Finding the right home care provider can be a daunting task. After all, you’re inviting a stranger to come into your or your loved ones’ home, and entrusting them with the health and well-being of your family members. In honor of National Home Care and Hospice Month, we hope to help put your mind at(...)
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Caregiver Tips for Tube-Fed Adults
The Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation has identified more than 300 conditions that require the use of a feeding tube, ranging from neurological disorders to esophageal conditions. Those who become caretakers of tube-fed adults often find themselves in that position because a parent or partner has developed a medical condition or is undergoing chemotherapy. We understand the(...)
3 Tips to Help Your Incontinent Child Deal with School Bullies
Over the last decade, childhood bullying and its prevention has received more attention. However, it remains a common problem across playgrounds across the country. A 2014 study found that a quarter of all children in the United States experience it at one time or another. If you’re the parent of a child living with incontinence,(...)
4 Falls Prevention Tips For Older Adults
Did you know that every 11 seconds in the U.S, an older adult is admitted to the hospital because of a fall? It’s the number-one cause of injury for those older than 65, and can lead to hip fractures, traumatic brain injuries and broken bones. Furthermore, it carries a hefty price tag—the CDC estimates that(...)
6 Tips for Enteral Feeding at School
The first day of school can be worrisome for any parent, but if you have a child who is reliant on receiving enteral nutrition, you may feel more nervous than others. However, you’re not alone. Many children who rely on enteral nutrition don’t just attend school, they go on to have successful academic careers. To(...)
5 Tips to Help Care for Someone With A Memory Loss Disorder
As the primary caregiver to an elderly relative with a memory loss disorder such as Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia, you know first-hand just how challenging or even frustrating the responsibility can be at times. But in this role it's important to sometimes step back, take a deep breath and try some new methods to deal with these challenges. Here are five tips(...)
How Seasonal Allergies Can Affect Respiratory Conditions
Runny nose, congestion, itchy eyes and facial pressure – cold and flu season has passed, but their symptoms are rearing up once more through seasonal allergies. What are seasonal allergies? Also called hay fever or allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies are your body’s response to allergens like pollen, mold spores, and animal dander. Your immune system(...)
9 Tips on Recovering From Knee Replacement Surgery
With your knee replacement surgery successful, it's time for process of recovery and rehab. As much as you'll need to prepared yourself physically to get back to form, you'll need to be ready mentally for the road that lies ahead. However, with these nine tips from our Home Health Services team and the aid of(...)
9 Tips to Prepare for Knee Replacement Surgery
Weeks of waiting, dozens of appointments, and innumerable questions have led you and your doctor to opt for knee replacement surgery. Take heart: a future with less pain and increased movement is on the horizon. While your surgeon will handle your procedure with expert care, you can take the following actions in your preparation to(...)
Why Medication Labels Matter
In any given month, nearly half of all Americans take prescription medication. That’s millions of capsules, ounces, and syringes of symptom-fighting assistance... and room for error. To ensure safety, the FDA requires specific information to be featured on approved prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Before opening your next medication, take a minute to check the(...)