The coronavirus pandemic has been challenging us in so many ways, but there are so many things to be grateful for as well. As many Arizona hospitals, clinics and skilled …
Read moreThe coronavirus pandemic has been challenging us in so many ways, but there are so many things to be grateful for as well. As many Arizona hospitals, clinics and skilled …
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How to Choose a Medical Alert System
Imagining our parents getting older can stir up some new emotions. Worry, sadness, and fear may creep up as you see your parents struggle with their physical and mental health. The good news is that with the millions of Americans caring for aging parents every day, there are many resources available to help you.
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4 Tips for Wound Care After Surgery
There are tens of millions of operations performed in the U.S. in any given year, but the most important ones are those performed on our loved ones. Over 100,000 of these surgeries result in infections due to improper care of the wound after the surgery was completed.
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Santé Earns 2018 Bronze National Quality Award
It is with great honor that we announce this exciting news! The Santé team has been recognized as a 2018 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award for its commitment to improving the lives of residents through our short-term rehabilitation, home-health care, and other quality healthcare services.
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How In-Home Care Can Improve Quality of Life
Santé Home Health and Rehabilitation offers a variety of services provided to patients in the comfort of their home to ensure they receive a compassionate continuum of care throughout their recovery. Services include nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, social workers and home health aides. In-home care can improve quality of life for those recovering from a hospital stay, fighting a terminal disease or nearing the end of life.
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The Benefits of Comfort Care
Barbara Bush’s announcement sparked debate over the decision to end medical treatment for a terminal illness. At Santé, we understand that each individual’s needs are different.
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Tips to Help Your Family Caregiver Be More Comfortable
The position of long-term caregiver may be both one of the most rewarding and most challenging. Emotional hills and valleys are only some of the invisible signs of daily care for another human being. Caregivers often tend to provide such loving support for others that they forget to take care of themselves. This can cause a downward spiral in health and mental well-being. However, caregivers are often the last people to ask others for help. How can you provide caregivers with the support that they need to be more comfortable in their role?
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Small Home Additions to Improve Quality of Life
Making the decision to spend the remainder of your time at home provides you with a peaceful way to be surrounded by friends and family. However, depending on your condition, your home may not be suitable for someone who is ill and needs significant medical and nursing support. Caregivers who want to make their loved one as comfortable as possible have a variety of options that allow for intensive hospice care at home. These small additions to your living space can provide meaningful benefits to your loved one and caregivers alike.
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Simple Balance Exercises That You Can Do at Home
Every 11 seconds, an older American is treated for a fall-related injury. While falls aren’t totally preventable, there are things that everyone over 55 can do to help minimize the chances of a spill – for example, using assistive devices like canes or walkers if you have balance issues. Older adults can also strengthen muscles and improve balance with the help of specialized exercises.
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