Category: Home Health

The Impacts of Technology on Home Health Care

By Excelin Health on January 6, 2023

In today’s world, technology grows and changes rapidly. In less than 50 years, our technological growth has been incredible. With all of this growth, there are sure to be some impacts in all aspects of life. But, how has technology affected health care? More specifically, what are the impacts of technology on home health care?

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.

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.

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.

When to Talk to a Parent about Dementia

By Excelin Health on January 25, 2022

When signs of dementia first show in our parents, it may seem like small slips of memory. Maybe mom forgot where she put her car keys or dad forgot the name of his granddaughter. However, as time progresses, these memory slips become bigger and more concerning. Mom starts forgetting where her favorite clothing store is and gets lost on the way or dad leaves after putting a roast in and almost starts a house fire.

Dementia Early Signs and Progression

By Excelin Health on January 7, 2022

Currently in the United States, there are over 5.8 million people living with dementia. While this number seems high, it is projected to increase to around 14 millions Americans suffering from dementia by 2050. With so many projected and current cases, it is important to understand what dementia is and to know the early warning signs.

The Importance of Proper Infection Control in Home Health Care

By Excelin Health on December 1, 2021

Infection control should be a top priority in any health care setting, including home health care. Infection control in a home health care setting should accomplish two things. First, infection control should eliminate most causes of infection in patients. Secondly, proper infection control should improve patient healing outcomes while also keeping patients satisfied.

Nurses’ Roles in in-home Rehabilitation

By Excelin Health on October 28, 2021

Nurses play a critical role in every healthcare setting and in-home rehabilitation is no exception. Nurses create the foundation of a safe, calming, and productive in-home rehabilitation environment. Their job does not stop there! They play a significant role throughout the in-home rehabilitation process.

Recovering From Surgery In A Home Health Care Setting

By Excelin Health on August 26, 2021

When preparing for surgery, there are many things to consider about recovery. How will you get home after surgery? Will you need care? Who will care for you? While each recovery process is different, home health care allows the patient to receive customized medical care in the comfort of their own home, decreasing the need […]

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