In Home Nursing Care Medford and Redmond
Seniors often have advanced care needs that go beyond basic hygiene, housekeeping, and companionship. They may face chronic health conditions or new health issues that require ongoing in-home medical care from home health nurses. At New Outlook Home Care, our skilled nursing staff is equipped to provide a wide range of in home nursing care services, so your loved one can continue to enjoy the independence and comfort of living at home, while effectively managing their health and wellness.
Why Your Loved One May Need Home Health Nursing Services
Often, seniors living at home rely on family members to provide care and assistance with personal care and household tasks. However, nursing care may be beyond the scope of your family’s expertise, or it may require more time and energy than you are able to commit. Before transitioning your loved one to a nursing home or assisted living facility, you might explore the possibility of beginning private nursing care at home. Some common signs that your loved one may need some extra attention with residential nursing care include new or worsening health conditions, difficulty remembering to take medications, accidents related to mixing or misusing prescribed medications, a recent hospital visit with extensive discharge instructions for wound care or medication administration.
Our Residential Nursing Care Services
New Outlook Home Care provides comprehensive nursing care for seniors at home. We will tailor your loved one’s nursing care plan to their unique needs and coordinate with other caregivers and healthcare providers to ensure a cohesive continuum of care. We prioritize your loved one’s safety, dignity, and comfort, providing a wide range of skilled nursing care services, including:
Chronic illness management
Medication management
Monitoring vital signs
Insulin injections
Wound care
Catheter care
IV administration
The Importance of Medication Management for Seniors
Medication management is perhaps one of the most important aspects of in-home nursing care, because many seniors are prescribed numerous medications that can have severe adverse effects if used incorrectly. Missing a dose of medication, taking too much medication, or mixing certain medications can have significant consequences. Medication management ensures that your loved one is taking their medications properly and on time, limiting unintended side effects. Nursing care also ensures that your loved one is monitored if they take medications that affect their balance, appetite, or cognition. Our caregivers will help your loved one stay safe and comfortable, reducing the risks of complications that could escalate their healthcare needs or result in hospitalizations.
Nursing Care FAQs
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Home nursing care is appropriate for managing a wide range of chronic illnesses and injuries, including diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and dementia, COPD, stroke, chronic wounds, and fall-related injuries. Nursing care plans are tailored to the unique needs of each patient, and care is provided by skilled, licensed professionals.
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With nursing care at home, seniors can remain in comfortable, familiar surroundings where they are able to remain better connected with friends and family. The right care plan can improve clinical outcomes and reduce the risk of hospitalization or complications without compromising comfort and familiar daily routines.
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While many seniors struggle with chronic conditions that require ongoing care, some may only need nursing services in the home over a short period of time. For example, nursing care may be needed following a hospital stay for an injury. New Outlook Home Care can provide a customized care plan for your elderly loved one, whether they need short- or long-term care in Medford or Redmond, OR.