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I drive many miles each day. Podcasts are great for longer drives. I recently discovered a new podcast. The Proof, with Simon Hill, a physiotherapist and nutritionist. He centers around evidence -based information proven through scientific research. Good stuff, given the amount of misinformation today, especially on social media. Hill’s guest, on episode No. 190 […]
I love this quote “One of the biggest lies I tell myself is “I don’t need to write that down. I’ll remember it!.” This quote is so true. Everyone has experienced this. I just did this myself a couple days ago grocery shopping. Forgot the taco seasoning! And I have stacks of Post-It notes on […]
I had a home health physical therapy visit last week with an 81-year-old man. I’ve seen him in the past for therapy. He’s had repeated falls, decline in function, in/out of the hospital and skilled rehab. He and his wife are a joy to be around. So kind, positive, caring and humorous. He’s been in […]
It’s very difficult to gauge if someone is ready for hospice. There’s quantitative criteria that goes into if someone qualifies. This might help caregivers determine whether to seek a hospice evaluation. Your loved one has experienced a rapid medical decline despite medical treatment. This includes weight loss, mental status decline, as well as the inability […]
I recently attended an all-staff meeting. Our hospice team spoke regarding what hospice provides, what hospice means to the patient and their families. They told touching stories about their experience with families and patients. I could feel the emotion in their stories. My colleagues could as well. Some presenters became emotional. Hospice care provides holistic […]
What does my typical day look like? I typically start seeing my first visit around 9 a.m. I would love to start at 8 a.m. but rarely does a patient want to be visited that early and 9 a.m. is pushing it. I had one gentleman who said 5 a.m. would be fine with him. […]
You’ve heard of a patient advocate. But what is this person and why are they so important? These people manage the care of patients, perhaps a family member, friend, neighbor, or appointed representative. And they are vital to the success or failure during a home health episode or navigating a complex health care system in […]
Let’s say you don’t have dumbbells, barbells, resistance bands or workout machines. But you want to improve your functional and overall strength. How? One of my favorites is called “bridges.” It’s best for clients who are having difficulty standing, walking. When I worked in a skilled nursing facility, my supervising physical therapist (PT) and I […]
I’m picky when it comes to eating out, choosing a restaurant. Ask my fiance! My go-to app on my phone is Yelp, a popular phone app that rates/reviews establishments. I check out these reviews/ratings before choosing, especially the most recent reviews. You can do the same when choosing a home health agency. Home health is […]
A few blogs ago, I detailed the role of occupational therapy and speech language as home health providers. Here are a few other services Specialized Home Care and Hospice provides in the home: Respiratory therapy (RT). They work on acquiring, setting up, and managing medical equipment related to breathing like a C-PAP machine, oxygen equipment, […]
Bag technique. When myself or a colleague enters a home, we bring with us our medical bags that carry items we need to do our job. These include PPE (personal protective equipment) like gloves, masks, BP cuffs, pulse oximeter, thermometer, Therabands, etc. There are protocols we must follow regarding the handling of the bag. The […]
I’ve touched on what my role is as a home health PTA (physical therapist assistant). Our company at Specialized Home Care and Hospice provides clinicians in skilled nursing, occupational, physical, respiratory and speech-language pathology. Below are a few of our healthcare teammates: Occupation Therapist (OT), Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Kim, occupational therapist for Specialized Home […]
COVID-19 has affected us all in some way or another. So you or a loved one who battled COVID-19 has been discharged to home from the hospital or rehabilitation. What’s next? What should I be focused on during my return to home? Your discharge instructions from the care provider are paramount. Follow these instructions to […]
I’m back! Check in weekly to see our latest BLOG entry: I last wrote on the importance of a HEP (home exercise program). Let me expand on that. Some of you might be familiar with resistance bands. Some have no idea what I’m talking about. Picture a giant rubber band with varying thicknesses. The higher […]
What’s a home exercise program (HEP)? Why’s it important? Sometimes, when people hear the word “exercise,” they cringe. Some have never exercised a day in their life. “Exercise” seems foreign to them. Not true! In fact, as we age our muscles need stimulation to decrease what’s called “sarcopenia,” which is a loss of muscle tissue […]
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