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CRITICAL ELEMENTS OF POST-HOSPITALIZATION HOME CARE
Post-hospitalization home care involves a range of critical elements to ensure the patient’s recovery and well-being. Here are some key components:
INFECTION CONTROL AND PREVENTION AT HOME
Infection control and prevention at home are essential for maintaining a healthy environment for you and your family. Here are some key practices to follow:
HOW TO PREVENT FALLS IN YOUR HOME
Preventing falls at home is crucial for the safety and well-being of older people. Falls can lead to serious injuries, such as fractures or head injuries, and may impact a person’s independence. Here are some practical tips to help prevent falls at home:
HOW TO MANAGE AND CARE FOR WOUNDS AT HOME
Minor wounds like cuts or scrapes can be treated from the home. However, wounds that cut deeper than a quarter inch or bleed continuously and excessively should be treated by a medical doctor.
The body is designed to heal and repair minor wounds by itself but with a little assistance, it is bound to heal faster and prevent scarring.
CAREGIVER ABUSE – WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO RESPOND TO IT
Much attention is given to the abuse of care recipients by caregivers, and rightfully so, however, it is also important to highlight and address the incidences where the caregiver is the one being abused by their care recipients.This sort of situation is more common than uncommon but it can sometimes be quite tricky to identify and challenging to deal with.
VITALIS HEALTHCARE BAGS BEST OF HOMECARE AWARD THIRD YEAR IN A ROW
We are pleased to announce that Vitalis HealthCare, your favorite homecare agency, has just recently won the Best of Home Care- Employer of Choice Awards for outstanding caregiver satisfaction ratings.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AS YOU AGE
Mental health is a state of mental wellness which includes the cognitive, emotional and behavioral well-being of a person which enables them to cope with the stress of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community and society.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A HOME CARE RECIPIENT
As fundamental as it is for homecare recipients to know their rights, it is only one side of the coin for a successful home care experience. Knowing your responsibilities as a homecare recipient is just as fundamental as knowing your rights because it is the other side of the coin that ensures that you have a positive home care experience where you receive appropriate and effective care.
SIGNS OF ELDER CARE ABUSE
Elder care abuse is the intentional act of negligence or carelessness by a caregiver towards an older person under their care which results in the harm or risk of the older person. Elder care abuse can occur in the elderly persons home, in a nursing home or in an assisted care living facility.
YOUR RIGHTS AS A HOMECARE RECIPIENT
As a home care patient or recipient, you have rights that ensure that your wellbeing, dignity, and the quality of care service you receive are preserved and up to standard. The specific rights of home care recipients in the United States varies from state to state and from one home care agency to another, however, there are common rights that cut across all states and homecare agencies.