When a person has a chronic disease, it sometimes becomes more difficult to sustain health and prevent the progression of or side effects of the disease. Skilled medical support helps individuals to remain happier, healthier and more independent at home. This is where long term home health care comes in. This type of care is arranged for an indefinite amount of time, typically to provide support with more complex health concerns that are difficult to manage independently.
Long Term Nursing Services Provided:
- Administering Medications for Parkinson’s, Diabetes or After a Stroke
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Providing Assistance After a Brain or Spinal Cord Injury
- Assisting with Tracheostomy or Ventilator Dependency
- Monitoring Blood Sugar for Diabetes Patients
- Wound Care
For most chronic illnesses, even the most well-intentioned family caregivers lack the knowledge and experience necessary to provide medical support for their loved one’s condition. With the assistance of Sunshine Home Healthcare, medical needs are properly addressed, families feel empowered to support their loved ones at home and individuals remain comfortable at home, reducing the need for placement or repeat hospitalizations.