Ace Home Health and Hospice

Transition Is Smooth with Us We understand that change can be upsetting for your senior loved one, especially when they are in the middle of receiving their care. Thus, we offer home health care, palliation, and hospice care services for their convenience. #SeniorCare #ACEHomeHealthAndHospice

An SLP’s Role Is Necessary Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are crucial in your loved one's end-of-life care as they take care of communication and eating, two of the most critical areas that need to be addressed first to ensure their comfort. #SpeechLanguagePathologists #ACEHomeHealthAndHospice

The Key Is in Coordinated Care At ACE Home Health & Hospice, we believe that our hospice and palliative care services are only possible with the coordination of care in our interdisciplinary hospice team 24/7. As such, when you enlist our help, you can rest assured you can enjoy the expertise of each specialist comprising our team, including the inpatient facility and the home care agency staff, and other community professionals, such as pharmacists, clergy, and funeral directors. #HospiceTeam #CoordinatedCare

Would Your Senior Rather Receive Care at Home? If your senior loved one prefers to age at home, why not give them this option? Enlist the help of a home health agency to attend to their needs. To know more, feel free to contact us. #Senior #HomeHealthCare

Why Is Occupational Therapy Important in Hospice Care? Occupational therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual aspects of clients’ experiences to help them participate in their life roles despite the disease stage. #OccupationalTherapy #HospiceCare

What Is the Role of OT in Palliative Care? Occupational therapy helps promote participation in meaningful life activities for palliative care patients. Its holistic and client-centered approach fosters a sense of self-sufficiency and independence amidst the challenges of the symptoms that can be debilitating. Do you need occupational therapy services at home or in the place you call home? Contact us today?... #OccupationalTherapy #PalliativeCare

Set Your Priorities First With an urgent medical concern, ensuring high-quality palliative or hospice care can be compromised. We suggest identifying your priorities first to fast track the process. Get guidance on how to go about the process by calling us today! #SetPriorities #PalliativeCare #HospiceCare

We Move Quickly We understand that a difficult situation calls for measured but quick decision-making. Thus, we move quickly to assist you and your family in ensuring you receive the best possible care via home healthcare, hospice, and palliative care. We are usually able to open a patient to care the same day or within 24 hours. #PatientCare #ACEHomeHealthAndHospice

We treat our clients' families the same way we treat our own by offering support at every level. One of our previous clients, Dr. Paul Bayard, says that ACE Home Health & Hospice's quick action allowed him time with his mother during the last weeks of her life after being diagnosed with multiple brain tumors. That is how we value our clients and their family. The most important thing for us is to help our clients live with dignity, comfort, and meaning. #HomeHealth #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare

Did You Know? How successful the outcomes of your speech therapy will depend on the treatment you need as well as the age group you belong to. Generally, however, the sooner you start, the better the outcomes will be. #SpeechTherapy #ACEHomeHealthAndHospice

Who Can Benefit from Palliative Care? You shouldn't confuse palliative from hospice care. Palliative care is provided to individuals with chronic illnesses who require specialized care at home. Medical professionals provide relief that comes from the symptoms of a specific illness. In short, palliative care is provided to improve the quality of life of the patients and their families. Patients with the following conditions can receive this specialized care: 1. Alzheimer's... 2. Cancer 3. Heart disease 4. Chronic lung disease 5. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 6. And more #PalliativeCare #SpecializedCare

Lifestyle Risks for Chronic Diseases According to the CDC, the key lifestyle risks for chronic disease are tobacco use, lack of physical activity, poor nutrition, and excessive alcohol use. #ChronicDiseases #LifestyleRisks

Because It’s YOUR Care Your loved ones will always be in control of their care with us as care providers. You can count on us to coordinate with all the members of their care teamthey can add-on care services as needed and can come off of hospice at any time. #CareProviders #AddOnCareServices

What Is the C.A.R.E Program? The C.A.R.E. Program or the Coordination, Advocacy, Resources, and Education program is a transitional service that provides hospice patients an additional layer of specialized medical care for persons living with advanced or serious illnesses and their families with the resources they need, such as social workers, medical equipment, volunteers, etc. #CAREProgram #HospicePatients

National Hospice and Palliative Care Month We observe National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, with the theme: "It’s About How You Live." With our care team, we strive to provide compassionate care to raise the importance of this service to the community. #NationalHospiceAndPalliativeCareMonth #ACEHomeHealthAndHospice

Prevalence of Chronic Diseases in the U.S. According to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) of the CDC, 6 in 10 adults in the US suffer from a chronic illness, and 4 in 10 of these adults have two. #ChronicDiseases #ACEHomeHealthAndHospice

Do You Need Skilled Nursing? Here's How to Know Skilled nursing care is your best option for when you need long-term care provided by healthcare professionals such as registered nurses, physical therapists, and doctors, among others. Here are some of the most common instances when you would need one:... 1. When recovering from a stroke 2. When undergoing rehab after a long hospitalization 3. When needing around-the-clock care for a serious case of dementia #SkilledNursing #ACEHomeHealthAndHospice

Did You Know? If you are undergoing physical therapy, a realistic timeframe you can use to track the healing of your soft tissues is between six and eight weeks. This usually is also how long your program will take. #PhysicalTherapy #ACEHomeHealthAndHospice

Good to Know Your occupational therapy session is not limited to your care setting, it can also be done in wherever you call home, in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, care living facilities, schools, etc. #OccupationalTherapy #ACEHomeHealthAndHospice

Disease Management Is Not a One-Man-Job The disease management approach is only as good as the supervision secured by the patient's care providers. This is due to the changing nature of chronic illnesses and changes in the care process. #DiseaseManagement #PatientCare

The Key Difference Between Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy The key to understanding the difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy and, thus, knowing which you need lies in the area and function it focuses on. Physical therapy focuses on improving an individual's ability to move and/or perform movements on the body. Occupational therapy on the other hand, focuses on the ability to do activities of daily living. #PhysicalTherapy #OccupationalTherapy

Certified for Your Safety and Satisfaction To ensure patient safety and top-notch care services at all times, we have made sure to have our organization accredited by The Joint Commission. #Accredited #ACEHomeHealthAndHospice

Physical Therapy (PT) Is for Every Phase of Healing One of the most enduring myths about PT is that it's only for individuals who are recovering from a stroke, paralysis, or injury among others. The truth is, anyone can benefit from PT whatever phase of healing they are in. #PhysicalTherapy #Healing

10 Years of Top-Notch, Unparalleled Care ACE Home Health & Hospice has been serving the Orinda community for a decade which is how you know that you can trust us to take on you or your loved one's health. #QualityCare #ACEHomeHealthAndHospice

When Do You Need Skilled Nursing? You may be a candidate for skilled nursing care if you need care provided by healthcare professionals and medical personnel such as registered nurses, doctors, etc. Among these medical issues include, but are not limited to:... 1. Recovery from stroke 2. Rehabilitation after a long hospitalization 3. Around-the-clock care required for serious memory issues 4. Wound care 5. And more #SkilledNursing #ACEHomeHealthAndHospice

We Offer Comprehensive Symptom Management Less than 50% of those with chronic diseases have satisfactory disease control. Thus, we emphasize pain and symptom management in our care. We have handled chronic illnesses such as cancer, COPD, and Alzheimer’s, among others. #ComprehensiveSymptomManagement #ACEHomeHealthAndHospice

What to Expect During Your First Physical Therapy Session Regardless of what you scheduled your physical therapy for, you can expect the following: 1. A comprehensive physical exam and evaluation that includes a health history and posture evaluation, among others.... 2. A clinical diagnosis, prognosis, and a plan of care. 3. An actual physical therapy treatment and intervention based on your diagnosis. 4. Self-management recommendations #PhysicalTherapy #PhysicalTherapySession