Family Home Health Network

10/15/2026

Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7. It's a good time to review your coverage, including what it means for home health care.

Medicare Part A and Part B can cover skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and more, for people who qualify. Coverage generally requires a doctor's order, a plan of care, and homebound status, and services must come from a Medicare-certified home health agency.

Family Home Health Network works directly with physicians to secure orders for home health services and build individualized care plans, helping patients stay safely at home.

Questions about your coverage or whether home health is right for your family? Contact us, we're happy to help.

Learn more about home health coverage directly from Medicare: https://bit.ly/2U7Ggv7

10/12/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. About 1 in 8 women in the US will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, and the American Cancer Society estimates over 321,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year alone.

The encouraging news is that breast cancer death rates have dropped 44% since 1989, largely thanks to earlier detection and improved treatment.

Today, more than 4 million women in the US are living as breast cancer survivors, a reminder of how many people are touched by this disease, and how many are living well beyond a diagnosis.

Getting a mammogram is one of the most effective ways to catch breast cancer early, often before symptoms even appear. The American Cancer Society recommends women over the age of 40 get yearly mammograms. Women over the age of 55 are reccomended to get a mammogram at least every two years.

Talk to your doctor about what's right for you, and don't put off scheduling your next mammogram.

Let’s take a closer look at breast cancer.

10/09/2026

This month we're celebrating the incredible work of physical therapists during National Physical Therapy Month! 💙

Our PT team helps people rebuild strength, balance, and mobility, whether that's walking safely again after surgery, regaining confidence after a fall, or simply moving through the day with less pain. With patience, expertise, and a lot of encouragement, physical therapists help turn small steps into big progress.

Thank you to our amazing PT team for the compassion, skill, and dedication you bring to every visit. You help our patients keep moving toward the life they want to live. 👏

Find out more about our home healthcare services here: https://bit.ly/40blkYc

10/05/2026

Whether you're recovering from surgery, managing a chronic wound, or caring for a loved one at home, knowing the basics makes a real difference. We put together a guide on what good wound care looks like, what warning signs to watch for, and when to call in extra help. https://bit.ly/3VlK4O1

Recovering from surgery, healing from an injury, or managing a chronic wound at home? Learn what proper wound care looks like, what warning signs to watch for, and how a skilled nurse can help.

10/01/2026

Myth: Physical therapy is only for recovering from surgery.

Fact: Physical therapy supports far more than post-surgical recovery. It helps people build strength, improve balance, and stay independent, whether or not surgery is involved.

PT can also help with:

Fall prevention and balance training
Chronic pain management, without relying only on medication
Maintaining mobility with conditions like Parkinson's disease or arthritis
Regaining strength and function after a stroke
Improving overall movement and confidence in daily activities
Physical therapy isn't just about recovery. It's also about staying strong, staying steady, and staying independent.

09/28/2026

As routines shift with the season, it's a good time to check in on your balance. Good balance relies on strong muscles working together to keep you steady. Building strength and stability now can help you move through your day with confidence and stay independent.

-Practice standing on one foot. Hold onto a counter or chair and try lifting one foot for a few seconds, then switch.
-Try heel to toe walking. Walk in a straight line, placing the heel of one foot directly in front of the toes of the other.
-Strengthen your legs. Simple exercises like sit to stands or calf raises help build the muscle that supports stability.
-Stay moving. Regular activity can help improve balance and strength over time.

09/24/2026

Cholesterol is one of the most talked about numbers in heart health, and for good reason. High cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the United States. Over time, excess cholesterol can build up as plaque in your arteries, narrowing them and blocking blood flow to the heart. This can lead to chest pain or a heart attack, and the same kind of buildup in the brain's arteries can lead to stroke.

Age plays a role as well. As we get older, our bodies become less efficient at clearing cholesterol from the blood, which naturally raises cholesterol levels and the risk that comes with them. Family history, weight, and conditions like diabetes can add to that risk as well.

The good news is that cholesterol is one of the more manageable risk factors for heart health. Routine checks, typically every 4 to 6 years for most healthy adults, can catch changes early. A doctor can then address behaviors and next steps.

Let’s take a closer look at cholesterol.

09/22/2026

As the season changes, it's the perfect time to talk about a different kind of fall, the kind we work hard to help prevent every day.

Falls are one of the top reasons for hospitalization among seniors. Every year, one in three adults over the age of 65 experiences a fall, resulting in more than 2.8 million injuries, over 800,000 hospitalizations, and 27,000 deaths annually.

That's why Family Home Health Network offers an extensive Fall Prevention Program, designed to help clients stay safe, steady, and independent at home.

Our program focuses on:
-Fall awareness and education
-Comprehensive screenings to identify fall risk factors
-Individualized care plans to improve strength, mobility, gait, and balance
-Home modifications that support independence
-Vision, hearing, and vertigo screenings
-Consistent monitoring of vital signs, medications, and pain management

This fall, let's focus on keeping our loved ones on their feet, not just enjoying the season. Learn more about our home health programs here: https://bit.ly/3FIwXyI

09/18/2026

Fall brings so many fun seasonal activities, like apple picking at an orchard, visiting a pumpkin patch to pick out some decorations, and tailgating fo ryour favorite team. Go bears!

A lot of these activities are good exercise, too, even if they don't feel like a workout.

-Raking leaves builds upper body and core strength.
-Picking apples improves reach, stretching, and balance.
-Decorating for fall works your arms and core while carrying pumpkins and setting up décor.
-Walking a corn maze adds up to solid low-impact cardio, backtracking included.
-Visiting a pumpkin patch means low-impact cardio on uneven ground.
-Tailgating gets you walking and climbing stairs more than you'd expect.

Enjoy the season!

09/14/2026

This National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, we're celebrating the power of rehabilitation and the many forms it can take.

Whether it's physical therapy to rebuild strength, occupational therapy to relearn daily tasks, or speech therapy to support communication and swallowing, rehab helps people move forward after a health event and reclaim their independence.

We're proud to bring these services directly into the homes of the people who need them most.

Read our blog for more: https://bit.ly/3S5RUKo