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10 Reasons You Might Need Home Health

4/22/2020

 
Have you had a recent change in your health condition?

The following are 10 reasons you might need home health:
  • Wounds
  • Recent Hospitalization
  • New Medications
  • New Diagnoses like Diabetes, COPD of CHF
  • Upcoming Surgery
  • Complications with existing conditions
  • Increased Weakness
  • Increase in falls
  • Recent Stroke
  • Increase in or Chronic Pain

Talk to your doctor if you think you may need home healthcare. If you have any questions about home health, hospice, medical equipment, supplies, or long term care attendant services, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at 972-681-2247.

Emergency Kit

4/13/2020

 
Spring is here. The CDC recommends that you prepare an emergency kit in case of severe storms.

Advance planning for thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, and floods requires specific safety precautions. You can follow many of the same steps for all extreme weather events. Keep an emergency kit on hand. Some items to include are:

  • A battery-operated flashlight, a battery-operated NOAA Weather Radio, and extra batteries for both
  • An emergency evacuation or shelter plan, including a map of your home and, for every type of severe weather emergency, routes to safety from each room
  • A list of important personal information, including:
    • telephone numbers of neighbors, family, and friends
    • insurance and property information
    • telephone numbers of utility companies
    • medical information
  • According to the American Red Cross a first aid kitexternal icon may include:
    • non-latex gloves
    • assortment of adhesive bandages
    • antibiotic ointment
    • sterile gauze pads in assorted sizes
    • absorbent compress dressings
    • tweezers
    • scissors
    • adhesive cloth tape
    • aspirin packets (81 mg each)
    • first aid instruction booklet (NOTE: Customize your first aid kitexternal icon to meet your individual and family needs.)
  • A 3–5 day supply of bottled water and nonperishable food
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Blankets or sleeping bags
  • An emergency kit pdf icon[1.08 MB] in your car
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/springweather/index.html

covid-19: facemasks & respirators Q&A

4/13/2020

 
Please click here for guidance from Texas Health and Human Services concerning facemasks and respirators. facemasks-respirators-qa.pdf

Dallas county stay-at-home Order

4/3/2020

 
Dallas County has extended its Stay-At-Home order to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Agape Home Health and Hospice will continue to serve the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex during this time. Home Health and Hospice are essential services.

30 DAys to slow the spread

4/1/2020

 
The President has released "30 Days To Slow The Spread" guidance. Agape Home Healthcare continues to provide services to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. If you have any questions regarding home health or hospice, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
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Agape Home HEalthcare is Open

3/31/2020

 
AGAPE WILL CONTINUE TO BE OPEN
A Shelter-In-Place Order has been issued for Dallas County. Agape Home Healthcare continues to remain open and provide services to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Home Health is an essential service.

Agape provides services in the following counties.

Collin County, Texas
Cooke County, Texas
Dallas County, Texas
Ellis County, Texas
Fannin County, Texas
Grayson County, Texas
Hunt County, Texas
Kaufman County, Texas
Navarro County, Texas
Rockwall County, Texas
Tarrant County, Texas


We are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions regarding home health or hospice.

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Phone: 972-681-2247
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Fax: 972-681-8425

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Fax: 972-279-1014
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Mesquite, TX, 75150

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