1. Work with post-acute partners to support therapy needs of recovering Covid-19 patients Consider ways to bolster post-acute staffing, establish safe discharge procedures for Covid-19 patients to SNFs, or work with HHAs to discharge patients directly to their...
World Hepatitis Day is recognized annually on July 28th, the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg (1925-2011). Dr. Blumberg discovered the hepatitis B virus in 1967 and two years later developed the first hepatitis B vaccine and for these achievements won the Nobel Prize....
Seniors can participate in recreational therapy programs during home-based care to benefit their mental and physical health at the same time. Of course, getting some movement throughout your day can help you maintain strength and physical health. But it also helps...
Palmeira Home + Health is supporting the Men’s Health Network this year by helping to get the word out about the importance of men’s health! “The statistics are clear that we need more awareness and emphasis on men’s preventative health screenings and healthcare focus...
For Sean Sanders, a registered nurse with Palmeira Home+Health based in Arizona, taking care of patients and helping them heal in their own homes is what he was born to do. “I have a patient in her 40s who had been a shut-in for the past 10 years living in agonizing...
This winter season, Palmeira reminds you that there are 3 things you can do to fight the flu. Get vaccinated Stop the spread of flu viruses by washing your hands frequently and using hand sanitizer Take antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them. December 2-8 is...
