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Colorado’s Parent and Family CNA Program A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has many responsibilities that impact the patient’s health, and for children needing a CNA, a parent or family member may consider taking on this role. Not only does this allow them to play a more central role in the child’s healthcare, but it also […]

Why Respite Care is Important for Family Caregivers When a loved one returns home from the hospital, skilled nursing facility, or rehabilitation center, family members often step into the role of caregiver. Home health care nurses and therapists help to educate and train family caregivers to help them effectively care for their loved one and

Tips to Keep in Mind for Your Next Blood Draw Everyone has to get their blood drawn from time to time. Patients who receive home health care services have to get their blood drawn as their doctor deems necessary. It helps them to monitor their patient’s health and determine if any changes need to be

A Guide to Safety for Home Health Patients Home safety is a topic that is top of mind for a home health nurse or a physical therapist. The main purpose of home health services is to help patients recover from illness, injury, or surgery so that they can return to living in their community after

How Home Health Care Keeps Medically Fragile Children Out of the Hospital How Home Health Care Keeps Medically Fragile Children Out of the Hospital  Home health care provides essential support for adults and children alike. Whether they are recovering from an acute illness, injury, or a surgical procedure, the nurses, therapists, aides, and medical social

How Nutrition and Hydration Impact Health Tips for Enjoying Summer Activities During a Pandemic More than two years on, everyone wants nothing more than to resume activities of daily life without worrying about a pandemic, especially now that summer is just around the corner. But for anyone who works with vulnerable populations in home health

How Hydration and eating Impact Health Eating and drinking enough is essential for fueling our lives daily. But for people who are struggling with an acute illness, an ongoing condition, or are getting older, getting adequate nutrition and hydration can be a struggle. This post discusses tips for helping loved ones overcome this struggle and

How Home Health Therapies Assist Patients in their Recovery Home health care is made up of different services, all of which are intended to help patients in their recovery. Skilled nursing services are typically the services that patients associate with home health most often. This post sheds light on the types of therapy services that

How to Be Your Best Advocate When it Comes To Your Health The 4 best ways to be your own health advocate Interacting with the health care system is a challenge for everyone at one time or another. Whether you are visiting your primary doctor, a specialist, or receiving home health care at home, it’s

Does Medicare Cover Physical and Occupational Therapy?  How to Choose a Home Health Care Agency When patients and their families are facing an ongoing illness or an upcoming discharge from the hospital, they have many things on their minds, particularly, they wonder how to choose a home health care agency. Home health care services are