As we move into our final week of the food drive, we have exciting news to report about the donations we’ve already raised. Almost $8500 in 3 weeks. That’s about 102,000 pounds of food for communities across the country!
Following surgery, Suzanne needed help taking care of a major wound. Kindred at Home was there for her. "I felt like I had a partner in my care that really made a huge difference in how I felt day to day ... having that support in the home was just life-changing."
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Everyone knows walking is good for our bodies, but balance and other issues can increase the risk of falls for older people, making getting about a little scary. Our clinicians work one-on-one with patients, in their homes, to provide individualized care and guidance that can help seniors be safe while staying active.
We are midway through our food drive, and Kindred at Home employees have raised nearly $4,500 for local community food banks across the country! We are so proud to be helping to put food on the tables of those who are food insecure.
Our deepest gratitude to the staff, volunteers, and clinicians at assisted living facilities. Even in the most difficult times, you continue to show compassion and create a sense of community for the people who need you.
The best choice for many patients is to avoid healthcare facilities and, instead, regain strength at home where they're most comfortable. Kindred at Home is honored to provide compassionate care needed wherever patients call home.
Physical activity can have a positive effect on both your physical and mental well-being. Check out the American Physical Therapy Association’s Top 10 Benefits of Physical Activity! If you need help building strength so that you can get up and moving, talk to your doctor to find out if you qualify for in-home physical therapy. We’d be honored to come to you, where you feel comfortable and safe. #choosept
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Top 10 Benefits of Physical Activity
Did you know physical therapy can help reduce pain? In some cases, it can even help minimize the need for medication. Through movement and hands-on care, physical therapists can help minimize pain associated with chronic diseases. Ask your doctor if in-home physical therapy could work for you – or call our nurses at 833.HOME.046. #choosept
Last month, at the @SoutheasternColoradoAHEC Virtual Nightingale Nurse Recognition Event, our very own Olga Ramirez, from our Pueblo branch, was presented a Luminary Award for her extraordinary work. On her own time, Olga has created a “pantry” of healthcare, ostomy, wound care, and DME in her home for those in need. She gives unused supplies donated by the community to people without the resources to purchase them. Olga, we are so proud of all you do for the health and wellbeing of your community. And we’re honored that you’re part of the Kindred at Home family. Congratulations!
This National Primary Care Week, take time to express gratitude to the physicians, PAs, nurses, and other primary care professionals who have always taken care of us, and are doing heroes work during this healthcare crisis.
Falls can lead to injuries, decreased mobility, and loss of independence. By taking care of your eyes, you can minimize the risk of falling. Get your vision checked once a year. Make sure your eyeglass prescription is current. Keep your home well lit. And, if you need help adjusting to a loss of vision, talk to a Kindred at Home nurse about what we can do to help. 1.866.CARE.KAH.
Call an old friend. Bake for a neighbor. Volunteer for a cause that's close to your heart. Now's a good time to reach out to others.
If someone you know is having trouble regulating their glucose levels or blood pressure, what they eat could be part of the problem. Encourage a loved one with diabetes to indulge in a diet rich in fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes, and low-fat dairy. If trouble persists, tell them to ask their doctor for a referral to Kindred at Home. We're here to help!
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/diabetes-diet/art-20044295
Are you confident you're taking your prescriptions the way your doctors prescribed them? Or are you overwhelmed by the contents of your pill organizer? Our clinicians help seniors understand the what, when, why, and how of their medications, so they get the greatest benefit--and avoid adverse effects.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6645a2.htm
Treating chronic wounds, and keeping them from recurring, is a Kindred at Home specialty. We involve patients in their care to help them adopt lifestyle changes needed to heal and stay healthy--at home.
Kindred at Home is proud to recognize our National Clinicians of the Year for 2020. Congratulations to our winners, and our deepest gratitude to our entire family of healthcare heroes!
Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your family, and others from getting sick. Always wash your hands after you've been in a public place, and before touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.* *CDC
People don't usually think about breathing ... until they have trouble doing so. Prioritize your lung health now to protect yourself from future problems. Check out these tips by The American Lung Association.
www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/wellness/protecting-your-lungs
After round-the-clock attention during a hospital or rehab stay, patients and their families worry what might happen once they’re on their own. One way to alleviate anxiety during this transition is in-home care from Kindred at Home.
Kindred at Home specializes in treating and educating people with COPD -- helping them learn to manage their condition themselves and adopt lifestyle changes for a better quality of life. #WorldCOPDDay #BreatheBetter
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One in 10 people are living with diabetes, and more than 50% are 65 or older.* With consistent treatment, self-management education, and emotional support, you can reduce the risk of complications. If you're struggling to get your diabetes under control, ask your doctor if you could benefit from the hands-on guidance of a home health nurse.
*World Diabetes Day
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Many veterans qualify for home health in addition to their veteran’s benefits. If you’re coping with a chronic illness or recovering from a hospital stay, we encourage you to reach out to us at 833.HOME.046 to see if you qualify for in-home care.
Still debating your outfit for the day? May we suggest going red? It’s National #WearRedDay, an urgent call for women to live fierce and be relentless in the fight against their No.1 killer – cardiovascular disease.
The right foods can help reduce cardiovascular risk, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The study examined the impact of 18 food groups shown to predict inflammation levels associated with diets. The results? Those who consumed higher levels of processed foods had a 28% higher risk of stroke and a 46% higher risk of heart disease. Learn more about these findings and explore which foods contribute to an anti-inflammatory diet.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/02/health/anti-inflammatory-foods-heart-disease-wellness/index.html
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Choose anti-inflammatory foods to lower heart disease and stroke risk
In honor of Black History month, we’re shining the spotlight on Black Americans whose contributions have made it possible for us to live our mission of providing extraordinary service and compassionate care.
This week, we celebrate pioneering biochemist Dr. Marie Maynard Daly, who became the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry. A valiant researcher, she studied how the body constructs proteins, the cause of heart attacks, and subsequently outlined the connection between diet and heart health. Daly also encouraged minority students to pursue higher education in STEM fields.
Welcome to February, a month close to our heart. Why? It’s American Heart Month! Did you know that almost half of Americans have cardiovascular or blood vessel disease?* That’s a fact we don’t love, and are working hard to change. Stay tuned this month for more information on how to stay heart healthy – and how Kindred at Home helps keep healthy hearts at home.
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Some of the most important innovations are the ones that take place behind the scenes. Kudos to our technology team who make sure we all have the tools we need to provide outstanding service to our patients and their families.
No one can explain home health better than the people who deliver it--and those who've benefited from it. Hear from a few of our passionate clinicians and some grateful patients whose lives were changed by their care.
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Kindred at Home – Providing Quality Care in Your Home
