Are you a caregiver for a loved one who is immobile? Or are you a patient who needs help getting in and out of bed? It might be time for a patient hoist. Patient lifts help family caregivers and patients by allowing for safer, easier physical transitions. Additionally, patient lifts can help with turning patients […]
Managing Care at Home
How to Manage Feeding Tubes at Home: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients and Caregivers
Enteral feeding, also known as tube feeding or gavage, delivers nutrition directly to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Importantly, feeding tubes play a crucial role in the health of patients who cannot swallow food, liquids, and/or medications due to various medical conditions, including swallowing problems and/or difficulty absorbing nutrition. Feeding tubes, used for short- or long-term […]
Home Infusion Therapy Risks and Rewards
Did you know that some patients can get their IV medications at home? Or are you already getting IV infusions at home? Certainly, home-based IV infusions are considerably more convenient than going to a hospital or clinic. But do you know the home infusion therapy risks and rewards? How can you reduce your risk of […]
How Can You Get Hospital Care at Home?
No one likes the idea of staying in the hospital. It can feel scary and lonely. Plus, you face exposure to germs and a lack of privacy. Fortunately, some patients can now get hospital care at home through hospital at home programs. Before we dive into getting hospital-level care at home, it’s important to understand […]
Can You Get Your Medical Care at Home?
Wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t have to travel to a doctor’s office for medical care? What if you could recover from an illness or injury at home instead of staying in a hospital? Interestingly, in some cases, you can receive a wide range of medical care services at home. Home health care is […]
