During the month of November, the Home Care and Hospice community honors the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers who make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serve. These courageous caregivers play a central role in our health care system and in homes across the nation. To recognize their efforts, we call upon all Americans to commemorate the power of caring, both at the home and in their local communities, and ask them to join with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) by celebrating November as Home Care and Hospice Month. Our hospice staff exemplify the meaning of compassion and am so thankful they are here.
In addition, Home Care Aide Week & National Nurse Practitioner Week took place the second full week of the month, November 8-14, 2020.
NPs assist in focusing on all aspects of health and wellness for patients. These professionals who assist in advising, managing, and treating health are critical resources during these trying COVID times. They assist us in managing patients wherever they are needed.
Home Care Aides are the lifeline to aging and ill seniors. We thank them for their care and dedication to our patients and families.
All our team members – from our field staff to our support team – play a vital role in helping our patients in healthy aging. This November, let us give thanks for all out teams and special shout out to our Hospice and Palliative teams, for the strong work being done to ensure dignity with death and compassion.
My grateful thanks to all of you for the amazing work you do every day to enhance the life of every person we serve.
Mary Kofstad APRN, MSN, FNP-BC
Signature Healthcare at Home President