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Notes From a Registered Nurse

Clear, practical guidance from the nurses who lead the care, on recovering at home, helping a parent age in place, and making the hard decisions that come with both. Written by Bianca Fabbo, MSN-ed, RN, and the Prata Health team.

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An older couple in their backyard garden, the wife reaching into a flowering vine among raised vegetable beds

Aging in Place10 min read

When 24/7 Care at Home Costs Less Than Memory Care: The Hours-Per-Week Crossover for Paradise Valley Families

Whether in-home care or memory care costs more is not a question with one answer. It comes down to exactly how many hours of professional support your loved one needs each week, and knowing where that crossover falls can save Paradise Valley families thousands of dollars per month.

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A Prata Health nurse helping an older client walk safely at home during recovery

Post-Surgery Recovery8 min read

Hip Replacement Recovery at Home Week by Week: The Signs That Mean Call Your Nurse (and the Ones That Mean Call 911)

Hip replacement recovery follows a predictable arc, but the difference between a smooth outcome and a preventable setback often comes down to knowing which symptoms are normal and which require immediate action. Here is a clear week-by-week guide, with clinical context you can act on.

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A registered nurse greeting an older couple seated together outside their home

Aging in Place8 min read

9 Signs Your Aging Parent Needs More Than a Once-a-Week Caregiver

When warning signs cluster together, a weekly visit is no longer a safe care plan. Here are the nine clinical signals that tell families it is time to reassess.

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A Prata Health nurse and a client reviewing a care plan together on a sofa

Concierge Nursing9 min read

One Nurse, Three Jobs: How Prata Combines Health Navigation, Skilled Nursing, and Caregiving Into a Single Relationship

Most families coordinating serious nursing care end up managing three separate providers. Prata Health was built around a different premise: one nurse, three jobs, one trusted relationship carried through every layer of care.

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An older couple tending a raised garden bed together at home

Aging in Place8 min read

Aging in Place vs Assisted Living vs Memory Care: A Care, Continuity, and Dignity Comparison for Scottsdale Families

When it comes to choosing the right level of care for a loved one in Scottsdale, aging in place, assisted living, and memory care each offer something distinct. This guide walks through what each option actually provides, how cognitive decline changes the decision, and where concierge nursing fits into the picture.

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A Prata Health nurse assisting an older client at his bedside during recovery

Post-Surgery Recovery8 min read

Home or Rehab After a Hip or Knee Replacement in Scottsdale? What the Evidence and Surgeons Support

The clinical evidence increasingly favors home recovery after hip or knee replacement, when the right nursing support is in place from day one. Here is what Scottsdale patients and families need to know before surgery.

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Founder Bianca Fabbo, RN, working on a laptop in a bright studio

Concierge Nursing8 min read

What Does a Concierge Nurse Actually Do in a Week? A Day-in-the-Life of the RN Who Leads Your Family's Care

A week in the life of a concierge nurse looks nothing like a hospital shift. From post-surgical wound assessments and medication reconciliation to family education and physician coordination, here is what genuinely personalized home nursing looks like for families in the Scottsdale area.

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A registered nurse reviewing care documents and readings with a client at a table

Concierge Nursing9 min read

Lowering 30-Day Readmissions: 5 Discharge-to-Home Failure Points an RN-Led Handoff Closes

Preventable heart failure readmissions trace back to five predictable gaps in the transition home. An RN-led handoff closes each one systematically, giving discharge planners a reliable clinical bridge between the hospital exit and the first follow-up.

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The Prata Health nursing team standing together outdoors

Aging in Place8 min read

The CNA Activity Assistant Model: How a Daily Aide and a 24/7 RN Work as One Team

The CNA activity assistant model pairs a certified nursing assistant with continuous RN oversight, creating a coordinated care team that manages daily living tasks alongside real-time clinical monitoring. Here is how the structure works and why it is fundamentally safer than an unsupervised aide arrangement.

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