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Speech Therapy

Language disorders occur when a person has difficulty understanding others (receptive language), or sharing thoughts and feelings (expressive language). A stroke that occurs in areas of the brain (left hemisphere) that control speech and language results in aphasia. Swallowing disorders are feeding and swallowing difficulties, which may follow an illness, surgery, stroke, or injury. Cognitive-communication disorders include problems organizing thoughts, paying attention, remembering, planning, and problem-solving. These disorders could happen as a result of stroke or dementia. 

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs):

  •  Assess, diagnose, and treat speech and swallowing disorders in children and adults
  • Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
  • Provide augmentative and alternative communication systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder or progressive neurological disorders 
  • Provide training and education to family/caregivers

Speech therapy helps children and adults improve their communication and language skills. No matter what is affecting your ability to speak or communicate effectively, speech therapy can improve your quality of life. Talk to a member of our staff today! 

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy (OT) is all about helping people do important activities of everyday live. They work with people of all age groups who have challenges; guiding them in becoming independent, learn new skills, make changes to their surroundings, and feel better overall. 

  • Involving patients in activities that demonstrate the difficulties with ADLs
  • Help people learn new ways to do things or make changes to their environment
  • Provide adaptations such as level access showers or stair lifts to help elderly people stay in their own homes

An occupational therapist may work with a physical therapist to set goals for someone with mobility issues. They may act as educators, teaching loved ones how to support people dealing with chronic conditions or recovering from surgeries/injuries.            

 

Physical Therapy

Physical therapists (PT) are the key to recovery for clients suffering injuries, illnesses, and post-surgery. They work with patients to help them regain movement and manage pain. Our therapists evaluate each patient’s physical impairments and functional limitations to establish a personalized plan of care and achieve optimal rehabilitation outcomes in the comfort of their home. 

  • Teaching patients how to use therapeutic exercise techniques; such as cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and endurance exercises 
  • Monitoring patient’s vital signs
  • Diagnosing movement dysfunction
  • Pain management 
  • Teaching patients the use of equipment including wheelchairs, canes, and walkers
  • Providing stimulation or massage to promote healing 
  • Developing in home exercise plan
  • Make patient progress notes on plan of care

Physical Therapists often aid patients reclaim their lives resulting in independence and happiness. They guide you to get stronger, more flexible, and to avoid further injury. Let us help you! 

 

IV Infusion

IV therapy can be administered in private residences through home health care. Home infusion therapy involves the intravenous or subcutaneous administration of drugs to an individual at home. This could be IV antibiotics, chemotherapy, pain management, fluids, immunotherapy, or nutrition services.

Nurses teach patients or caregivers to administer the drug, educate on side effects, and provide dressing changes.

 IV therapy at home exposes patients to fewer pathogens, whereas decreasing their risk of acquiring an infection. Home healthcare can be a more cost-effective option as well. Individuals continue their normal routines and receive treatment without disrupting their lifestyle. 

Understanding the aspects of in-home IV therapy will allow patients and their families to navigate this alternative with peace of mind. We are a licensed and insured Home Health Agency with highly qualified professionals ready to provide the care you or your loved one needs!

 

Medical Social Worker

A medical social worker assists patients and their families in the recovery of illnesses and provides them with information about the resources available to them. Social workers help navigate emotional and financial needs that arise with a diagnosis. As an advocate for the patient, a social worker ensures that patients’ needs are met through their medical treatment. Some of their roles include: 

  • Assess the patient’s social and psychological status 
  • Educate patients and their families about their illness and possible treatment
  • Counsel patients and their families
  • Help patients understand the financial resources and social support available to them
  • Offer crisis intervention
  • Advocate for patients and families to help them explore options available to make informed decisions 

Coordinate an individualized discharge plan for in-home medical equipment, transportation, meal plans, counseling, or follow-up treatments.

 

Companion Care

Have you been wondering how can you support a strong quality of life for yourself, your partner, or a loved one? Personal companions play a valuable role in the lives of millions of people. They aim to support the emotional, mental, and social needs of clients demonstrating high levels of empathy, patience, and friendliness. They offer the perfect combination for individuals interested in improving their quality of live without compromising autonomy. 

Our personal companions go above and beyond to make the lives of those in our care more feasible. Having the care of a private caregiver can benefit not only the patient but the entire family, relatives, and loved ones. Rely on them to plan activities that will be both stimulating and enjoyable, such as:

  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Dressing and undressing 
  • Light personal grooming
  • Light housekeeping
  • Transportation
  • Errand running
  • Supervision, monitoring, and reporting 
  • Medication, exercise, and diet reminders
  • Patient advocacy and communication with other care providers
  • Providing mobility assistance in, around, and outside the home
  • Playing games
  • Watching shows and movies 
  • Reading

If you want to learn more about companion care definition or the benefits of in-home companionship, reach out to one of our experts today.

Skilled Nursing

A Home Care Nurse manages a patient’s at-home care plan. Nurses assist patients who are unable to care for themselves or whose family members are unavailable. Patients may include individuals who have been released from a medical facility following an injury, those with a disability, terminal illnesses or chronic conditions. 

A Home Care Nurse has several important duties and responsibilities these include:

  • Perform an initial health evaluation and create an individualized care plan
  • Check vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, and temperature 
  • Pain assessment and management 
  • Assess for infection, bedsores, and wounds 
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Ostomy Care
  • Wound Care Management
  • Diabetic Care
  • Cardiac Care
  • Post-operative Care
  • Diagnosis teaching and instructions
  • Safety implementation 
  • Fall prevention 
  • Medication regimen 
  • IV therapy
  • Foley catheter care
  • Peg Tube feeding 
  • Hospice care 
  • Supervision of home health aides

Our team counts on skilled nurses who take care of your health with compassion and experience. We specialize in pediatric and adult care. Gives us a call today! 

Home Health Aide

We offer personalized care and supervision for you or your loved one to feel comfortable, safe, and independent at home; giving you the peace of mind you deserve. Depend on our professional staff whose hands you can trust. 

The Home Health Aid provides: personal and emotional care to our clients under the supervision of a Nurse/Therapist. Some of the roles include:

  • Assistance with bathing/ getting dressed
  • Toileting/ diaper change
  • Meal preparation 
  • Light housekeeping
  • Picking up groceries and medications
  • Assistance with self administration of medication 
  • Mobility, such as walking and exercise routines recommended by physical therapists
  • Vital Signs measurements 
  • Wound monitoring 
  • Companionship and emotional support

Our home health aids offer comprehensive, skilled care to help you manage a chronic condition or recover from an injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization—all in the comfort and safety of your home. Specially trained nurses and therapists focus on your specific needs to create a personalized care plan for you. The goal is to help you manage your health with confidence, regain independence and enjoy a healthier, happier life.

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