MHC Nurse Supervisor begins training

WNC — Mountain Home Care Nurse Supervisor, Denise Hanks has begun training on the Naomi Feil Validation Therapy approach to Dementia

Five-Year Service Award Recipients (2011)

WNC — Mountain Home Care celebrates with the following service award recipients: Ruth Adams, Sharon Adams, Kay Bradley, Barbara Blevins, Cathryn Holt, Tracy Jackson, Joyce Ledford, Bula McGraw, Blondell Mease, and Suzanne Morrow.

2010 Caregiver of the Year

WNC — Congratulations to Amy Williams who is recognized for her outstanding work with Mountain Home Care clients and their families.

Navigating Home Care Options by Beth Brand (50 Forward Magazine):

HENDERSONVILLE — Navigating Home Care Options

College Walk holds Caregiver Dementia care Presentation:

BREVARD — College Walk and Mountain Home Care are offering a free presentation to caregivers of persons with dementia from 10am - 4pm, May 12 at the College Walk Retirement Community, 100 North College Row Brevard, NC 28712. Heather McKay, an occupational Therapist and Dementia Care Specialist with Partnerships for Health (www.pfhnc.com), will present an information packed program on dementia care. The audience will not only appreciate Heather's educational information but her passion as well. There is no fee but registration is required, RSVP by May 9, 2011 to Louann Johnson, College Walk. Call 884-5800 or email ljohnson@centurypa.com.

Memory Care holds Caregiver Workshop:

ASHEVILLE — Memory Care and Mountain Home Care are offering a free workshop to caregivers of persons with dementia from 2–4 p.m. March 1 at the Givens Performing Arts Center, 2360 Sweeten Creak Road. “Typical Progression of Dementia – What Can You Do to Help?” will feature nationally renowned dementia expert Teepa Snow and is designed to increase understanding of dementia stages and how best to help a patient through each stage. There is no fee but registration is required. Call 274-4801 ext. 2249 for more information.