Thank you Jason A. Monczka for inviting me to your Connect X/ Dynamic Women for Success event. A great group of Super Women! Grateful! So absolutely happy to be out with smart, motivated people!
Many, many mutual friends of friends were here tonight. I believe fundamentally there is a Huge Value in Association ( not for connection sake), but real, authentic opportunities to meet people not for personal or business gain… but for meeting and enjoying people’s stories. Each person’s story tonight has stuck with me and leaves me with a desire to help them in some way if I can.
This Pandemic, at least for My Family and our business has been a valuable, life-changing reset. We can always learn from someone new. Small conversations matter.
Everyone attending- all ages and different reasons for being there- were present and interested. I am privileged to have been there.
Here’s to getting us all together soon. Rodney Malone and I are blessed to be getting back out there! See you all soon! Everyone stay well and, if you wish, get vaccinated. It is our Super Power! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
WHEN and Golden Heart Senior Care Partner to Offer Well-Being Programs
Individuals Achieve Well-Being Success, Happiness and Personal Fulfillment
WHEN combines mindful methodology with advanced technology to deliver private, online advising and one-on-one guidance from a professionally trained WHEN Advisor. WHEN is making strides to improve the overall quality of life for each client with individually tailored programs in Career, Being, and Health. All three programs have a direct impact on each client’s purpose, happiness, and wellbeing.
“We look forward to working together to improve the lives of our team. Team WHEN’s passion is wonderful and we are proud to embark on this relationship together. Work and Life are different when you have Purpose and Intention. So WHEN… we are ready to go!” ~ Laurie Malone, Managing Partner & CEO, Golden Heart Senior Care
“The WHEN Program showed me how to put myself first, remember that self-care is important, and to just breathe.” ~ WHEN Being Member, Feb. 2021
For more information: www.findyourwhen.com or 855.943.WHEN and mention L. Malone
This Could Be The Well-Being Program You’ve Been Looking For! For more information: www.findyourwhen.
Golden Heart is thrilled to welcome back Blanca (r) to our Office Team. Melissa (l) is our Office Manager and keeps it all going. Blanca is re-joining as our Evening and Weekend On Call Manager! Very excited to have her back. As our clients and caregivers know, we have 24/7 live answered (480) 622-3557 line by our team. #goldenheartscottsdale GoldenHeartScottsdale.com
National Healthcare Decisions Day started more than a decade ago. It always falls on the day after Tax Day in hopes of getting people to start thinking about advance care planning. Whether your parents are downsizing and making a move to a new location or want to age at home, they need to have a care plan in mind.
In addition to the discussions you and your parents need to have about their ability to complete activities of daily living, you also need to talk to them about advance directives and powers of attorney. If they don’t have these protections in place, it’s time for them to take that step.
What Is an Advance Directive?
An advance directive or living will is a legal form that tells healthcare professionals what a person would or wouldn’t want to do in different situations. It covers issues like whether you’d want to be kept alive by machines, put on a ventilator while you recover from a disease, or given a feeding tube.
You can discuss your wishes for organ and tissue donation. It’s also a good place to make it known if your religious beliefs prevent you from accepting blood or surgeries. Advance directives also can include DNR orders. In some states, “Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment” (POLST) is discussed with your parent’s doctor and signed by both the doctor and your parent.
There are forms online that you can print out and sign in front of a notary. A trip to an elder law attorney can also ensure these forms are completed correctly and filed with doctors.
What Is a Power of Attorney?
A durable power of attorney or medical power of attorney is also important. If something happens to your parent and they cannot speak up, they can name a person (an agent) they trust to make medical decisions for them. If your dad had a stroke and was unable to speak, he could name you as his power of attorney and have you make decisions.
There is also a financial power of attorney. If your parents can’t pay their bills or make financial decisions, a power of attorney gives an agent permission to help. Again, your mom or dad picks the person they trust to make these decisions.
With a power of attorney, a full recovery revokes the agent’s power until or if it’s needed again. It doesn’t have to be a permanent role.
Help With Activities of Daily Living
The final part of a care plan is to make sure your parents are able to live independently. Senior care aides help with this. Senior care aides can cook, clean, and help your parents at home or at area medical centers or stores.
If you or an aging loved one is considering hiring senior care in Cave Creek, AZ, please call the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Scottsdale at (480) 284-7360. We are here to help!
GOLDEN HEART SENIOR CARE PARTNERS WITH AZ CARE TRANSPORT TO PROVIDE CRITICAL TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT FOR ARIZONA’S SENIORS
Golden Heart Clients Now Have the Option to Book Non-Emergency Medical Rides Directly through AZ Care Transport’s HIPAA-Compliant, Easy-to-Use, Centralized Service
Scottsdale, Ariz. (March 26, 2021) — Golden Heart Senior Care, a leading non-medical home care company that provides ADL’s (Assistance with Daily Living) to Arizona’s seniors, is enhancing its services through a strategic partnership with AZ Care Transport. This partnership will expand non-emergency transportation options for Golden Heart’s clients in Arizona.
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, AZ Care Transport, is a new company providing non-emergency medical transport. The startup transportation service spent time perfecting its operations and customer experience prior to launching in Arizona earlier this year. The company’s reputation for reliable, safe, and quality service built upon healthcare compliance has attracted the attention of large senior care organizations like Golden Heart. AZ Care Transport focuses on transportation for seniors, foster care visitations, pharmacy order pick-ups and more. The company’s drivers are 5 panel drug-tested and background checked, CPR and First-aid certified, and each vehicle has tracking and safety features.
Celebrating the launch of the partnership between AZ Care Transport and Golden Heart Senior Care. Left to Right: Nicole Phillips, Founder of AZ Care Transport, Laurie Malone Managing Partner & CEO and Rodney Malone Partner & COO of Golden Heart Senior Care.
“We chose to partner with AZ Care Transport because of their quality service and safety-centered approach. Like us, they prioritize the client experience and convenience, making them a perfect fit with our mission,” said Laurie Malone, Managing Partner and CEO of Golden Heart Senior Care. “We want transportation to be the last thing that our clients worry about when getting to and from their medical appointments, doctor visits or errands like pharmacy pick-ups. Together, we’re working to remove transportation barriers that previously stood in the way of getting people the care they need. Wheelchair access transportation is a huge need for our seniors, and this makes it easy to accommodate. Our caregivers can accompany clients with AZ Care Transport, assuring ease and comfort.”
The COVID-19 pandemic has created many challenges impacting transportation options for at-risk seniors. The fear of infection made it particularly challenging for many who are often dependent on public transportation to safely navigate between doctor visits.
“This partnership represents a big leap forward to improve the quality and convenience of healthcare travel in Arizona,” said Nicole Phillips, founder of AZ Care Transport. “No more outsourced call centers or multi-day advance scheduling or long wait times. Safe drivers, as well as clean and sanitized vehicles are our top priority. Each vehicle is equipped with PPE and anti microbial spray and thoroughly cleaned between each transport.”
According to Phillips, AZ Care Transport is gaining momentum because it is a reliable, people-centered service for those whose very lives depend on making their medical appointments. “Despite a critical and growing need for non-emergency transport, many are unable to find reliable options and drivers who understand their needs. AZ Care Transport will fill that gap,” she added.
Founded and owned by Laurie and Rodney Malone, Golden Heart, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona serves 94 zip codes east of I-17.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Golden Heart is an Arizona leading, non-medical home care company providing Assistance with Daily Living. Golden Heart is founded with guiding the philosophy that there is nothing more important than for a person to receive the highest quality care to live a full independent life in the comfort of their home or a setting of their own choosing. Golden Heart Senior Care offers Companion Services, Household and Transportation Services as well as Personal Care Services. Founded and owned by Laurie and Rodney Malone, Golden Heart, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona serves 94 zip codes east of I-17. In addition to providing in-home non-medical care, Golden Heart also provides assisted living placement services. For more information, please visit online at www.GoldenHeartScottsdale.com or call 480-284-7360.
About AZ Care Transport:
Founded and operated by Phoenix entrepreneur Nicole Phillips, AZ Care Transport was launched in 2021 with a mission to provide safe and reliable non-emergency medical transportation to Arizona’s most vulnerable population. AZ Care Transport is committed to providing transportation to medical appointments safely and on time. The company also provides transport to adult recreation, foster care visitation, pharmacy order pick-ups and more. AZ Care Transport’s drivers are 5 panel drug tested and background checked, CPR and First-aid certified, and each of vehicle is equipped with tracking and safety features. For more information and to schedule transportation please call 480-780-0971.
Golden Heart Senior Care is proud to announce that John C has been awarded a Caregiver Award! John is a CNA and receives RAVES from clients. And the office says he is so accommodating. We had an emergency discharge last weekend and he changed his plans to step in and help. We could not be more proud of him! John will receive a bonus for this award.
Hearing loss can be a frustrating situation for your senior because it can make it difficult for her to communicate with and connect with the people around her. She can also lose some of the hobbies and other parts of her life that she really loves.
Long Term Exposure to Loud Noise
One of the most common reasons that people lose their hearing is from long term exposure to loud noises. This type of hearing loss might happen gradually, over years of exposure to loud noises. Ear protection can help to reduce hearing loss, but your senior might have already experienced the noise that contributed to the damage in her inner ear.
Damaged Eardrums
Sudden hearing loss is often the result of a damaged ear drum. This can happen due to an injury, such as a blow to the head, or because of something that was pushed into the ear canal. This is a big reason that cotton swabs are not recommended for ear cleaning. But an infection can also cause a ruptured ear drum, so it’s important to get to your senior’s doctor if she suddenly loses her hearing.
Earwax Buildup
Over time, ear wax can start to build up in your elderly family member’s ear canal. When that happens, it’s more difficult for sound waves to get where they can be interpreted. If your senior’s doctor is able to remove the ear wax, she can likely experience a full recovery of her hearing.
Other Health Conditions
Those other health issues that your senior battles every day, especially diabetes or high blood pressure, don’t just impact those systems of her body. They can also contribute to hearing loss. Likewise, a stroke can affect the hearing in one or both of your senior’s ears. There may be other health issues that affect her hearing, too.
Ototoxic Medications
Ototoxic medications are medications that are known to be damaging to hearing. Many of these medications are prescription medications, and the ototoxicity may be listed as a potential side effect. But what most people don’t realize is that there are a lot of ototoxic medications that are extremely common over the counter medications. These are things like aspirin and ibuprofen. If your senior already has hearing loss, talk to her doctor about what medications she may want to avoid or take sparingly.
As your senior’s hearing changes, it might be beneficial for her to have some extra assistance. Elderly care providers can make sure that she’s safe and that her needs are met, especially if you’re not able to be there with her.
If you or an aging loved one is considering hiring elderly care in Phoenix, AZ, please call the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Scottsdale at (480) 284-7360. We are here to help!
Good afternoon Golden Heart team! We want to celebrate Tyler F today with a Caregiver Award, one of our newer hires, but highly experienced. Tyler has handled several end of life clients since he started with us.
One of our specialties is helping people come home for a peaceful transition if they wish. Tyler was a Military Medic and has handled extreme trauma cases. All of that makes him an exceptionally skilled clinical caregiver.
First of all, we thank Tyler for his military service. Secondly, we salute him for his exemplary work with our clients. One of our valued referral partners called me to express for the second time what a great job he does. Last night, he was on shift with a hospice patient. He was updating the office regularly and stayed by the man’s side until his transition. This care is what sets us apart from other agencies. Tyler will receive a bonus for his hard work.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We had a room of unused training materials for our school we were going to start last year. And then the pandemic happened…
So today we donated all of it-a truck-full of it to Hospice of the Valley for their community work and patients. Thank you Scott for doing the load up for us. #goldenheartscottsdale
Congratulations Bukky on your Caregiver Award! Bukky has been on the Golden Heart team nearly half a year! She ALWAYS fills in for extra shifts; clients rave about her and the office loves her. Her growth as an AZ Certified Caregiver has been great. Rodney and I can’t ask for more than that! Very proud of her! Bukky will receive a bonus for her award! Congratulations! #goldenheartscottsdale
For more information: www.findyourwhen.com or 855.943.WHEN and mention L. Malone
