May 2022

Celebrating Nurses: A Day In The Life of a Home Health Care Nurse

Posted: 5/5/2022 11:36 AM by Interim HealthCare

What comes to mind when you think of a nurse? Is it someone wearing scrubs and tending to a patient lying in a hospital bed? Although the concept of nursing has existed for centuries, the field of nursing has expanded exponentially over time. There are now more than 2.9 million registered nurses in the United States alone, and many more worldwide. Nurses work in hospitals, doctors' offices, ...

The Future of Nursing Is At Home

Posted: 5/5/2022 11:05 AM by Interim HealthCare

When you think of a career in nursing, your mind probably goes straight to a hospital or clinic setting. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the growing demand for more convenient healthcare options, and a population with a longer life expectancy have all led to a major shift in how and where patients are treated. As the health industry adapts to more patient-centered models of care, n...

Act F.A.S.T.: How to Identify the Signs of a Stroke

Posted: 5/5/2022 10:21 AM by Interim HealthCare

Would you be able to recognize the signs if you or a loved one was suffering from a stroke? If you recognized the symptoms, would you know what to do next?

6 Ways Seniors Can Improve Their Mental Health

Posted: 5/3/2022 1:19 PM by Interim HealthCare

We often talk openly about the ways we can take care of our physical health–exercising, eating healthy, and going to the doctor regularly. But for whatever reason, the topic of mental health still seems a bit taboo. Even though 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, most don’t feel comfortable talking about what they’re going through and or discussing their sympto...