Columbia Headquarters
Not only are we located in the heart of Columbia, South Carolina but Columbia, South Carolina is at the heart of Patricia Home Care. Just as we are passionate about serving our neighbors through the work we do, we are passionate about partnering with local partners to spread the message of health, well-being and community. Check back here regularly to find out what we’re up to around Columbia.
February is American Heart Month
It’s no secret February is all about hearts — but not just the candy kind. It’s also American Heart Month, a time the nation turns its attention to keeping families and communities free from heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans. The federally designated event reinforces the importance of [...]
November Is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases. Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging. The greatest known risk factor is increasing [...]
National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes. Diabetes can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and other health problems if it’s not controlled. One in 10 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 30 million people. And another [...]
October is National ADHD Month
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting both children and adults. It is described as a “persistent” or ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that gets in the way of daily life or typical development. Individuals with ADHD may also have difficulties with maintaining attention, executive function (or the brain’s ability [...]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which first began in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as a Day of Unity to connect battered women’s advocates across the country. Domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status. It’s not just punches [...]