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Chris Campbell on
February 10, 2012
Laura Ayers suffered a torn rotator cuff. Her doctor recommended that the 80-year-old undergo shoulder surgery right away. Arriving at the hospital, Laura was her usual self, joking with her daughter and the healthcare team. But after the surgery, she didn't recognize the family, her speech was inco...
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Chris Campbell on
February 03, 2012
Beating More Than Winter Blues
For many people, “winter blues” is not just a case of doldrums but a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This mood condition typically occurs annually in late fall or early winter with the change in daylight saving time and the adv...
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Chris Campbell on
June 20, 2011
Tips for Seniors Citizens to Stay Cool in Summer Heat
For information, contact: Chris Campbell Chris@rahpa.biz215-885-4160
Summer is a season when many activities take place outdoors, with warm temperatures and long days. As people ven...
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acarl on
April 27, 2011
A new report released by the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that patients who have hip replacement surgery are being released much earlier than 20 years ago. An analysis of Medicare recipients found that more of these earlier-release patients make return trips ...
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Chris Campbell on
February 11, 2011
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Angela Roeber on
February 01, 2011
Most of those readmissions are preventable with a little extra attention and care. That's exactly what Right at Home's RightTransitions program offers.
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Angela Roeber on
February 01, 2011
The Hospital to Home pilot program that Right at Home has been involved with in Winston-Salem, N.C., resultedin a 53 percent reduction in hospital readmissions during the first year of the study.
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acarl on
January 13, 2011
Elizabeth’s situation is a prime example of what happens when patients are discharged from the hospital but aren’t yet back to full health.
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acarl on
December 07, 2010
We wanted to let all of our readers know about the rollout of the Right at Home care transitions initiative, RightTransitionsSM. The program was developed by a task force comprised of the Right at Home corporate team and a group of Right at Home franchisees. The program offers best pract...
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acarl on
July 27, 2010
In its first year, the Hospital to Home Program reported a 53 percent reduction in hospital readmissions within the first 30 days. The first of its kind in North Carolina, the Hospital to Home program has been successfully addressing the complex needs of discharged patients to ensure a strong, home-based recovery.
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