Urostomy Care

Share this article:When a person’s bladder Is no longer working or has been surgically removed, a urostomy procedure is done. There are many reasons why a person’s bladder isn’t functioning properly or was removed. Some of these causes include bladder cancer,...

Congestive Heart Failure

Share this article:A person is considered to be in congestive heart failure, when for whatever reason, their heart is not pumping as it should be. There are several different conditions that can lead to congestive heart failure. Some of these conditions include high...

Kidney Disease

Share this article: Kidney Disease is a serious and progressive disease. The kidneys are two bean shaped organs that are located just below the rib cage.  They are part of the body’s Urinary Tract, which also includes the bladder.  They have several functions within...

Physical Therapy in Your Home!

Share this article:Many home health care clients require Physical Therapy.  Whether you are recovering from a surgery, have had an acute injury, have had a recent onset of a new debilitating disease, or have long-term health problems that may have physically...

Wound Vac in Home Health Care

Share this article:As a Home Health Care Provider in Metro Milwaukee, we treat a lot of patients with wounds.  Some difficult to heal wounds including diabetic ulcers and abdominal wounds can be treated with a Wound Vac.  This technique is called...

Infection Control in Your Home

Share this article:In 2015, we have had a bad flu season because of an unexpected strain of the flu virus.  This strain was not included in the flu shot, and as a result, many more people have gotten the flu this year.  There has also been a growing measles...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in Home Health Care

Share this article:It is that time of year again, the tail end of winter.  We’ve all been living with winter for months now, and it can be taking a toll on our psychological wellbeing.  It is very likely that we might be suffering from Seasonal Affective...

Coronavirus, First Confirmed Case in Wisconsin

Share this article:The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), the local health department, UW Hospital and Clinics, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed the first Wisconsin case of 2019 novel coronavirus. The Coronavirus...

What are Personal Care Services in Home Care?

Share this article: Is it difficult for you or a loved one to perform simple daily activities?  Would the assistance of another person make these tasks manageable for you, and improve the quality of your life?  If you answered “yes” to these questions,...