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Caring for yourself while caring for others
With approximately 44 million Americans providing 37 billion hours of unpaid care each year, many people either have or will take on a caregiving role…
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Six common misconceptions about hospice
Hospice care is often misunderstood: Does choosing hospice mean giving up hope? Is it only for the last few days of life? Many people don’t…
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Living well with dementia
Dementia may define a set of symptoms, but it does not define a life. Through a person-centered approach, all individuals are capable of living well…
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A day in the life of a home health aide
We sat down with Kendra Abron, a home health aide at Encompass Health – Home Health & Hospice in Dallas, Texas, to see what’s it…
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How Encompass Health is joining the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease
With over 5 million people currently living with Alzheimer’s, the disease has impacted nearly every family in America in one way or another. Through our…
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Using care management to deliver the right care, at the right time
At Encompass Health – Home Health & Hospice, we believe in providing the right care, at the right time. Using predictive analytics, our Care Management…
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Managing the different levels of pain
Pain is cited as the most common reason people seek healthcare in America. As the number of people suffering from chronic pain continues to rise,…
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Lowering rehospitalization rates through seamless transitions
Our nation’s healthcare system is currently faced with many challenges, including the need for high-quality care and cost-effective strategies. It’s also tasked with meeting the…
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What is home health?
Home health gives you the opportunity to receive the care you need in your most comfortable environment – your home. The goal of these services…
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Beat the summer heat with these dehydration tips
Summer is officially here, but as temperatures rise, so does the risk of dehydration among older adults. Follow these tips to keep you safe, healthy…