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The Ways Home Health Care is Filling the Medical Gap for Underserved Areas

By Excelin Health on January 6, 2023

Health care has become a service that is easily accessible to many Americans. A trip to the doctors these days is usually less than 30 minutes, and urgent care facilities can be located on every street corner in urban areas. However, health care can still be a challenge for those living in rural or underserved areas. So, how do we reach these individuals? The answer is home health care.

Physical Therapy Spot Light: The Importance of Physical Therapists in Home Health Care

By Excelin Health on January 6, 2023

There are many important roles in home health care. From nurses to doctors, and everyone in between, home health has many moving parts. One of the most important aspects of home health care is physical therapy. Physical therapists are trained to help individuals improve their physical function, reduce pain, and prevent or manage chronic conditions. Through personalized treatment plans and exercises, physical therapists can help individuals maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.

Five Helpful Tips for Aging Veterans and the VA

By Excelin Health on November 9, 2022

November is a month where we honor Veterans and their families for their service. Excelin is grateful to all Veterans and the sacrifices they gave to serve our country. In celebration of Veterans day, we wanted to highlight a few benefits that Veterans can receive through the VA and some tips for working with the VA.

Caring For Yourself as a Caregiver

By Excelin Health on October 11, 2022

Being a caregiver, either professionally or for a loved one, can be a challenging and draining job. Here are some tips to make sure that you are taking care of yourself as well.

Engaging Employees in the Healthcare Field

By Excelin Health on September 22, 2022

How can you spot a healthcare facility with good employee engagement? Take a look at the retention and turnover rates of healthcare employees. Employee engagement is a great retention tool, and at a time when the healthcare industry is more stressful than ever, no facility is safe from high turnover rates and high rates of burnout. So, what can you do to make your employees feel engaged, valued, and heard?

Minimizing Fall Risks with Simple Balancing Exercises

By Excelin Health on July 11, 2022

Did you know that one in four seniors will experience a dangerous fall each year? Did you also know that each fall encountered further increases your risk of dangerous future falls. Imagine you are in the kitchen cooking dinner when all of a sudden you experience a fall. This isn’t a bad fall and you get up easily, but you realize how dangerous your next fall could be. Now imagine you taking steps to minimize your fall risks with some basic exercises.

Making the Most of Meal Planning with Diabetes

By Excelin Health on June 11, 2022

Diabetes can cause a real struggle for those afflicted with it. If you ask someone that has diabetes what their biggest struggle is, they will almost always say eating healthy to keep their blood sugar under control. Healthy eating is not always easy, and it can be especially tricky for diabetes patients. The good news is that with informed meal planning and a bit of education on picking healthy foods, meal planning can be a walk in the park for anyone.

Building a Positive Culture to Improve Nursing Turnover

By Excelin Health on May 11, 2022

Nursing has always been a demanding and stressful job. From long hours to stressful work environments, nurses are always at the front lines of our health care and it takes a toll on them. With the addition of Covid-19 and the influx of baby boomers requiring late-life care, nurses are finding themselves stretched thinner than ever. This has led to an increase in worker burnout and a mass exodus of nurses from the profession, meaning higher turnover rates for nursing positions. Metropolitan areas with a plethora of nursing candidates are able to handle this high turnover rate, but small towns are struggling to keep positions filled.

Managing Medications After Discharge

By Excelin Health on March 1, 2022

Imagine you’ve just been discharged from the hospital or just finished an important appointment with your doctor. You’ve received a large list of medications to take with little to no instructions other than to pick your prescription up from the pharmacy. You struggle to pronounce the medication and feel completely in the dark about how the medication should be taken. You start taking your medication and realize that you’ve been taking too little or too much at the wrong times. Unfortunately, this situation is a familiar one for some people and it is known as medication mismanagement.

Healthcare Burnout and How to Prevent It

By Excelin Health on March 1, 2022

Healthcare workers are integral to keeping our society healthy. They treat patients for diseases and injuries with care and compassion. They keep the world running during pandemics and medical emergencies. All of this can create long nights and exhausting and stressful shifts, leading to burnout. Healthcare burnout has led to a mass exodus of healthcare workers leaving the profession, leading to staff shortages and care shortages for patients. While we see healthcare workers as heroes, we have to remember that they are human, with their own lives and families outside of their profession in the healthcare industry. It is important that we protect our healthcare workers and do what we can to prevent burnout.

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