home health and hospice
Aging and Caregiving educational series in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/06/2018 - 4:41pmEvent Date:
April 16, 2018 - 1:00pm
The Family Caregiver Support Program of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is pleased to present a free “Aging and Caregiving” educational series in South Lake Tahoe. This series will be held weekly on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. beginning April 16, 2018, and ending May 21, 2018, at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel located at 4130 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.
The educational series will give instruction and support for people who provide care for a family member or friend aged 60 years or greater.
The series will feature a different topic each week:
'Light up a Life' to remember those who have passed
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/29/2017 - 8:48pm
Event Date:
December 13, 2017 - 6:00pm
Barton Health Hospice invites the community to gather and celebrate the memory of loved ones lost at its annual nondenominational ceremony, Light up a Life. The event will take place on Wednesday, December 13 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the North Room at Edgewood Tahoe Resort. Light refreshments will be served.
El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support Program's 2017 Fall Aging and Caregiving Series
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 1:08pm
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Repeats every week every Monday until Mon Nov 13 2017 .
October 9, 2017 - 1:00pm
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October 16, 2017 - 1:00pm
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October 23, 2017 - 1:00pm
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October 30, 2017 - 1:00pm
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November 6, 2017 - 1:00pm
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November 13, 2017 - 1:00pm OCTOBER 9th Common Scams/Preventing Elder Abuse
Presenter: Michelle Ward, Attorney—El Dorado County Senior Legal Services
Address issues regarding scams directed towards seniors and how to prevent your loved one from being abused financially by these scam artists.
OCTOBER 16th Healthy Living for your Brain and Body
Location
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 57' 29.4084" N, 119° 56' 28.7988" W
See map: Google Maps
New HR Director for Barton Health in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/17/2016 - 5:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - Barton Health has hired seasoned human resources leader Elizabeth Stork as their new Human Resources Director.
“We are pleased to have Elizabeth on board,” said Dr. Clint Purvance, Barton Health’s CEO and President. “She brings both the tools and passion for helping our employees deliver consistently exceptional care and reach their full potential.”
Stork has more than 15 years of experience working in human resources. She most recently served as the Vice President of Human Resources for a non-profit home health and hospice agency in Washington State.
Holiday buzz starts with Barton's 45th Holiday Faire
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/26/2015 - 6:57pm
Event Date:
November 8, 2015 - 9:00am
Get into the holiday spirit and support community health at the forty-fifth annual Holiday Faire on Sunday, November 8. Community members and visitors of all ages are encouraged to attend this merry event at St. Teresa Grace Hall.
Every year, Barton Auxiliary volunteers and employees from The Attic Thrift Store select their favorite holiday and winter donations to sell at the Holiday Faire. Items available for purchase include holiday decorations, jewelry, antiques and collectibles, purses, gifts, and winter wear.
South Lake Tahoe breast cancer survivor shares her story
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/09/2015 - 3:14pm
September 11 evokes a different meaning to South Lake Tahoe resident Christine O’Farrell. In 2002, on the one-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Christine was on the operating table at Barton Memorial Hospital facing a new threat: cancer.
Christine had been diagnosed with an aggressive case of breast cancer. At the time, she was 42 years old and working at Barton’s Home Health and Hospice for quality assurance and infection prevention. Her three children were 14, 12, and 9.
Aging and Care Giver series to be held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 11:00pm
A series of classes to be held in South Lake Tahoe will be giving instruction and support to caregivers who are, or are planning to care for a family member or friend 60-years-old or more.
The free classes will be held at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel on five nights:
OCTOBER 12th Mealtime Matters: The Importance of Nutrition in the Elderly
NEW CLASS Heather Lallement, CHPN, RN, Barton Home Health and Hospice
OCTOBER 19th Understanding the Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
NEW CLASS Jacob Harmon, N. CA. and NV. Alzheimer’s Association
Barton Auxiliary donates $230,000 and recognizes volunteers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 8:08pm
It was a festive and lively event at the Barton Auxiliary’s annual volunteer appreciation luncheon on Monday, April 13. More than 80 volunteers from the hospital, gift shop, and The Attic Thrift Store attended and were recognized for their service and gifts.
Type I Diabetes Support Group
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/30/2014 - 4:36pm
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January 6, 2015 - 5:30pm Meets First Tuesday of each month, 5:30pm
Barton Memorial Hospital Board Room (in Hospital)
2170 South Ave, South Lake Tahoe
Led by medical professionals, Tahoe Type 1 is a support group providing a place for those affected by Type 1 Diabetes. It is specifically designed to support one another and share ideas, experiences, and resources. All ages welcome. Contact tt1thrive@gmail.com for more info or call 530-543-5581.
January 6: “Diabetes and Exercise” – Dana Dose, RD, Barton Nutrition Services
February 3: “Diabetes and the Military” - Ian Magary
Elderly caregiver series to be given in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/19/2014 - 10:40pm
The 2014 Fall Aging & Caregiver Series will be given for the next six weeks in South Lake Tahoe. This six week series of classes are designed to provide instruction and support for caregivers who are, or are planning to, care for a family member or friend age 60 or older.
All classes are held at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel (formerly Embassy Suites) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Participants must register by calling 530-621-6369 or 800-510-2020. Free in-Home respite is available to qualified caregivers. Pre-authorization is required for respite services.
Lake Tahoe Grief Camp for Children
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/18/2014 - 7:54am
Lake Tahoe children are invited to participate in the seventh annual Camp Sunrise. Camp Sunrise is a children’s bereavement camp, serving children ages 7 to 14, who have experienced the death of a loved one. Sponsored by the Barton Foundation and Home Health and Hospice, the grief camp takes place June 13 to 15 at Galilee Camp and Retreat Center in Glenbrook, Nevada.
Barton Helping Beyond the Hospital Walls
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 11:22pm
It takes collaboration and action to meet a community’s health needs. In March 2012, Barton Health engaged with the community to complete a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) of South Lake Tahoe’s health needs. Part of the Affordable Care Act, all nonprofit hospitals must identify health needs for vulnerable, often under-served, populations within their community and create an action plan to address these needs.
Thank you to Camp Sunrise volunteers
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/13/2013 - 11:57am
Barton Foundation would like to thank the many volunteers and sponsors that helped to make the 7th annual Camp Sunrise, held in June, once-again a huge success. Camp Sunrise is a free bereavement camp offered to children ages 7 through 14 who have experienced the death of a family member. The three-day camp provides grief education and support in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
Planning for in-home care seminar; last in a four-part series
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/16/2013 - 7:48pm
Event Date:
April 22, 2013 - 5:30pm The final presentation in an informational series on planning and providing in-home care for yourself or a loved one will be presented by Barton Home Health and Hospice on Monday, April 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Barton Memorial Hospital Board Room, 2170 South Ave. South Lake Tahoe.
The final part of this series will discuss resources and community services for caregivers, topics include:
— Financial Considerations
— Durable Power of Attorney
— Support Groups
— Self-Care
Planning for in-home care seminar (part three in series of four)
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/16/2013 - 7:39pm
Event Date:
April 15, 2013 - 5:30pm Part three of four in an Informational series on planning and providing in-home care for yourself or a loved one presented by Barton Home Health Hospice will be on Monday, April 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Barton Memorial Hospital, in the Board Room, 2170 South Ave. South Lake Tahoe.
Part three of this series will address the medical aspects of care giving, topics include:
— Medication Management
— Skin Care and Integrity
— Infection Control
— Wound Care
Planning for in-home care seminar (part two in series of four)
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/16/2013 - 7:34pm
Event Date:
April 8, 2013 - 5:30pm Part two of four in an informational series on planning and providing in-home care for yourself or loved ones presented by Barton Home Health and Hospice will be on Monday, April 8, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Barton Memorial Hospital, inside the Board Room, 2170 South Ave., South Lake Tahoe.
Part two of this series will address the physical aspects of care giving, topics include:
— Transfer & Mobility Training
— Lifting & Ambulation
— Bathing/Dressing
— Environmental Safety
Registration is required. Please register by calling (530) 543-5581.
Planning for in-home care seminar
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/16/2013 - 7:05pm
Event Date:
April 1, 2013 - 5:30pm Informational series on planning and providing in-home care for yourself or loved ones presented by Barton Home Health and Hospice – Part 1 of 4 begins on Monday, April 1, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Barton Memorial Hospital Board Room, 2170 South Ave. South Lake Tahoe.
Part one of this series will address the emotional, mental, social and spiritual aspects of care giving, topics include:
— Depression/Anxiety
— Guilt/Anger
— Communication Issues
— Non-compliance/Conflict
Registration is required. Please register by calling 530-543-5581.
Barton continues Home Health and Hospice services at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 11:25amBarton Health continues to provide quality home health and hospice services at Lake Tahoe. Earlier this year, Barton closed their Carson City and Carson Valley operations of Home Health & Hospice. Barton Health has provided home health and hospice services to the Carson Valley and its surrounding areas since 1987, but with declining reimbursements and increasing regulations on home health and hospice services it has become cost-prohibitive to cover such a large area.
New location for Barton hospice office
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 5:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Home Health and Hospice has moved its office moved from 1609 U.S. Highway 395 in Minden, Nevada to 1503 Highway 395 in Gardnerville, Nev., near The Record Courier....
