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The focus for this year’s campaign is “Taking action to prevent diabetes health problems”. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 37 million Americans are living with diabetes and 96 million are living with pre-diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic health condition which affects how your body turns food into energy. Your body breaks…

Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Community Nurse Home Care’s patient focused, 5-star rehab staff has some suggestions to help keep you and your family safe. Making your home safer Clear out objects that can make you trip/keep objects off…

Community Nurse Home Care has earned the 2022 SHPBest “Premier Performer” Award for both Home Care and for Hospice Services Fairhaven, MA  August 23, 2023 – Community Nurse Home Care has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Premier Performer” for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 5%…

National Immunization Awareness Month is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccines for people of all ages. Our focus for this post will be vaccines recommended for adults. Flu Shot Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. Some people,…

Know the difference between a hurricane “watch” and “warning.” Listen for National Weather Service alerts on TV or radio or check for them online. There are two kinds of alerts: A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 miles per hour [mph] or higher) are possible in a stated area. Experts announce hurricane…

Hurricane season starts on June 1 in the Atlantic and the Caribbean. It ends on November 30. Before hurricane season each year, make sure you and your family are prepared by planning ahead. Write down emergency phone numbers and keep them on the refrigerator or near every phone in your house. Program them into your…

Dr. C. Douglas Fogg has spent years caring for the Southcoast Community as a well-known and respected surgeon and wound care physician for 44 years before retiring in 2015. Dr. Fogg’sconnection to Community Nurse Home Care goes back many of those years. As long as he can remember, he has been referring patients to Community…

Foodborne illness tends to increase during the summer months because bacteria multiply faster when temperatures are warm. People also cook outside, away from refrigerators, thermometers, and sinks. Approximately 1 in 6 Americans are stricken with foodborne illness each year. This month, we will talk about simple steps we can take to decrease the risk for…

What is a Stroke? A stroke occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is blocked, or when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. As a result of either of these scenarios, parts of the brain do not receive oxygenated blood which supports brain health. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term…

Where do carrots eat their dinner? Answer: At the vege-table! Carrots are a root vegetable which are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. In this month’s blog, we will discuss the health benefits of including carrots in meal planning. Carrots are popular as a cooking vegetable, salad item, snack food, and raw vegetable. Carrots are…

Fall’s bounty includes a wonderful assortment of winter squash. Let’s talk about some of the nutritional benefits of several different types of winter squash. Acorn Squash Acorn squash is small, round and has a dull, dark-green rind with orange markings. Generally, avoid choosing acorn squash that has too much orange—they tend to be tougher and…

Bicycle, frog, yellow (we’ll get back to these words later) What is dementia? According to the World Health Organization, dementia is a syndrome – usually of a chronic or progressive nature – that leads to deterioration in the ability to process thought beyond what might be expected from the usual consequences of biological aging. It…