Blog Posts in 2016

Every year, the holidays roll around and, with them, the temptation to over indulge in deliciously rich foods. Just because this is a time of celebration and festivity does not mean you have to engage ...

At Home Support, a division of At Home Healthcare, is helping families this season through our Holiday Concierge Services. At Home Support is focused on keeping you and your family living at home, and ...

As a Pediatric Physical Therapist and a mother of an athletic teenage boy who participates in extreme sports, including football and rodeo, the thought of long term neurological impairments as a ...

Autism is a developmental disorder that begins within the first three years after conception and, according to the U.S. Federal Centers for Disease Control, afflicts 1 in 68 children in the U.S. It ...

It’s that time of year that we all dread: flu season. The thought of getting sick or a loved one coming down with the flu is enough to turn anyone into a germophobe. There are plenty of ways to spread ...

This upcoming November is National Family Caregiver month and it’s all about showing appreciation to those who take care of the ones we love. Because of this, we want to make sure caregivers ...

“No dessert until you eat all your vegetables!” Most parents find themselves saying this to their children at some point. Let’s face it, children can be picky when it comes to their food. In fact, a ...

Ever heard the saying use it or lose it ? Turns out, this colloquialism applies to a variety of health topics. Research published in Ohio State University’s Research and Innovation Communications ...

As anyone with elderly loved ones knows, worries increase with age. Things that once seemed benign, such as stairs and kitchen appliances, can now be the source of serious anxiety for you and your ...

The end of summer is just around the corner. For your children, this means getting back into the routine of waking up early, getting to school, and dealing with daily assignments. As a parent, you ...

Attention deficit disorders don’t have to drive a wedge between parents and their children. Here are four simple steps parents can follow to help their children cope with ADD or ADHD. For parents with ...

In the summer months, Texas can become uncomfortable from the high temperatures and heatwaves. Not only can this be difficult to deal with, it can also have an impact on your health when you become ...

Watching our loved ones get older is a tough situation as they start to change and things become more difficult for them to do. It’s even worse if they develop a condition such as Alzheimer’s or some ...

It’s a difficult task to watch our loved ones age and have trouble walking and moving around the house. After all, these were simple actions that once required very little energy to do. Now it may be ...

At Home Healthcare has successfully managed 30 years of challenging changes in the healthcare industry and earned the continuing support of our patients, therapists and the medical community. We ...

When someone has dementia, it may be difficult to communicate with them. This doesn’t mean that it’s impossible, though. It is a situation that is particularly troubling when you are caring for ...

Eating habits and appetites naturally change with age. However, when our loved ones grow older, their lack of interest in food and water can be concerning. It can be difficult to ensure your elderly ...

The National Institute of Health’s study demonstrates the healing properties of the sun and going outdoors. They found that participants who suffered from depression experienced increased positive ...

Many adults find themselves forced into the role of caring for their aging parents or loved ones. Even in the closest family relationships, adult children can struggle to find the time to provide the ...

Hearts attacks take extensive tolls on the body. The damage occurs when plaque clogs the blood vessels that carry oxygen to the blood. The blockage causes the blood to stop flowing to the heart, which ...

While every child grows at their own pace, doctors use milestones to measure developmental progress. The first years of a child’s life will be marked with growth in areas such as motor, verbal, and ...

At Home Healthcare is proud to announce that the Van Zandt County Reader’s Choice Awards voted our Canton office Best Home Health Agency for 2016. This is our second year receiving such a distinction, ...

Food fuels not just the body, but the mind as well. For individuals with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), certain “smart” foods can aid in ...

When a person undergoes major surgery or has a significant medical episode, it can be difficult to keep the facts straight in their head. It can be even more complicated when they have to decide on ...

At Home Healthcare is excited to announce that the Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) has recognized us as a leading home care service provider. We work ...