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Smiles, loving words, touching, encouragement, understanding, friendliness, helpfulness — these are the qualities you see during a home visit by FamilyCare nurses. The skilled nursing care is there, and the personal rapport with the clients is clear. They brighten up, talk about people and things they love, and respond to the gentle words from thelr.nurses.

This service is filling a growing need In our area for home health care. The number of visits made by FamilyCare staff increased 73.6% In 1985.

FamilyCare provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, selected laboratory services, personal care, and companion services to clients In their homes.

Added to the staff this year is a social worker who assesses clients' needs and puts the clients In touch with local social service organizations and health departments that can assist them with special services.

Another service offered by FamilyCare is CommuniCall, a two-way voice communication system that alows a horriebound person or person who lives alone to talk directly to the Support Center In an emergency.

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