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Comparing (Home Care) Provider Services VS. Home Health Care Home Health Care Home Health Care is clinical, medical supervision provided by a licensed professional. Registered and licensed practical nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists can all provide home health care. This type of care is usually prescribed by a doctor following hospitalization or injury. It […]

When To Ask For Help When an elderly or disabled friend or loved one needs help, the signs may manifest in a variety of ways. Some signs are obvious to friends and family, regardless of distance or relationship. Keep an eye out for the following: Close Calls or New Difficulties If your elderly or disabled

Superior Continuum of Care, All under one roof. Continuum of Care is a system that guides and tracks patients over time, spanning all levels of intensity of care. Avatar Home Health Agency offers home health, hospice, and personal care services which help our patients manage symptoms at home and detect problems before they start. Continuum of

The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak is still evolving globally and remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Like many other home health agencies around the world, AVATAR is preparing to respond to additional cases and possible widespread transmission of the disease. AVATAR shares a collective responsibility to act to protect ourselves, our communities,

Summer came in strong when the calendar flipped to July, bringing temperatures north of 90 degrees on consecutive days for the first time in 2020. It’s hardly surprising, of course, since July is supposed to be hot in Houston, but it’s a concern for people trying to stay cool during what’s already been a challenging

Considering hospice care for a loved one or yourself can feel scary and overwhelming. Often, these feelings are heightened by common misconceptions about hospice care. In reality, receiving hospice care can be a positive, supportive experience for both patients and families. In a lot of cases, calling hospice is the best kind of care you

The word “hospice” derives from the Latin word hospes, which means both “guest” and “host.” Since the 11th century, the concept of hospice was adopted by the Roman Catholic tradition to refer to a place of hospitality for travelers and pilgrims. District Nurses The root of home care, found in the practice of visiting nursing, had its

A growing number of studies point to the mask as a powerful tool that can help control the spread of the coronavirus, which so far has infected nearly 3 million Americans. Here are five reasons to wear a mask, based on the latest research. Masks protect other people The primary way the coronavirus spreads is

There are several different types of health insurance plans designed to meet different needs. Some types of plans restrict your provider choices or encourage you to get care from the plan’s network of doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, and other medical service providers. Others pay a greater share of costs for providers outside the plan’s network. How