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12May, 2022
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National Nurses Week 2022

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Each year National Nurses Week is held on May 6th and ends on May 12th. The last day of National Nurses Week is always held on Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Florence Nightingale is considered the pioneer of modern nursing and made tremendous advancements in the field. National Nurses Week is specifically held to honor and highlight nurses and their continual contributions to healthcare and patients all around them. Nurses can specialize in anything from pediatrics to oncology. At Home Health Professionals, our nurses specialize in treating many types of diagnoses and […]
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26Apr, 2022
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Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

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Do you remember when getting rid of prescription medications meant flushing them down the toilet? Those days are over! Since then, we’ve learned that discarding medications in toilets or down the drain directly affects our water supply. Throwing medications in garbage cans can also pose a risk as they can be retrieved and abused or sold. So, what should we do with those medications that are expired or unused? Prescription Drug Take-Back Day was established to encourage the health and safety of American households and to prevent medication misuse and […]
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13Apr, 2022
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Parkinson’s Awareness Month

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Parkinson’s Disease (PD) was first diagnosed in 1817 by James Parkinson. Today, 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s every year.  Almost 1 million people in the U.S. are living with PD today; That number is expected to increase upwards of 1.2 million people by 2030. PD can be an extremely debilitating disease that hampers a person’s ability to perform daily tasks and live independently. However, advances in the medical field have allowed individuals with the disease to thrive and live more freely than ever before. PD Awareness Month is dedicated […]
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15Feb, 2022
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Organizing Your Loved One’s Home

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  Maintain your loved one’s independence and comfort in their home by keeping them organized. Read the following tips to help organize their home.   Keep items at waist height Make bending a last resort for your loved one. The chances of hurting themselves by bending over and losing balance are less likely when they can reach things easily. Clear areas near stairs or stairwells Keeping these areas well-lit will also assist your loved ones in preventing falls during the night. Using light-sensing night lights is an easy affordable fix […]
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7Feb, 2022
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Welcome to our Blog!

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Welcome to our blog!  If you’re new here, allow us to properly introduce ourselves:   Accredited by the Joint Commission, Home Health Professionals carefully screens our patient care staff for their professionalism and high standards to ensure your security and peace of mind. You are, after all, inviting us into your home. We provide care, treatment and services based on respect for your needs and passion for our job. We develop, integrate and monitor quality care plans specifically for you. As a result of our commitment to excellence, we were […]
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2Feb, 2022
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Winter Weather Safety

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As Texans are getting ready for an arctic chill to blast through, it’s important to remember some crucial safety tips. The City of Houston’s Office of Emergency Management recommends that you remember the “4 P’s.” 1.) People – Dress warmly, in layers, to avoid hypothermia. 2.) Pets – Bring all pets indoors or provide them with a warm place to sleep. 3.) Pipes – Make sure that pipes that run outside or under a house are wrapped in pipe insulation to avoid cracks due to water freezing in them. 4.) […]
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Cognitive Health
12Jan, 2022
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Cognitive Health

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Cognitive, the Greek root “cog” means “think, know, mind.” The way one thinks, learns, or remembers is imperative to not just daily living but also, enjoying one’s life. According to the National Institute  on Aging, brain health includes: Cognitive Health Motor Function Emotional Function Tactile Function Although cognitive failures are sometimes out of our control it is important to know that there are still ways to prioritize brain health. Check out this link to the NIH’s webpage for more info: https://bit.ly/CognitiveHealthNIH  
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14Jan, 2021
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Dangers of Cold Weather for Seniors

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Dangers of Cold Weather for Seniors Older adults lose body heat faster and are less able to tolerate cold than younger adults. If a person’s body temperature drops much below the common base of 98.6 F, dangerous health problems can arise, including increased heart rate and blood pressure, liver damage, and heart attack. Hypothermia sets in when a person’s body temperature goes below 95 F. Left untreated, hypothermia can shut down the body’s heart and respiratory systems and lead to death. Older people are at the greatest risk for cold-related death — […]
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