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Home Health Care to be Revolutionized with Smartwatch Technology

September 20, 2017 MD Home Health Active Living, Articles, Technology Comments Off on Home Health Care to be Revolutionized with Smartwatch Technology , , , , , , ,

Watches are in and they are no stranger to helping people out; especially home health care patients. It seems as though necklaces aka life alert systems are a thing of the past thanks to Samsung and their recent partnership with Reemo Health, a senior health technology company. Originally set out to improve the quality of home health care for senior patients in usability, heart rate monitoring, body movements, and GPS location. This partnership that started two years prior has now blossomed into a device that not only works well for care receivers, but now care givers. With alerts and status reports on patients wearing the devices, the new system is set to prepare all home health care givers for whatever curveballs their patients may inadvertently “throw” at them.

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The absolute last thing Reemo Health wanted to do was to place another burden upon the shoulders of care givers when navigating their ways through the sometimes rough seas of home health care. According to Home Health Care News, “health care providers can examine the wearer’s data, including their activities and conditions prior to a hospitalization or fall. That retrospective data can help determine what happened and how providers can prevent the occurrence, keeping the patient at home. The smartwatch data can also be integrated on an electronic health record.” Teaming up with Teradata, a leading data and analytics solutions provider, the smartwatch device is already being utilized all over the country.

The trick with the device however is ensuring that patients and seniors will continue to use it and find it easy to understand; which is never a guarantee. By not requiring phone pairing through Bluetooth and allowing the device to be user-ready straight from the box, Reemo has attempted to make this transition as easy as possible for seniors. Flirting along the lines of Life Alert, Reemo decided to partner with ADT tp “provide a simple-to-access 911 service” through the simple push of a single button. ADT has proven to be so helpful that they are even able to determine whether the patient is in need of an ambulance or just simply need to connect with a family member immediately.

Originally the device was set to offer much gesture control “the ability to turn off lights, adjust thermostats and perform other simple tasks with the waive of a wrist.” Apparently, the users found these functions unnecessary which led to the evolution of these features into similar and same algorithms created that enhance the quality of movement. What once started out as a device intended to simplify home health care for patients has now evolved into a two-way-street for all in the industry. It is the company’s intention to provide quality home health care through the usage of the smartwatch to better the experience of health care for all.

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Home Health Care to Get “Uberized” in the Future: What Does This Mean?

September 1, 2017 MD Home Health Active Living, Articles, Technology Comments Off on Home Health Care to Get “Uberized” in the Future: What Does This Mean? , , , , , , ,

Improvements in technology seem to be bettering the quality of everything in life these days when it comes to convenience and control. In an attempt to “uberize” the healthcare system, well-known company Axxess, intends on appealing to the convenience of those that lack quality healthcare. Claiming it’s an “innovative new solution,” according to PRN Newswire, the company hopes to bridge existing gaps in home health agencies with AxxessCARE. As the first and “only software provider to provide native mobile apps for both iOS and Android services,” the platform is anticipated to revolutionize through not just patient convenience but staffing as well.

Home Health Care to Get "Uberized" in the Future: What Does This Mean?

The conditional state of this industry seems to lead a high turnover rate lacking closure when it comes to quality. President and CEO of Axxess, John Olajide agrees, stating “agencies consistently identify staffing among their major challenges. Through AxxessCARE they will be able to extend their staffing capabilities with access to qualified clinicians to meet patient needs. At the same time, clinicians will enjoy a more convenient way to work.” A win-win for both sides, they have created the application easy-to-use for all patients and employers alike. Organizing the entire process behind home healthcare, the application will allow clinicians to visit homes after proper background checks and license confirmations are approved. Based on the case’s information per patient, the agency will be able to properly implement the correct clinician for the job that has a schedule complimentary to the patients in need.

During the next few months, the program will be implemented into local Dallas-Fort Worth areas to perfect every inch of the process and concepts behind the potentially helpful feature. On the clinician side of things, it’s as simple as applying to the network to access visits that work with their schedule, locations, and rates. Once their specifics have been entered into the system, the app will alert them of cases that work with their preferences as far as pay too. In addition to bringing work to the doctors, it also documents every single case on file to refer back to if anything goes awry in the process of treating the patients. This program even supplies and figuratively reaches as far projected earnings.

The company believes to have thought of everything in prepare for the application’s launch coming in the next few months. “We’re confident AxxessCARE is going to revolutionize the delivery of home healthcare in the same way Uber has transformed the transportation industry,” said Olajide.

In an industry that seems to be so unforgiving at times, Axxess is known as a safe haven to all home health companies. It is the fastest growing home health care technology company that has improved American quality care for over 2 million patients, trusted by over 7,000 organizations. It is nice to know that people about the people behind the scenes here at MD Home Health. Don’t you agree? Post in the comments below to share your opinion on the pending application and if you think it will truly improve the quality and overall convenience of home healthcare.

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8 Ways to Beat the Heat and Stay Active this Summer

July 20, 2016 mdhomehealthadmin Active Living, Articles, Healthy Eating Comments Off on 8 Ways to Beat the Heat and Stay Active this Summer , , , , , , , , ,

People young and senior in water gymnastics physiotherapy with dumbbells

All adults and children should be as active as their level of fitness permits, because physical activities impart health benefits and help to stave off the negative effects of inactivity. Whether you happen to be the beneficiary of Phoenix home health care, or you are a professional who provides that care, you will benefit by being active and enjoying the companionship of others while doing so.

In the summertime however, the heat and humidity are sometimes enough to bother anyone, so that outdoor activities are less appealing than they might normally be. This doesn’t mean you should sacrifice activity altogether, it just means you need to be a little more creative about choosing Phoenix home health care activities to get involved with. Here are some ways you can beat the heat in summer and still stay active.

Go Swimming

Swimming is still the best way to cool off, and almost every neighborhood has a public pool or at least a private center where free swim time is regularly scheduled. Even if you can’t swim, just walking around in the water or splashing your feet over the side can be extremely refreshing – and it gets you moving.

Indoor Aerobics

If you have air-conditioning on the premises, or at least a good fan, aerobics are a great way to get in some good exercise even during summer. You can even avoid the real heat of the day by planning workouts in the morning, or later in the evening.

Have an Indoor Picnic

You can stay inside with the air conditioning for this one, but it will get you involved with meal planning and preparation while enjoying your Phoenix home health care.

Make Yourself a Cool Drink

Making smoothies can be fun for everyone, because you have to pick out the fruits and flavors to be used, and mix them altogether, before enjoying that sweet, cool, nutritious treat. If smoothies aren’t your thing, go out into your garden and pick some fresh mint leaves, then add a twist of lemon, some ice, and cold water – instant refreshment!

Take a Walk in the Mall

All malls are air-conditioned these days, and many have walk paths around the premises. This can be a great way to stay cool while checking out the summer sales, and when you get tired, there are always rest benches so you can catch your breath.

Enjoy some Ice Cream

If there’s a nearby store, walk to it and enjoy the exercise. If no stores are nearby, why not make your own, and cool off with your favorite flavor?

Visit the Pet Shop

Make sure it’s a store with air conditioning, so you can walk about and check out all the cute little pets with fur and wings, just waiting to entertain you.

Low-Impact Exercising

Without working up a big sweat, you can still get in some valuable exercise by practicing some simple yoga techniques or spending time stretching. Both will provide physical benefits as well as contribute to your emotional state of well-being.

Even when the sun beats down on the Southwest unmercifully in the summer time, there are still Phoenix home health care activities which can keep you moving, while also minimizing the powerful effects of the summer heat. MD Home Health, your Phoenix home health care experts, recommend that you stay active by putting some of these heat-busting ideas into practice.

For more information on our services, experience, or rates, call (602) 396-5742, or fill out our contact form. We look forward to serving you.

 


5 Ways to Brighten up the Holiday Season for your Loved Ones

December 15, 2015 mdhomehealthadmin Articles, Caregiver Information, Hiring a Caregiver, Seasonal/Holiday Comments Off on 5 Ways to Brighten up the Holiday Season for your Loved Ones , , , , ,

Woman hands in winter gloves Heart symbol shaped LifestyleWith the holiday season fast approaching, thoughts about loved ones become more and more prominent in people’s minds, and this is especially true of those family members who might require home nursing care or physical therapy. Of course in most cases, probably the most desired gift for a person in such circumstances would be to have family with them, sharing the season and enjoying the warmth of family ties.

But what about a Christmas present? It is often difficult to come up with a gift idea that really has meaning, and can truly brighten the holiday season. This being so, it makes more sense to consider ideas for Phoenix patients and loved ones that cost little or nothing, and are still truly appreciated.

A surprise ‘hair salon’ session

A female client or loved one might really appreciate a surprise session where she is pampered with an entirely new hairstyle, starting with a shampoo and finishing with a smiling face in the mirror, flashing a brand new look. Why not arrange for your loved one to have a hair salon day at home, and let her feel special for a few hours? She will probably love the whole experience, and every time she is complimented by someone afterward, it will be a reminder of the unique and thoughtful gift she was given.

Donate time/money to a charitable institution

The Phoenix holiday season is a time for giving to others, and it might perk up your loved one if you spend time with her at a charitable organization, helping those less fortunate. The Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation provides a wonderful service to young people in the area, and St. Mary’s Foodbank Alliance serves almost all of Arizona’s 15 counties in offering food and shelter to those who especially need it during the holiday season.

Out for a drive

If your loved one or client spends almost all of his/her time confined to the home setting, it might be nice to arrange for a drive around town to enjoy the sights and sounds of seasonal preparations. This can not only impart a sense of the Phoenix holiday season in your family member, but also provide welcome relief from the life of a shut-in.

Decorating the residence

Cheery decorations are often one of the best triggers of holiday spirit in the home or living space, and they provide constant reminders of the joyous season at hand. Even if your loved one has limited mobility, it will be worth the effort to do a little decorating to brighten up the living area, and enjoy the feeling of being involved and participating in holiday activities.

Reading togetherCare Assistant Reading Book

Homebound patients, especially seniors, may have difficulty reading on their own, but might really appreciate reading a good story with someone. The pleasant sound of another voice is often a very welcoming prospect in itself, and some light discussion about the story might serve to involve your loved one and increase her appreciation for the time you spent together.

MD Home Health can brighten the season for loved ones

Loving home care in Phoenix is provided by MD Home Health/MD Home Assist. Show your loved ones you care by hiring someone to come and clean their home for them, tuck them in at night, cook, run errands or even just give companionship. No one should have to be alone and feeling sad this holiday season, and we will treat your loved ones like family of our own.


5 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

December 7, 2015 mdhomehealthadmin Articles, Caregiver Information, Healthy Eating, Hiring a Caregiver, Seasonal/Holiday Comments Off on 5 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues , , , , , , , , , ,

Depressed or sad woman walking down a barren path in winter

The holiday season is popularly depicted as a time full of light and joy…but beneath that attractive surface, many people are plagued with stress and sadness. Whether they come from family troubles, unpleasant memories, or the anxiety of always having something to do and somewhere to be, these seasonal doldrums are something almost everyone will experience at some point in their lives. Use these five ways to beat the holiday blues and make it to January with your head held high.

1. Take time to breathe.

If your life during the holidays seems like a whirlwind of activity, those conditions are basically a pressure cooker of stress. Try to keep everything in perspective: the world won’t stop turning if you take fifteen minutes every morning or afternoon to stop and relax. Learn some gentle yoga moves or practice mindful breathing to help yourself feel centered and calm.

2. Don’t neglect physical activity.

Too many people wait until their New Year’s resolutions kick in before they hit the gym. But why miss out on all those positive exercise endorphins during the month when you probably need them the most? You don’t need to bench press 200 pounds or run a marathon, but raising your heartbeat for 30 minutes a day will help you feel better in both body and mind.

3. If things go wrong, do your best to let them go.

A gift doesn’t ship in time for Christmas? Family drama gets out of hand? First batch of decorated cookies burn? It’s just life. Don’t allow yourself to get sucked into resentment or frustration over any of it. Being intentional about maintaining a good attitude is one of the most important things you can do to beat the holiday blues.

4. Take nutritional supplements.

The same hormonal imbalances that cause Seasonal Affective Disorder can rear their heads during the holidays. Fortunately, there are plenty of vitamins and herbs that can help perk up your mood. Take vitamin D supplements to make up for the wintertime reduction in sun exposure, B vitamins, and fish oil. Many people report that St. John’s Wort has a positive impact on depressive moods when taken regularly, and valerian root can mitigate anxiety.

5. Don’t isolate yourself

Even if you feel like crawling into bed and hibernating all winter, isolation can end up making you feel even worse. Whether that means meeting up with friends, having a trained home companion, participating in a candlelight service or holiday event, or unburdening yourself to a therapist, spending time with people you trust can have a major effect on well being.

No matter which holiday ailments may plague you this season, remember that it’s well within your power to beat the holiday blues. Just remember, it’ll all be over soon, so do your best to enjoy it while you can. Should you need some extra help or companionship around your home this season, we’re just a phone call away.

 


4 Tips to Beat the Summer Heat

June 24, 2015 mdhomehealthadmin Active Living, Articles, Healthy Eating Comments Off on 4 Tips to Beat the Summer Heat , , , , , ,

Senior relaxing at the seaside summer holidays concept

Who doesn’t look forward to taking in the warm, summer sun? You spend months going through the cooler winter temps only to be scorched by the sun during those three prime months of summer. Regardless of how old you are, you need to exercise caution when it comes to being out in the heat. Too much heat is a bad thing. To help you stay cool during the extreme temperatures, follow these simple tips:

Turn the lights off in rooms you aren’t using.

While you might not realize it, lights actually produce a significant amount of heat. Have you ever tried to touch a lightbulb after having it on for a little while? That is a surefire way to get yourself burned. The best thing you can do is to leave the lights off when a room isn’t in use.

Drink ample amounts of water.

The warmer the temperature is outside, the more water you need to drink. If you skip out on the fluids, you will find yourself dehydrated and in the hospital. Your body is composed mainly of water, so it makes sense that you need to put water back into it to make sure you stay healthy all year round. Aim for at least eight cups of water per day, if not more.

Dress based on the weather.

If the weather is going to be 90 degrees outside, one should dress accordingly, wear light fabrics that are breathable and in cool colors. When in doubt, pay attention to what the weather forecast says and plan your wardrobe accordingly. It doesn’t make sense to overheat yourself due to clothing attire that isn’t weather appropriate.

Block the heat.

If the weather outside is extremely warm, keep your windows, doors, blinds and curtains closed to prevent the heat from entering your home. Keeping the area shaded will help to maintain the cooler temperature inside of your environment. Once it cools down outside, you can open everything up and let the nice breeze make its way through your space.

Would you like a little extra help taking care of your loved one this summer and making sure they stay nice and cool? Thanks to MD Home Health/Home Assist, you can put your worries behind you and rest assured that there is someone who is going to be there when you need them the most. Phoenix home health care has never been as convenient and rewarding as it is now.


Benefits of Hiring Laundry Assistance in Your Home

May 16, 2015 mdhomehealthadmin Active Living, Articles, Caregiver Information, Hiring a Caregiver, Senior Lifestyle Comments Off on Benefits of Hiring Laundry Assistance in Your Home , , , , , , , , , ,

Elderly woman reading book while home helper irons laundryDid you know it takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete a single load of laundry? Hiring laundry assistance is an ideal way to take away a task that is physically difficult and exhausting. Not only does hiring laundry assistance help you physically, it will provide a number of other benefits including the following.

Help With Personal Care

Companies that provide laundry assistance often help with other day-to-day tasks including basic housekeeping duties. Bathing and dressing are other services in-house services will provide to help individuals in need of such assistance. Additional personal care needs include dressing, shaving, medication reminders, nail care, and feeding. Contacting a home care agency is the best way to find out what services are available, and what you need to use to improve your daily living.

Reduce the Risk of Slips and fall

Elderly individuals can end up with serious injuries if they slip and fall in the home. Unfortunately, many elderly individuals do not ask for help until it is too late. Hiring housekeeping companies is a great way to improve safety within your home as they will be able to remove clutter, straighten rugs, and remove things that could lead to a serious accident. Cleanliness is essential to any home as it provides order.

Social Interaction

If you are homebound, you can find it challenging to leave your home for even the smallest of things. Hiring a company to provide assistance with household chores can give you some much needed social interaction, allowing you to keep your mind fresh as you communicate with the people that come to care for your home and for you. Social interaction helps to keep away other health problems including depression. Since seniors can become socially isolated, small interactions each day with people that care for them is a great way to help reduce the pain of this isolation. Some services companies provide include daily walks, taking you to doctor’s appointments, and making sure your needs are met.

Assessing Your Needs

When you are debating hiring laundry assistance, there are other things you need to consider. Determine if you need help with the following areas:

  • Personal Care. Most people need help with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting.
  • Household Care. Typical chores include cleaning, laundry, cooking, and shopping.
  • Health Care. Medication management, physical therapy, and making appointments with doctors.
  • Emotional Care. Companionship and conversation are meaningful activities to enjoy when you hire professionals to care for your needs.

Finding the Right At-Home Caregiver

An important aspect of hiring the right person to care for your laundry and other needs comes down to your preferences. Are you comfortable hiring a person who shares your same views, cultural background, or language? Consider what you need to obtain from the company before hiring laundry assistance. Consider working with an experienced company like MD Home Health/ MD Home Assistance for all your personal care needs.


3 Things to Expect from Caregivers Conducting Homemaker Services

March 12, 2015 mdhomehealthadmin Articles, Caregiver Information, Hiring a Caregiver, Senior Lifestyle Comments Off on 3 Things to Expect from Caregivers Conducting Homemaker Services , , , , , , , , ,

Woman CookingAs you or a loved one begin to age there are things around the home or group setting that may not be as easy to accomplish as they once were. This is where our non-medical home services come in. MD Home Health offers a full range of non-medical home services in the Phoenix, AZ area that include custodial, homemaker and personal care assistance. We would love to send someone to your home if you feel like you could use a bit of help with any of these things. We provide skilled caregivers for service 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. They’re even available for hourly or daily rates.

A person who’s never experienced in-home care may be wondering just what to expect when hiring MD Home Assist for homemaker services. This is an important question, and we’ve come up with three major answers:

Light Housekeeping

One of the most important tasks of homemakers is light housekeeping. This includes dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing the dishes, doing the laundry, changing and making the beds, and other small household tasks that one is unable to accomplish on their own. The caregiver may be a live-in or an hourly employee who comes to the home as often as needed. This could be once per week, or every day.

Meal Planning and Preparation

In addition to getting a light housekeeper when hiring MD Home Assist homemaker services, you’re also getting a personal nutritionist and chef. Our caregivers will sit down and plan out your meals with you with healthy goals in mind. Not only will you have a wonderful menu that you can enjoy, but you will also have the assistance in preparing the meals. Our homemaker services include meal preparation, so you don’t have to stress about how you will eat when you’re having a difficult time with mobility.

Grocery Shopping and Errands

If you’re having difficulty with homemaking tasks, the chances are you’re also having a difficult time running errands such as going to the grocery store. Not to worry, MD Home Assist has you covered should you seek their care. Our caregivers will run all of your errands so that you’re able to rest up and focus on you.

Are you considering hiring in-home services? From homemaking services to a variety of other non-medical and medical care needs, we’re happy to develop a customized care plan with you. Do you have a moment to chat? We’d love a chance to sit down and talk with you about your unique home care needs today. Feel free to Contact us at your earliest convenience.


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