Chronic Care
Home health is an excellent option to help those dealing with chronic conditions or diseases. Often, chronic conditions can make things around the house more difficult to complete. Chronic conditions are defined as conditions that last a year or more that can limit activities and/or require continual medical attention. This is not uncommon and can be caused by many circumstances. These diagnoses often require medical interventions on many levels, but when managed well, they can be minimally invasive.
Some examples of chronic conditions include:
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- HIV/AIDS
- Mood disorders
- Parkinson's
- Arthritis
This is not an exclusive list. Any condition within the bounds of the definition qualifies, so other ailments such as multiple sclerosis or dementia can also fall under chronic conditions. Some conditions may seem easier to manage than others, as everyone experiences illness differently, and some conditions may be more severe. Some may experience pain or discomfort, while others may be able to manage their diagnosis with medication and utilization of other services, such as specialized rehabilitation or therapy. Since chronic conditions may never go away in some circumstances, finding ways to effectively manage them is critical to having a high quality of life.
Living with chronic illness can weigh heavily on someone. When you become ill with something like a cold, you know that the discomfort you feel is temporary and will pass. With chronic illness, there may be no foreseeable end, which makes management and medical treatment a key component. There may be specialists to see, like a cardiologist or a neurologist, who can help with educated decisions and lifestyle changes. Although it can be initially overwhelming, with the right care team, it can become more manageable.
Getting consistent treatment will be an effective way to ease symptoms. If you or your loved one can no longer get to appointments or have issues with housekeeping, it may be time to consider home health. A home health team can help with laundry, dishes, and light cleaning duties around the home which may be more challenging for someone in pain or experiencing symptoms. If more clinical management is needed, a home health nurse may also be available to deliver intravenous medications, take vital signs, and update a customized care plan as needed.
With home health, a variety of services can be beneficial for someone coping with a chronic condition. Tasks that may exert a lot of effort can be done with the help of staff, such as picking up medications or getting groceries in and out of the home. It can also be done in any preferred location, although many prefer services in their homes. Home health care can help with incontinence issues, wound changes, bathing, and companionship. Are you seeking a specific service or struggling with tasks at home? Give us a call today to talk about what we can do for you.
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