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Demystifying Home Healthcare

At Provista Healthcare, we often field questions from patients and their loved ones about what exactly home healthcare is. There are many questions about how it differs from hospice care, who is it for, and what type of services are included in home healthcare. Today, we would like to clear up some of the misconceptions of home healthcare and bring some much needed clarity to the public. Home Healthcare Misconceptions There are many misconceptions about home healthcare. Many people have the wrong idea about what it is and who it [...]

Valerie Jimenez2020-09-28T19:38:32-06:00October 13th, 2020|Home Health Care|

Understanding Hospice Care with Provista Home Hospice

It can be overwhelming to learn your loved one has a terminal prognosis and it’s time to consider hospice care. You may find yourself unsure what the difference is between hospice care and standard, curative care. And within hospice, what level and type of care is best for your loved one. Provista Home Hospice can help you understand hospice care and answer all your questions. What is Hospice Care? When a patient receives a terminally ill prognosis the type of health care they receive is often changed. Depending on the [...]

Valerie Jimenez2020-09-11T14:36:03-06:00September 11th, 2020|Hospice Care|

How to Prepare for Home Health Surgery Recovery

There are many concerns and worries when it comes to a major healthcare procedure like surgery. Most find themselves concerned with the surgery itself and everything going well, but neglect to think of the recovery. Those that do think about the post-surgery recovery often focus on making sure they aren’t bored in the days and weeks of recovery to come. However, proper post-surgery care and recovery is critical to patient health. That’s when home health care becomes important. Home health care can help you recover faster by ensuring your recovery [...]

Valerie Jimenez2020-08-21T13:50:00-06:00August 21st, 2020|Home Health Care|

How to Prevent Infectious Disease Spread with Home Healthcare

COVID-19 continues to strain America and the American Healthcare System. Hospitals and traditional medical care facilities are overburdened by coronavirus cases, leaving non-coronavirus patients without appropriate care in some instances. And those patients forced to visit the hospital take an unnecessary risk of exposure to COVID-19 to receive adequate health care. Home healthcare offers a way to prevent the spread of infectious disease. In-Home Healthcare - A Safe, Viable Option Home healthcare offers many benefits to traditional patients seeking alternative treatment options due to COVID-19. How does in-home care compare [...]

Valerie Jimenez2020-08-10T16:29:32-06:00August 10th, 2020|Home Health Care|