Santé specializes in a spectrum of care model that includes short-term nursing and rehabilitation, home health, palliative and hospice. Our library is a collection of stories, articles and information related to our core services and outpatient therapy programs –– all provided to help educate and spread awareness of the options available to you!
4 Breathing Techniques to Improve Heart Health
Keeping your heart healthy can be a challenge for anyone, but there are particular difficulties when you’re recovering from an accident, illness or are otherwise unable to exercise. You know that walking, jogging or other aerobic exercises are key to heart health, but did you know that something you already do thousands of times each day can help, too?
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Easy Tips For Managing Arthritis
As we age, our joints naturally lose some of their range of motion and can become more inflamed — making it difficult to complete even the simplest of tasks. While there are plenty of drugs on the market that can help manage difficult flare-ups, managing arthritis on a daily basis can be more of a challenge. Here are some tips from arthritis sufferers that might help you reduce your overall pain level and improve your range of motion.
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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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5 Benefits of Respite Care for Alzheimer’s
It is not uncommon for caregivers to become overly stressed and exhausted — they are often juggling families, a career, paying bills and also taking care of their loved ones. This continuous cycle of pressure can cause caregivers to become mentally distraught as well as physically ill over time, especially if there are no breaks that allow them to recoup their energies. Respite care is a crucial part of any family’s Alzheimer’s journey, as this painful disease can be particularly difficult for caregivers to retain a positive outlook.
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What to Expect From Elderly Companion Care
There comes a time in many lives where individuals are no longer able to fully care for themselves. While your loved one may not be ready for a full-time nursing home, they do need some assistance with everyday activities such as light housekeeping and companionship. Elderly companion care is not meant to take the place of medical care. Instead, it’s targeted to provide seniors who are still able to live independently a level of emotional support as well as physical assistance. These paid companions allow elderly individuals to enjoy their life without stress.
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Services We Provide for Independent Living
Living independently is the goal of many older Americans, but one that can be elusive without the right care and support. At Santé Home Health and Rehabilitation, we understand how important it is that you retain independence as long as possible and offer a range of services that help support patients in the comfort of their home. From skilled nursing and physical therapy to companion care, see how Santé services can help your elderly loved ones who are living at home.
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The Process of Giving Informed Consent
Watching a loved one go through a challenging time in their lives is always emotional, but it can be even more so when you feel as though you’re out of control of the outcome of their decisions. Informed consent is a legal term that refers to the requirement of medical professionals to obtain consent from an individual and to ensure that the person fully understands the gravity of their decision. This could include gaining the patient’s consent before performing a specific medical procedure but can become more complicated when it is determined that an individual is no longer capable of personally making these decisions.
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What Chronic Illnesses May Require Hospice Care?
The diagnosis of a chronic illness can be devastating to a family, bringing on stages of grief and unimaginable pain. Hospice care is a specialized type of treatment for patients that are entering the final stages of their life and is generally reserved for individuals with less than 6 months to live. With a hospice plan in place, patients are able to have more control over the way their final months of life are spent — often choosing to live at home to enjoy the time that they have left with friends and family.
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[NEWS] Santé Healthcare is Spearheading an Urban Native American Healthcare Initiative
Sante Healthcare of Scottsdale Arizona is spearheading an Urban Native American healthcare initiative in Maricopa County aimed at improving the quality of post-acute care for Native Americans. Many Native Americans in Maricopa County struggle to access the critical post-acute care they need. Santé’s healthcare initiative is an opportunity to close the healthcare gap in the Native American community in Maricopa County. The initiative will rely on collaborations and partnerships with healthcare providers and tribal community leaders to increase utilization and access to quality healthcare service. Santé’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of the urban Native American community starts with protecting and upholding the cultural and spiritual needs of the community while offering the care necessary for all post-acute needs.
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