Kindred at Home

The benefits of a good night’s rest are many, so there’s nothing more stressful than waking up in the middle of the night and realizing you won’t be getting one. But fear no more all is not lost if you wake up long before the sun makes its next appearance! There are techniques you can use to get yourself back to sleep faster (eight, to be exact). Hear from the experts on how to coax your body back into some much-needed sleep. https://www.cnn.com//fall-back-asleep-after-wak/index.html

Compassionate care, uncompromising service, and clinical excellence that's what our patients have come to expect from us, and it shows. We are pleased to announce we've been designated a Kindred at Home Spotlight branch for receiving a 4.5-Star rating based on Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) data. Read more: https://www.kindredhealthcare.com//spotlight-on-quality-of

Nerve damage. Vision and hearing impairment. Foot damage. Skin conditions. Cardiovascular and kidney disease. What do they share in common? They’re all potential complications for patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, making frequent symptom assessment especially important. That’s why at Kindred at Home, we develop individual self-management plans for people who have been newly diagnosed or when complications develop so they can build confidence in managing their condition.

Work where you’re valued and where your care makes a real difference in a patient’s life. At Kindred at Home, we make our employees top priority so they can deliver the highest level of care in their communities. https://careers.kindredathome.com/

To all our colleagues and friends observing Ramadan, we wish you a peaceful month of reflection and community. Ramadan Mubarak!

It takes some time for your stomach to tell your brain it's full. This holiday season, avoid overeating by taking a 10-minute break after your first serving of food. You just may realize you've had enough.

We can help ensure that delay doesn’t turn into decline. Partner with Kindred at Home to bring care to your patients’ homes. We can even help your patient participate in a telehealth visit during a skilled visit.

Are you a nurse who’s independent, adaptive--and passionate about providing clinically innovative healthcare? Kindred at Home is looking for RNs and nursing assistants to provide compassionate care and extraordinary service to the patients and families we serve. Call 855-KND-AT-HOME or visit our careers page at www.kindredathome.com/careers.

Kindred at Home's dedicated clinicians are available 24/7 every day, including holidays. With our help, being at home over the holidays could be a wish come true for a family member or friend who needs help managing a chronic illness. Talk to a nurse about how we can help: 833.HOME.046.

To those who celebrate the festival of lights, may you feel their warmth throughout the year.

If you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, now's the time! #FightFlu

Did you know? Nearly 37 million Americans live with chronic lung disease like asthma and COPD, which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis.* If you know someone struggling with respiratory illness, ask them to talk to a nurse at 866.CARE.KAH about managing their condition at home. *CDC https://www.lung.org/lung-health-di//protecting-your-lungs

Handwashing can help prevent 1 in 5 respiratory illnesses and 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses. Learn more about the benefits of keeping hands clean. https://go.usa.gov/xV9DRexternal icon #KeepHandsClean

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's takes plenty of patience, and an abundance of love. Take a moment to let the world know you care about the caregivers supporting those in need.

If someone you know is having trouble regulating their glucose levels or blood pressure, what they eat could be part of the problem. Encourage a loved one with diabetes to indulge in a diet rich in fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes, and low-fat dairy. If trouble persists, tell them to ask their doctor for a referral to Kindred at Home. We're here to help! https://www.mayoclinic.org//in-/diabetes-diet/art-20044295

Are you confident you're taking your prescriptions the way your doctors prescribed them? Or are you overwhelmed by the contents of your pill organizer? Our clinicians help seniors understand the what, when, why, and how of their medications, so they get the greatest benefit--and avoid adverse effects. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6645a2.htm

Treating chronic wounds, and keeping them from recurring, is a Kindred at Home specialty. We involve patients in their care to help them adopt lifestyle changes needed to heal and stay healthy--at home.

Kindred at Home is proud to recognize our National Clinicians of the Year for 2020. Congratulations to our winners, and our deepest gratitude to our entire family of healthcare heroes!

Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your family, and others from getting sick. Always wash your hands after you've been in a public place, and before touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.* *CDC

People don't usually think about breathing ... until they have trouble doing so. Prioritize your lung health now to protect yourself from future problems. Check out these tips by The American Lung Association. www.lung.org/lung-health-dis/wellness/protecting-your-lungs

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic recently determined that the use of home health following inpatient care "decreased the hazard of follow-up hospital readmission ..." Count on Kindred at Home to help you recover safely in the comfort of home.

Physical activity can have a positive effect on both your physical and mental well-being. Check out the American Physical Therapy Association’s Top 10 Benefits of Physical Activity! If you need help building strength so that you can get up and moving, talk to your doctor to find out if you qualify for in-home physical therapy. We’d be honored to come to you, where you feel comfortable and safe. #choosept https://www.choosept.com//top-10-benefits-of-physical-acti

Did you know physical therapy can help reduce pain? In some cases, it can even help minimize the need for medication. Through movement and hands-on care, physical therapists can help minimize pain associated with chronic diseases. Ask your doctor if in-home physical therapy could work for you or call our nurses at 833.HOME.046. #choosept

Last month, at the @SoutheasternColoradoAHEC Virtual Nightingale Nurse Recognition Event, our very own Olga Ramirez, from our Pueblo branch, was presented a Luminary Award for her extraordinary work. On her own time, Olga has created a pantry of healthcare, ostomy, wound care, and DME in her home for those in need. She gives unused supplies donated by the community to people without the resources to purchase them. Olga, we are so proud of all you do for the health and wellbeing of your community. And we’re honored that you’re part of the Kindred at Home family. Congratulations!

This National Primary Care Week, take time to express gratitude to the physicians, PAs, nurses, and other primary care professionals who have always taken care of us, and are doing heroes work during this healthcare crisis.