There are many consequences to the medications we use, many of which can be deadly if not taken properly. That is why it is always important to have frequent doctor’s appointments with your primary care physician. However, when you or your aging parent is getting older and can’t handle medications any long, it is important to have a home health care assistant in Sterling Heights who will ensur…Read More
Falls can be a common, but dangerous occurrence for the elderly. A fall is defined by medical professionals as any outside force that causes a person to have an unexpected or accidental land on the ground. Not to be confused with falls resulting from a loss of consciousness, falls are a major cause of brain injuries in the elderly, and the number one cause of hospital admissions. And the simple tr…Read More
Why Preventing Falls Is Important Nearly a third of the aged population in America suffers from falls every year, with more than two million older adults being taken to the emergency room due to fall-related injuries, according to the CDC. Unfortunately, as we age, our physical abilities begin to fail, our bones and muscles become weaker, and after the age of 65, our chances of being seriously hur…Read More
Being a caregiver for senior home care requires having vigilance during cold and flu season to provide a healthy environment for your client. While having germs in our environments can be stimulating to our immune systems, certain germs are not good. Taking steps to prevent illness during cold and flu season will reduce the chances of the flu turning into pneumonia, which is more common in the eld…Read More
Rheumatoid Arthritis, sometimes called RA, is a degenerative form of arthritis that can affect someone with RA’s entire health and outlook. It is not an easy condition to diagnose and can look like other illnesses. The symptoms are not consistent for RA and can fade and flare in some people, multiple rounds of testing may need to be done. While X-rays can show evidence of some forms of arthritis…Read More
Caring for seniors with diabetes can be a challenge with the complex disease. There are many lifestyle choices that will improve the quality of life, but making sure that happens isn’t always easy without the proper care and monitoring. Here are some tips on helping to lower the risk for complications in senior patients. Get to and stay at a healthy weight. For those who aren’t mobile, they wi…Read More
According to the American Diabetes Association, 25% of people who have diabetes are over the age of 60. While 60 years old is certainly not elderly, the aging process may affect how someone checks for diabetic symptoms. Symptoms of younger people newly diagnosed with diabetes and those who are older who are recently diagnosed will present with different symptoms. This can be a drawback for those l…Read More
The risk of falling seems minor. After all, we’ve all fallen at some point in our lives. The aftermath is usually a small scrape and a bruised ego. But falls in the elderly are not just embarrassing. As we age, the risk of serious injury from falling goes up greatly. One in every three adults age 65 and over falls every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fal…Read More
We’re here every step of the way, from helping you determine whether someone you love might need home health care services to working with you to determine which programs are right for you.
Sphinx Home Health Care is always here to support you and your patients. More hospitals, doctors, and nursing facilities in Wisconsin refer patients to us than any other service. Find out why.
"My family and I want to thank Sphinx Home Care for the wonderful job they are doing taking care of my father. I get comments on how good he looks." Read more testimonials about our at-home care.
We match each patient with in-home caregivers who are highly skilled at providing any needed therapies and who are compatible with the patient’s personality and the nature of their routine.
To qualify for home care health services you must be “homebound” as defined by Medicare, meaning you have trouble without help from a cane, wheelchair, walker, crutches, or another person.
An old saying states that something must be measured so that it can be improved. Sphinx Home Health Care has achieved so much in the past few years that we are proud to present our growth.
