Author Archives: Louise Savoie
The Basics of Prothrombin Time Test
As a CHAP-accredited and Medicare-certified home health agency in Chula Vista, California, one of the many services that we offer is assistance with prothrombin time (PT)/international normalized ratio (INR). For those who aren’t familiar with
Read More ›
The Role That Occupational Therapy Plays in Home Health
Not everyone is aware of this, but believe it or not, practitioners of occupational therapy are integral components of the patient care provided by a CHAP-accredited and Medicare-certified home health agency in Chula Vista, California. As a
Read More ›
Basic Colostomy Care for Your Relatives
Colostomy refers to an operation wherein a surgeon attaches the end of a patient’s colon to a stoma. A stoma is an opening made by a surgeon in the wall of the patient’s belly that enables their wastes to leave their bodies since they cannot
Read More ›
Qualities You Should Look for in Your Home Health Aides
In our previous blog post, we have discussed the important role that certified home health aides play in home health care in California. So, as you may now be looking into hiring the services of a home health aide for your beloved family members
Read More ›
Home Health Aides: Who Are They?
As a leading home health agency in Chula Vista, California, we attribute our success to a lot of the qualified professionals in our employ, including but not limited to our experienced nurses; physical, speech, and occupational therapists;
Read More ›
Managing Blood Glucose: Tips for Diabetics
Diabetes management entails getting as close to a normal blood glucose level as you can. Typically, this means levels between 70 and 130 mg/dl before meals and below 180 two hours after a meal, with a glycated hemoglobin (A1C) level of less than
Read More ›