Delivering Home Health Services with a Heart

Hallmark Home Health is honored to provide professional home health services to members of our community. Our skilled professional nurses specialize in caring for patients in the home. Their years of experience give them the confidence and skills to deliver the highest quality in-home services available. We work closely with your doctor when he/she determines … Continue reading Delivering Home Health Services with a Heart

Managing a Milk Allergy

If you or someone you know has a milk allergy, you know how uncomfortable and dangerous it can be. Milk allergy symptoms differ for people, but it can cause abdominal cramps, vomiting, itching, tingling of lips or mouth, hives, and wheezing among other symptoms. It can be a life-threatening situation if not managed properly. Milk … Continue reading Managing a Milk Allergy

Caregiver Appreciation

What is a caregiver? You may not be one and you may not need one. But that can change over time - and sometimes it changes quickly. By 2035, the US Census Bureau predicts there will be more people over 65 than the number of residents under the age of 18. And parents and their … Continue reading Caregiver Appreciation

What Does Medicare Cover?

If you or your loved one has Medicare and requires home health services, it's important to know what's covered. Medicare.gov is the website to find valuable information on available services. Medicare.gov provides the following information for Medicare recipients. Please check the website for updates or changes or contact us at Hallmark Home Health to help … Continue reading What Does Medicare Cover?

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 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?

We Need Your Vote!

We are so excited to be nominated for your favorite home health agency in the Professional category of this year's 2019 Readers' Choice Awards sponsored by the Danville Register & Bee. It is time to vote for your favorite Business and we need your help. Click below to vote for Hallmark Home Health and be … Continue reading We Need Your Vote!

Space Heater Safety

When colder weather hits, people sometimes turn to space heaters for warmth. They are a good option IF used safely. They can be less expensive to use when heating one room or a small space. Space heaters are often used to increase the heat in an area where elderly patients sit or sleep since they … Continue reading Space Heater Safety

Is it Possible to Avoid Diabetes?

It's important to manage your health if you have been diagnosed with diabetes. And if you haven't been diagnosed, it's important to avoid or delay the onset of diabetes with a few lifestyle habits that can make a big difference in your health. Hallmark Home Health nurses provide education and home care for patients with … Continue reading Is it Possible to Avoid Diabetes?