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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines chronic illnesses as “conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both.” For parents, caring for a child with a chronic illness at home can be challenging. Here, our Phoenixville pediatric home care professionals provide …
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The United States Census Bureau reports that there are more than three million disabled children in the country. Many of these kids can benefit from home-based pediatric care. At Personal Health Care, we provide a full range of pediatric care services to children and families in Southeastern Pennsylvania. In this article, our pediatric home care …
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) explains that pediatrics is the “specialty of medical science concerned with the physical, mental, and social health of children.” Not all pediatric care takes place in a hospital or medical clinic. There is a wide range of home-based pediatric care services that are available to better support medically vulnerable …
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If your child has specialized health needs, you are not alone. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), there are more than three million children who have been diagnosed with a medical disability in the United States. You should have access to all available resources to get the right care for …
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(PHOENIXVILLE, PA, 3/11/22) – Personal Health Care, Inc. has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Personal Health Care …
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Home health care is care given at home by a qualified professional for sick people or has injuries. The goals of home health care are to help you in recovery, enable you to take care of yourself, manage your illness, and help reduce the progression and worsening of your health condition. The doctor is the …
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Sometimes, factors like age, chronic diseases, cognitive impairments, or disability can your ability to care for yourself. You may find yourself unable to take your medication, maintain a healthy diet, or perform regular tasks around your home well and safely. Although friends and relatives could be willing to help, it may be inconvenient in the …
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Taking care of an ailing loved one can prove to be more daunting of a task than you think. The individual needs full-time special attention in their day to day activities. It gets even worse if you have other errands to run, such as going to work or school. You also need to create time …
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Personal care is a very broad term that involves supporting an individual who has trouble caring for themselves. Phoenixville Personal care will usually involve personal hygiene, dressing, toilet duties and personal appearance. Each personal care plan is tailored to the individual receiving it. People have different preferences as far hygiene products, cleaning methods and sleeping options. …
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Nothing can compare to living your life to the fullest free from diseases. Most probably, you would wish to live long to see your great-grandchildren. While this is possible, your loved ones may not find the time or have the capacity to care for you as long as you may want. You need trained medical …