Harmon House Presents
When: 10:30 AM
Where: 1480 WCNS, Latrobe PA
Patty Spinneweber, of Harmon House Care Center, hosts a show to bring listeners important information on senior care options in the home, placement, health care topics & more so you make educated decisions.
Serving the community since 1987, The Harmon House Care Center is committed to providing innovative solutions to the dramatically changing health care industry, providing each resident with superior care by attending to individual medical and emotional needs.
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Behind the Scenes with Housekeeping & Maintenance Departments
Air Date: Saturday, April 07, 2012 - Duration: 27:29
Host Patty Spinneweber is joined by Tammi Seanor Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor, and Tom Tamblyn Maintenance Supervisor. Learn how these two departments are intergral to the daily operations of Harmon House Care Center.
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Bereavement Support
Air Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012 - Duration: 27:28
Patty Spinneweber and Ginny Pellis, Bereavement Counselor with Grane Hospice discuss the importance of the process of grieving, community resources to help you through your difficult time and tips to manage your emotions.
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Importance of Funeral Preplanning & Prepayment
Air Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Duration: 27:29
Patty Spinneweber and Scott Caruso, Funeral Director with Galone-Caruso Funeral Home discuss the importance of Funeral Preplanning and Prepayment and what it means to the spend down process for your loved one.
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What to Expect During the Placement Process
Air Date: Saturday, March 17, 2012 - Duration: 27:28
Patty Spinneweber and Peggy Powers, Owner of Peggy Powers Placement discuss the placement process, how a professional Referral Agent can save you time and stress, and the emotions that can be involved in both Mom and/or Dad and the adult children.
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Pastorial & Caregiver Support
Air Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012 - Duration: 27:29
Patty Spinneweber, Mike Alferi, Chaplin with Grane Hospice and Ginni Pellis, Bereavement Counselor with Grane Hospice discuss Spirtual Caergiving during the end stages of life.
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Long Term Medication Management
Air Date: Saturday, March 03, 2012 - Duration: 27:29
Patty Spinneweber and guest Jen DeVinney, Director of Consulting and Customer Service for Grane Rx discuss the difference of long term care pharmacy vs. retail location services offered and medication management tips for home.
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The American Cancer Society
Air Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Duration: 27:29
Patty Spinneweber and guest Dawn Keefer discuss the American Cancer Society's mission and activities as well as their program Relay for Life.
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25 Years of Change
Air Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - Duration: 27:29
Patty Spinneweber discusses 25 years of service and changes through the eyes of Charlotte Sethman, Dietary Aide; Marcie Kelley, Business Office Manager; and Betty Fallecker, LPN
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Behind the Scenes with Nursing Staff and Wound Care
Air Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - Duration: 27:29
Patty Spinneweber is joined by guest speakers Regina Saxon, ADON and Lindsay Clelland, Wound Care Nurse to discuss the importance of wound care with our residents and our approach.
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What is Home Care?
Air Date: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - Duration: 27:29
Patty Spinneweber and guest speaker Karin Flock, Clinical Liaison for Grane Home Health Care explains to us what is home care, who is eligible, and how it can help our loved one.
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Understanding the Dietary Deparment Role
Air Date: Saturday, January 28, 2012 - Duration: 27:29
Patty Spinneweber is joined by guest speakers Danielle Petrella, Dietary Supervisor, Heather Pollock, Dietary Technician and Renee Walthour, Consulting Dietitian. We discuss the importance of dietary needs with our residents and how the Dietary Department works with other departments to ensure that our residents needs are met.
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What is Hospice?
Air Date: Saturday, January 21, 2012 - Duration: 27:29
Patty Spinneweber and guest speakers Karin Flock, Clinical Liaison for Grane Home Health Care and Hospice and Tai Hastie, Pampered Patient Aide explain to us what is hospice, who is eligible, and how it can help our loved one with end of life care.
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What is Dementia?
Air Date: Saturday, January 14, 2012 - Duration: 27:29
Patty Spinneweber and guest speaker Deidre Stein from Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pittsburgh, provide us with an overview of Dementia, caregiver tips, and community resources to assist those families struggling with dementia..
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History of Harmon House
Air Date: Saturday, January 07, 2012 - Duration: 27:29
Patty Spinneweber with guest speakers Terri Wilkins, Administrative Assistant and Tom Tamblyn, Maintenance Supervisor discuss the history of the Harmon Mansion and the construction of the Harmon House Care Center.
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Veterans Aid and Attendance
Air Date: Saturday, December 31, 2011 - Duration: 27:29
Patty Spinneweber is joined by guest speaker Missy Hice, Amber House's Personal Care Administrator. Melissa talks about the Veteran’s Pension benefit and how it can help you offset the care that is needed as well as who qualifies.
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Discharge Planning and Home Safety Tips
Air Date: Saturday, December 24, 2011 - Duration: 27:29
Patty Spinneweber and guest speaker Melanie Petrakovich, Social Worker discuss what the discharge process includes for a resident as well as pointers on things to consider for a safe home environment.
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Holiday Stress and Gift
Air Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011 - Duration: 27:29
Patty Spinneweber and guest speaker Rachel Shrum, Activities Director discuss how stress can affect our senior loved ones as well as provide some holiday gift suggestions.
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What is Medicaid?
Air Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011 - Duration: 27:29
Patty Spinneweber is joined by guest speaker Theresa Howell, Medicaid Clerk with HHCC. Theresa gives us a basic understanding of how Medicaid can help you with your stay and debunks some common myths associated with Medicaid.
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Understanding Therapy
Air Date: Saturday, December 03, 2011 - Duration: 27:29
Patty Spinneweber and guest speaker Judy McChesney,Rehab Program Manager, discusses the differences between speech, occupational and physical therapies.
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Activities --- more than Bingo and Arts and Crafts
Air Date: Saturday, November 26, 2011 - Duration: 27:29
Activities is more than just arts and crafts and bingo! Host Patty Spinneweber and Rachael Shrum, Activities Director of the Harmon House Care Center discuss the importance of activities, social interaction and purpose. Find out how each activity is tailored to fit each residents physical and cognitive level. Once a “purpose” is found it helps maintain and /or improve a person’s quality of life.
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What does Harmon House do?
Air Date: Saturday, November 19, 2011 - Duration: 27:29
Patty Spinneweber and guest speaker Jacki Difatta, a Case Manager at Harmon House, explain skilled, intermediate, personal care, adult day, and physical therapy services. Insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, are also discussed.
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