SERVICES
WHAT IS HOME HEALTH CARE?
A person who becomes homebound requires exceptional care tailored to his or her needs. At the request of your physician, our team of health care professionals will be organized to serve your needs and ensure the promotion, maintenance, or restoration of health.
WHY HOME HEALTH CARE?
- Your health care is provided amongst family, friends, and familiar surroundings where you feel most comfortable. This has been known to speed the healing process.
- Family can be active participants in the health care process
- All services are coordinated with your physician
- 24-hours access to a skilled nurse
- Home health care is the ideal transition between hospitalization and independent living
- Earlier hospital discharges
- Lower health care costs
HOME HEALTH SERVICES
SERVICES DIRECTLY PROVIDED
• Skilled nursing services
• Home health aides
SERVICES PROVIDED BY ARRANGEMENT
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech/language therapy
• Social services
• Medical supplies
SPECIAL NURSING SERVICES
• Post-cardiothoracic nursing
• Enterostomal nursing
• Wound care
• IV infusion therapy
SPECIAL THERAPY SERVICES
• Muscle re-education
• Prosthetic training
• Gait and functional training
• Use of therapeutic equipment, adaptive and assistive devices
• Pain control techniques
• Voice and swallowing function
PRIVATE DUTY NURSING SERVICES
Private Duty Nursing services are for those who have more complex medical conditions who are in need of a higher level of care by a licensed nurse. Hourly shift care is provided to patients who may have a ventilator, tracheostomy tube, G-tube, TPN, and/or IV. Everthrive Home Health Care takes the extra time to have a Registered Nurse fully assess each patient’s medical disorder, develop a personalized plan of care, and continuously provide updates to the patient’s family and care team. Each skilled nurse assigned to each case completes a Daily Activity Log, Narrative Clinical Notes, and Medication Handout every shift, documenting activities done during the shift.
- Medication administration by a licensed nurse
- Medication management
- Measuring height and weight
- Assisting with mobility
- Patient teachings
- Providing transfer assistance
- Escorting to medical appointments
- Assisting with ambulation
- Monitoring vital signs
ALZHEIMERS AND DEMENTIA CARE
What is Dementia
Dementia is a general term used to describe the decline in mental ability that is enough to interfere with daily life tasks. Symptoms of dementia can vary greatly but at least two of the following core mental functions must be significantly impaired to be considered dementia:
- Memory
- Communication and language
- Ability to focus and pay attention
- Reasoning and judgment
- Visual perception
People with dementia may have problems with short term memory, keeping track of a wallet or purse, paying bills, planning and preparing meals, remembering appointments, etc.
What is Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. It accounts for 50 to 80 percent of dementia cases. There currently is no cure but researchers are currently looking for new treatments and care techniques to improve the quality of life for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- Memory changes that disrupt daily life
- Challenges in planning or solving problems
- Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work, or at leisure
- Confusion with time or place
- Trouble understanding visual images or spatial relationships
- New problems with words in speaking or writing
- Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
- Decreased or poor judgment
- Withdrawal from work or social activities
- Changes in mood and personality
How Everthrive Home Health Care Can Help
Our professional staff is knowledgeable and trained to safely help your loved ones with their daily life tasks. They have the experience, patience, and understanding to deal with those suffering with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT
What is a Chronic Disease
A chronic disease is one that can be controlled, but not cured. In most cases, a chronic disease will require a lifetime of regular treatment. Some chronic illnesses cause permanent disability. Chronic diseases are usually characterized by acute episodes of illness followed by periods of time where symptoms may be reduced or absent. 88 percent of Americans over 65 years of age have at least one chronic health condition. The most common types of Chronic Diseases are:
- Arthritis
- Cardiovascular disease
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Obesity
How Everthrive Home Health Care Can Help
Everthrive Home Health Care staff are here to help improve the quality of life for your loved ones. Preparation of healthy and nutritious meals can go a long way when it comes to the health of a person. Regular exercise can also help by reducing joint pain and stiffness, building strong muscle around the joints, and increasing flexibility and endurance.
