Prime Point Care Consulting

11/30/2022

Private Duty RN (Wenatchee) Elderly male looking for 1-1 support. Care includes medication oversight, ADL support and end of life care. Position is 36 hour/week. Friday/Saturday/Sunday 7am-7pm. Family/Client offers private

09/21/2022

NUTRITION VOUCHER DISTRIBUTION!

Do you need information about home delivered meals, senior centers in your area that serve lunch or how to get vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables? Contact us at (800) 572-4459 or take a look at our calendar to find out when the vouchers will be distributed in your area:

https://bit.ly/3tHORZv


County Department of Social Services
Valley Senior Activity Center
-Douglas Health District
& Adult Care of Central Washington

08/12/2022

In medical school, we aren’t taught there are ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, when in fact we have a lot of power over the direction our brain function will take. However, we’re now learning that the disease actually starts in the brain 20 to 30 years before the first signs of memory loss! ⁠
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This is why we should all be thinking about prevention. ⁠
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I was recently joined by Dr. Richard Isaacson on The Doctor’s Farmacy to talk about the brain-healthy choices his research has uncovered and he shares what kinds of benefits different interventions can provide. ⁠
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We also talk about Dr. Isaacson’s study that investigated twenty-one specific things that can be done to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, but he shares that fifty different interventions have actually been identified. He also explains that women are at a higher risk of Alzheimer’s and why that might be. ⁠
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You can check out the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3piFHQh

07/26/2022

EPHRATA — With temperatures exceeding 100 degrees throughout the week, all 30 NCW Libraries locations will also serve as cooling centers.

07/09/2022

The truth is, dementia is a very big problem that’s becoming bigger every day.

What’s the link between Alzheimer’s and diabetes?

Well, new research shows insulin resistance, or what I call diabesity (from eating too many carbs and sugar and not enough fat) is one of the major factors that starts the brain-damage cascade, which robs the memory of over half the people in their 80s, leading to a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

Here’s the bad news/good news.

Eating sugar and refined carbs can cause pre-dementia and dementia. But cutting out the sugar and refined carbs and adding lots of fat can prevent, and even reverse, pre-dementia and early dementia. Sugar causes pre-diabetes and diabetes, which often leads to significant memory loss.

Chronic stress takes a toll on your body and brain. Stress shrinks the hippocampus, the memory center of the brain. So, find your pause button every day and make time for some stress relief. Relaxation isn’t a luxury if you want to prevent or reverse dementia. Whether that involves deep breathing, meditation, or yoga, find something that helps you calm down.

Lack of sleep can cause impaired brain function, leading to CRAFT syndrome, which stands for “can’t remember a _____ thing.” Studies show poor sleep becomes a risk factor for cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Aim for at least 8 hours of quality sleep every night.
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We now know that physical activity can prevent and even slow down the progression of cognitive decline and brain diseases like dementia. Even a 30-minute walk can help. More active readers might want to incorporate high-intensity interval training or weight lifting.

06/16/2022

We are excited that Nick Belanger, ARNP is joining our Geriatrics team. He has worked with Confluence Health as an RN for many years and has just completed his NP training.

Nick has spent the last 11 years serving the people of North Central Washington through a variety of health services. During this time, he has strived to serve the community optimizing his maximum potential through years of continuing his education and always looking for opportunities to participate in professional development relevant to his current role.

04/20/2022

We are so excited to announce this amazing program! It's been too long since we have been able to experience an in person educational event and we just can't wait! Seats are limited and Masks must be worn!

04/05/2022

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for North-Central Washington regions that is expected to last into tomorrow.

01/12/2022

📢 Our ER and Walk-In clinics are not a COVID-19 testing site. 📢

Due to the recent explosion of Omicron variant COVID-19 cases, we have seen more people visiting our ER and Walk-In Clinics for COVID-19 testing. We ask that you visit a COVID-19 testing site and don't overwhelm our emergency departments and walk-in clinics.

➡️Confluence Health Testing at the Emerson Clinic in Wenatchee: Open to symptomatic pediatric (12 and younger) patients and pre-op patients only, and by appointment.
➡️CDHD Testing Site in the Town Toyota Center parking lot: Open for all symptomatic patients, and pre-registration is required.
➡️Columbia Valley Community Health: Testing symptomatic patients only, and by appointment.

➡️If you have previously had a positive COVID-19 test and are experiencing symptoms that are of concern, please visit our new Triage Center at Saddlerock EPC Church.

Visit our website for more COVID-19 testing information: https://bit.ly/3h5Fzzf

01/11/2022

⭐️We are offering a drive-thru FREE COVID-19 TESTING Site at Town Toyota Center, come see us!

11/05/2021

CVCH OFFERS ANTIBODY TREATMENT FOR COVID-19

On October 6, CVCH, launched an antibody treatment for COVID-19 that decreases the likelihood of needing hospitalization by almost 70%. This new treatment is “monoclonal antibody therapy” or “mAb therapy”.

Monoclonal antibodies are man-made proteins that help the body’s immune systems fight off harmful viruses. This treatment can hasten recovery from COVID by increasing a patient’s immunity against the COVID virus.

“After receiving this treatment, there is a 70% decrease in the likelihood of needing to be hospitalized or dying from COVID; we believe this antibody treatment will save lives,” said CVCH CMO, Dr. Malcolm Butler. “As in any battle, the secret is to overwhelm the enemy early in the fight, before they can cause too much damage or reinforce their position. The same is true in the use of mAb therapy. We need to administer these antibodies to patients with COVID as soon as possible after testing positive to overwhelm the virus before it has a chance to reproduce and create havoc within the body.”

"The patients CVCH has treated with monoclonal antibodies were at high risk of experiencing severe COVID symptoms that could lead to hospitalization,” said CVCH Clinical Compliance Director, Marissa Smith. “Most patients who have received this treatment began feeling better within 2 to 3 days and were not hospitalized."

The capacity to provide mAb treatment at this time is limited. Ideal candidates for mAb therapy are patients who are at high risk and have been exposed to or tested positive for COVID. If candidates receive treatment within 10 days of symptom presentation the likelihood of getting seriously ill can be reduced by up to 70%. CVCH Community Relations Manager, Katie Grove reported, “In the Wenatchee area these injections are provided at the CVCH location at 900 Eastmont in East Wenatchee.” If you are at high risk and have early COVID-like symptoms, or have recently tested positive for COVID, please contact your medical provider to see if you are a good candidate for this treatment.

10/20/2021

10/09/2021

Gov. Jay Inslee has mostly played hardball with his sweeping COVID-19 vaccination mandate for health care and government workers. But he provided a little-noticed exem...

09/18/2021

We are pleased to announce that Premera Blue Cross and Confluence Health have reached a new multi-year agreement. The new contract allows Premera members to retain in-network access at Confluence Health, and ensures residents of North Central Washington have access to quality, affordable healthcare for years to come. Learn more about the multi-year agreement: https://bit.ly/3zl5CK3

09/09/2021

Part time private caregiver position open. Private employment with family.
https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/hea/d/wenatchee-full-time-private-in-home/7377875963.html

09/01/2021

A recent survey of Aging Life Care Managers® shows a significant jump in loneliness since the onset of the COVID10 pandemic. A recent press release details the findings.

http://ow.ly/AdtV50G1VI8

08/21/2021

COVID-19 vaccines protect against COVID-19. Get safety info and more.

08/21/2021

In the continued interest of protecting the health and safety of our patients and staff, we have revised our visitor policy.