Home Care, Specialized Home Care and Seniors Health

Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Our professionals have extensive experience in helping individuals and their families live with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.

Arthritis

Arthritis, which refers to the inflammation of one or more joints, is a relatively common disease that can affect people of all ages, though its most common forms affect older adults. Although there are more than 100 different types of arthritis, the primary and most common three are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile arthritis.

Congestive Heart Failure

The heart is arguably one of the most important organs in the human body, which is why it is crucial to promote heart health and care for any heart problems as soon as symptoms appear. Whether afflicted by heart disease or heart failure, people with heart problems need special care, and we can design a home care program to suit their needs.

Huntington’s Disease

About 30,000 people in the United States have Huntington’s disease which is an inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain. Huntington’s disease has a broad impact on a person’s functional abilities and usually results in movement, thinking (cognition) and psychiatric disorders

With our in-home care services, we provide a customized regimen of care that focuses on individual needs and personal environments.

Hypertension / Blood Pressure

When blood pressure is not controlled you are at risk of heart attack, stroke, chronic kidney disease and even problems with your vision. One of the ways you can help prevent and control high blood pressure is to make some lifestyle changes. This can often mean a combination of medication, light exercise and diet changes. Often, a single blood pressure drug may not be enough to control your blood pressure, and you may need to take two or more drugs. It is very important that you take the medications prescribed to you. If you have side effects, your health care provider can substitute a different medication.

Coronary Artery Disease

Diabetes

Diabetes is a widespread disease that affects people of all ages, races and genders across the U.S. According to the American Diabetes Association, about 25.8 million Americans have diabetes, which makes up 8.3 percent of the country’s population.

COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung diseases that worsen over time, especially in people who continue smoking – the leading cause of the disease. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two main conditions that make up the group of illnesses, and COPD is a leading cause of death and illness worldwide.

Joint Replacement

Nearly one million Americans have total hip or knee replacement surgery every year. While many of these procedures were performed on seniors, more than 100,000 individuals under age 65 had a hip or knee joint replaced. The number continues to grow, in part, due to people living longer and the accumulative wear and tear on joints. Today, there are even people choosing to undergo repeat replacements.

Mental Health and Depression

When most people think of home health care, they most often imagine only physical injuries or illnesses. However, mental health is an important part of our overall health and can directly affect our physical well being or health. Mental illness requires diagnosis and treatment just as physical conditions do.

Support for Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the neurological system and is diagnosed in young adulthood. About 400,000 Americans have been diagnosed with MS, and about 10,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Experts are unsure of the cause of MS, though they believe that a number of factors, including genetics, childhood infections and positioning on the globe are involved.

Paraplegia and Quadriplegia

For quadriplegia, caregivers can assist with a loved one’s daily hygiene. And if there are any medical needs, Skilled Nursing is available in many areas as allowed by state law.

Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the brain that may result in shaking and difficulty with walking, movement, speaking, swallowing and coordination. It is one of the most common nervous system disorders of the elderly, and mostly develops after age 50. However, it can affect younger adults if it is in the family.

Pediatric Care

Thanks to technological advances, pediatric home health care has become a good alternative to remaining in a health care facility. Children and their families prefer to receive care in the comfort of their own homes and today they can get the support they need.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex injury with a broad spectrum of symptoms that can cause a number of impairments or disabilities. The impact of a TBI on a person and his or her family can be devastating, since this injury is not only physical, but can cause mental and emotional challenges in the patient.

Ventilator Care

Home care nurses are often faced with providing specialty care to adult and pediatric patients with medically complex needs. The most complicated of these patients require the use of a ventilator in order to maintain adequate breathing to sustain their life. Patients with this level of need require a competent nurse with current knowledge of and experience with the latest medical technology and the ability to work with patients and their families who are experiencing the challenges associated with life with a ventilator.

Wound Care

Wound care has become one of the fastest growing needs for home care services. Our home care clinicians are trained and experienced in wound management, the healing process, and the selection and use of effective wound products and devices.