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This week is National CNA Week, a special time to recognize the important work that CNAs do all year long! We'd like to express our gratitude and appreciation for the fantastic CNAs at Visiting Angels - without your passion, dedication, and skills, we wouldn't be able to provide the meaningful care our clients depend on every single day! THANK YOU for all that you do!

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Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Visiting Angels San Rafael, CA. We want to take a moment today to thank all of those who are serving and especially those who have served or gave their lives for this country.

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If, like Diane, you're unsure where to turn when it comes to helping your aging loved one, let Visiting Angels San Rafael, CA give you peace of mind by providing quality care that many others in San Rafael already rely on.

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Visiting Angels offers the best in home senior care in San Rafael and the surrounding areas.

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This is what Diane had to say about her experience with us. We want to hear from you, too! Leave us a comment telling us about your Visiting Angels San Rafael, CA experience.

Many around the country are struggling with how to safely celebrate the holidays with family and friends this year. Here are some things to consider about how to celebrate safely: https://bit.ly/2J7ZaBY

In honor of National Trivia Day, here's a trivia question for you! Leave your answers in the comments:

Family caregivers give so much and ask for so little in return. If there is a caregiver in your family, saying thank you for their time and dedication to your loved one is a kind and generous thing to do. https://bit.ly/3axtQIc

By choosing Visiting Angels, your loved one will receive the care they need and deserve while you enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a reliable at-home care company.

During this holiday season, let's not forget that giving our time is more precious than any gift that you can buy.

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Here's a little food for thought on this Thursday morning!

A word of advice from David Bowie has us feeling better about getting older:

This month celebrates National Alzheimer's Month. If you know a friend or a loved one who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, it can be a scary and uncertain time. However, Visiting Angels San Rafael, CA has resources in San Rafael to help get you through it and navigate through any questions that you may have.

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The month of November celebrates National Home Care and Hospice Month. Did you know that Visiting Angels San Rafael, CA not only provides in home care, but also end of life care? Whatever the situation you may be facing with your loved one, we have you covered and have the resources to help.

As you're changing your clocks back to mark the end of Daylight Savings Time, why not also check the batteries around your home? Making sure batteries in essential items, like smoke alarms, are working can help keep you safe this holiday season.

Technology is more important than ever for helping seniors connect, especially during the Coronavirus. But sometimes new technology makes older adults feel frustrated and unsure of how to use it. https://bit.ly/33lXkoq

Happy Halloween from Visiting Angels in San Rafael!

Our end of life care services offer physical and emotional support for individuals with a terminal illness during their final stages of life. Caregivers provide assistance to your loved one while also giving your family the support they need. #endoflifecare

One of our North Bay client’s daughters wrote to us and sent this photo of her mom and one of our Visiting Angel’s caregivers. She said that they adore her caregiver, Rebecca! In addition to everyday care, Rebecca styles Mom’s hair, helps in the garden, and always goes above and beyond! She is amazing and Mom is so happy!

The North Bay Region is excited to announce Lorna Valles as our caregiver of the month for September 2020. Lorna has been an Angel since 2010 and has always done an outstanding job with our clients. This past month Lorna really shined when a client of ours needed care for their spouse too, which required care for two people, and Lorna was among the top caregivers the client requested. Lorna went above and beyond this month in providing exceptional care. The family and office staff have nothing but praise for a job well done. Thank you, Lorna, and congrats!

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