HopeHealth Visiting Nurse social worker Deirdre Marzano reaches into her “bag of goodies” to give patients something to talk about — advance directives.
Home Care
7 reasons to become a home care nurse
Home health care nurses love that they get one-on-one time with their patients. But that’s not all. Find out these seven reasons to become a home care nurse.
Home care nurse: “I care for the whole person, not the symptoms”
A registered nurse switches to a home care nursing career and discovers the professional and personal enrichment she craved.
In home care, nurses find unique mix of rigor, freedom and time to connect with patients
Rosa Aguilar, RN, shares why she loves her career practicing modern-day home care with HopeHealth.
A home care aide: “This is more than a job, it’s my passion”
As a new mom, Elaine simply wanted a job with a flexible work arrangement. She ended up finding her 30-year passion. Here is her story.
Motivated to move: How physical therapy helped a bedridden patient reclaim life
Physical therapists empower patients to build physical strength and mental grit. Read how Ellen, a HopeHealth PT, helped Barbara get a new lease on life.
How to prevent falls, from your head to your feet
For many older adults, the golden years are a time to explore interests while enjoying family and friends—just at a slower pace. Here’s a whole-body look at fall prevention.
Through sickness and in health: A love story
Read the inspiring story of how hospice helped one Rhode Island couple accomplish what they most wanted: to stay together.
Managing heart disease: 5 tips to stay safe at home
February is National Heart Month, a great time to remind people living with heart disease of important ways to stay safe and comfortable at home.
Why I love my home care job
Is this blog series, we honor our wonderfully talented employees who care for people whose lives are touched by illness. Here in their own words, HopeHealth’s home care providers reflect on what makes their jobs special. Barbara Grossi, LPN I like working in home care for so many reasons. Most importantly, I like the connections Read More