Monthly Archives: June 2012

PTSD Awareness Month

June is dedicated to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness. At SYNERGY HomeCare, we serve many veterans and others who have PTSD. We know many family caregivers like you who wonder what they can do to help their loved ones who have this condition. Continue reading

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National Safety Month

Falling in the home is not just a concern for seniors- they can be dangerous to people of all ages. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), falls are the second-leading cause of unintentional death in homes and communities. Inspired by the NSC and National Safety Month, here are some quick and easy tips to make your home safe. Continue reading

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Meet our Star Caregivers

A great caregiver is the most important component of home care. Our caregivers go the extra mile to make sure that the person (or family) they serve is safe, healthy and happy. Continue reading

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A Celebration of Fathers and Husbands

Every year on Father’s Day, millions of Americans give greeting cards and gifts in the form of barbeque grills and baseball tickets to fathers and husbands across the nation. In lieu of sending a hand-written card to every one of the country’s hard working family men, we’d like to offer up this letter of appreciation. Continue reading

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Recognizing SYNERGY HomeCare Caregivers

Dear Friends and Families, Our caregivers are important to us at SYNERGY HomeCare, and we are proud to dedicate this newsletter to them. At more than 20,000 strong, our national careTEAM represents a group of dedicated and compassionate people who … Continue reading

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World Blood Donor Day

Coming up on June 14 is World Blood Donor Day, a great day to get involved in the health of people of all ages around the globe. While SYNERGY HomeCare does not provide blood transfusions or collect blood donations, we work with many people who have relied on transfusions after injuries and during medical procedures. With the contributions of blood donors, the people we care for can have a better chance to live longer, healthier lives. Continue reading

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National Cancer Survivors Day

You may be newly diagnosed with cancer, undergoing treatment, or have years of remission behind you; no matter your current situation, you are a cancer survivor. We encourage you to join the celebration of life by attending a local event for National Cancer Survivors Day on June 3. Hundreds of events are held throughout the United States and Canada every year. Continue reading

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