Archbold Home Health Encourages Fall Prevention

Falls are the number one cause of injury among people over the age of 65. Falls can lead to serious complications and lasting side effects, so it’s important to take steps to minimize the risk. While preventable hazards at home can often be to blame for causing one to fall, weakness, poor vision and movement problems related to a recent injury or chronic disease can also be put you at high risk for falling. “Research shows that many falls are preventable,” said Jessica Chancey,...



Archbold Home Health Announces Heart Watch Program

Archbold Home Health Announces Heart Watch Program When your heart isn’t working properly, your entire body can feel the impact. And when your heart is failing, it can be very dangerous. Especially if you aren’t aware that it's happening. Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic and progressive condition that affects the pumping power of your heart muscles. While often referred to as “heart failure,” CHF specifically refers to the stage in which fluid builds up around the...



Archbold Health Services Celebrates National Home Care and Hospice Month

November marks the beginning of the holiday season, a time for family gatherings, holiday parties and making memories with loved ones. But November is also National Home Care and Hospice Month—a time to recognize and celebrate the healthcare providers that take care of patients around the clock, even on weekends and holidays, in their homes. When given the option, most patients would prefer to recover at home, but a lot of times family and friends can’t provide all the care a...



Home Health, Hospice Join ElevatingHOME

Patients benefit from homecare services when their illnesses aren’t severe enough for hospitalization, but may require special care in their home performed by trained healthcare professionals like nurses or therapists. Chronically ill patients, and patients recovering from surgery, a severe injury or illness often benefit from healthcare services like skilled nursing, palliative and hospice care, wound care or physical therapy that can be performed in the comfort of their home. To help...



Archbold Health Services Recognizes National Home Care and Hospice Month

November marks the beginning of the holiday season—a time for family gatherings and making memories with loved ones. This month is also recognized nationally as National Home Care and Hospice Month—a time to recognize and celebrate the healthcare providers that take care of patients around the clock, even on weekends and holidays, in their homes. When given the option, most patients would prefer to recover at home, but a lot of times family and friends can't provide all the care a...