Home Health Care For Wounds

Posted on 13 May 2015

Proper cleaning and caring of wounds is essential for them to heal. Should you or a loved one develop a wound that needs care beyond what you can give, you may want to consider the assistance of home health care. Wounds That May Need Special Care Any wound that needs to be monitored by a professional, requires deep cleaning, and requires being bandaged by a professional may require the services of home health care. [Read More]

How To Care For Yourself When You Are The Caregiver

Posted on 12 May 2015

Patients on home health care need a lot of help. If you are the primary caregiver to a loved one, it is important for you to take care of yourself first. It is very difficult to help others when your needs aren't met. Here are some things you can do to nurture yourself while you are taking care of another: 1. Get the support you need. Connect often with other caregivers, friends, and family. [Read More]

Making Choices About The Care Of A Parent When They Have Had A Stroke

Posted on 11 May 2015

When one of your parents suffers from a stroke, you may be the one who has to make important decisions about their treatment. If you were already caring for your parent in your own home, you may have to make the choice to pursue a residential placement for rehabilitation or custodial care. There are a number of things to consider when a person has a stroke, and these include: The area of the brain where the stroke was located. [Read More]

Renting Durable Medical Equipment: What To Expect

Posted on 11 May 2015

Durable medical equipment is a term used to describe medical supplies that a person needs temporarily while recovering from an injury or an illness. This equipment can be a walker or wheelchair, a bed, or even an oxygen tank and supplies. Learn what to expect when your doctor prescribes you durable medical equipment, or DME, so you can be prepared to get well. Know what your insurance will cover [Read More]

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Teaching Your Children to Stay Safe

When I was growing up, things were a lot different. My parents completely trusted our neighbors, and we didn't worry that much about things like drugs, gangs, or child predators. Unfortunately, today is a little bit different. My name is Denise, and I want to teach you how to keep your kids from getting hurt. It is a tough world out there, but you don't have to worry every single time your kids go outside to play. My love for my own children prompted me to make this blog, so that I could share this information with other people and hopefully help someone.

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