insight, skills and experience to better realize their greatest potential for life satisfaction.
www.discovering-wellness.org
Auburn Chamber of Commerce
www.auburnchamberma.com
Central MA Agency on Aging
www.seniorconnection.org
Massachusetts Council for Home Care Aide Services, Inc.
www.mahomecareaides.com
51 Union Street Suite 202
Worcester MA 01608
508-791-5600 / 1-877-CARE-414