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Gilbert Guide Videos: Jack LaLanne's Rehab Exercises
Jack LaLanne, “the godfather of fitness”, offers exercises and breathing techniques for those with limited mobility and strength. LaLanne himself has undergone rehabilitation and understands how to provide easy-to-do exercises that build strength slowly. All of the exercises shown in the video can be done while lying down in bed. This video is part of an innovative series that we are proud to re-introduce and was created by a leader in the field of supportive homecare, Dr. Ernest Rosenbaum. Disclaimer:...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Step 1 of Hiring a Home Health Care Agency: Crucial Questions
If your doctor has prescribed home health care for your loved one, it's likely that he or she also provided the contact details of at least one local agency. Physicians typically maintain relationships with home health care agencies, and most patients use an agency that has been recommended by their doctor. However, you are free to explore your options and choose the agency that best fits your needs and preferences. If your loved one needs help with household chores or...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Step 2 of Hiring a Home Health Care Agency: Assessment, Care Plans & Contracts
Assessment Before signing a contract with a home health care agency, an assessment will be made to determine the needs of the person who requires care, since a physician's prescription for home health will not fully outline all your needs. Many companies offer this service for free. During an assessment an agency representative from an agency will visit your loved one in the home or at the hospital. The agency representative will ask questions and look around the house...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Going Home from the Hospital: Part 1 of 2
Are you or a loved one returning home from the hospital? Get easy tips for how to conserve energy and in-depth explanations of assistive devices that can help you. This video is part of an innovative series that we are proud to re-introduce and was created by a leader in the field of supportive homecare, Dr. Ernest Rosenbaum. Going home from the hospital is an emotional experience. The warmth and convenience of home are certainly more inviting than the...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Going Home from the Hospital: Part 2 of 2
You are about to go home. You may be scared, but eager to leave the hospital to go home with your family, sleep in your own bed, eat home-cooked food, and resume your routine. Your family is happy that you are coming home, but they also worry whether they can provide proper care for you. Professional homecare agencies and homemakers can help greatly and are often essential, but in most instances the primary caregiver in the home is a family...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
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