Home Services with Benefits

When it comes to caring for someone you love at home, it's not always easy to know what to do. And it's not always easy to know what's available to assist you and make it easier for both of you. Hallmark Home Health provides many services to make caregiving and nursing in the home easier … Continue reading Home Services with Benefits

How to Avoid Slips and Falls

One out of three seniors will fall this year, but fewer than half of them will talk with their doctors about it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Falls are the leading cause of injury and 'death by injury' in adults over the age of 65 years according to studies by … Continue reading How to Avoid Slips and Falls

Is it a Meat Allergy or Something Else?

According to the College of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology (ACAAI), If your nose gets stuffy or begins to run after eating meat, or you become nauseated or develop a rash, you may have a meat allergy. Alpha-gal syndrome is a recently identified type of food allergy to red meat. ACAAI explains that meat from any … Continue reading Is it a Meat Allergy or Something Else?

Is It the Flu?

Avoiding the flu is something we all want to do. But we can't always avoid it. So it's important to know the flu symptoms. Fever or chills Cough Sore throat Runny/stuffy nose Muscle or body aches Fatigue (tired) Vomiting or diarrhea Some people may develop complications from the flu such as pneumonia, ear infection or … Continue reading Is It the Flu?

Medication Compliance Matters

If you're ever tempted to stop your medication, stop and think again. Medication compliance means taking your medications as prescribed by your healthcare provider. That also means taking medication: at the right dose every day at the right time at the right frequency each day When you choose not to take your medication regularly, or … Continue reading Medication Compliance Matters