Mercyplus Home Health Services, Osogbo

06/06/2025

Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim clients, workers and partners! Wishing you a peaceful and joyful celebration!

18/05/2025

"Accurate blood pressure measurement is key to the prevention , diagnosis and treatment of hypertension. The theme for this year's World Hypertension Day "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately. Control It. Live Longer," emphasizes the importance of correct readings. Learn the best practices for assessing blood pressure and take control of your health:

TIPS TO GET AN ACCURATE BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

With just one or two simple errors when measuring blood pressure, an individual could suddenly find himself/herself classified as having hypertension while he/she is having normal/healthy blood pressure. Below are the tips to avoid errors in blood pressure measurement:

1. Empty your bladder before measurement. Full bladder can add between 10-15 mm Hg to a measurement
2. Do not smoke, exercise, drink caffeinated beverages or alcohol 30 minutes before measurement
3. Rest in a chair at least 5 minutes with your left arm resting comfortably on a flat surface at heart level
4. Be relaxed. Sit calmly in a chair with your feet flat on the floor, your back straight and supported
5. Properly calibrated instrument and appropriate cuff size should be used. Using a wrong sized cuff can add between 2-10 mm Hg to a measurement
6. The bottom of the cuff should be placed above the bend of the elbow on a bare arm
7. The cuff should not be placed over clothing. Depending on the size of the sleeve, clothing can add up to 50 mm Hg to a reading. So roll up your sleeve or go to your healthcare provider with short sleeves
8. Sit calmly and do not engage in any conversation. Even active listening can add up to 10 mm Hg
9. Do not keep your legs crossed. Crossing legs can add between 5-10 mm Hg to a measurement
10. Do not check your blood pressure early in the morning or immediately after you wake up. Blood pressure is always the highest in the morning
11. If you are on medications, check your blood pressure before taking your medications
12. Check your blood pressure more than once before making a conclusion on whether it is high or not

17/05/2025

Today is World Hypertension Day, 2025. The theme for this year is "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer!"
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 1.28 billion adults aged 30 to 79 worldwide have high blood pressure, yet nearly half of them are unaware about it.

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in the blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher).

The first step in understanding high blood pressure is learning what the readings mean. Blood pressure is measured with two numbers: systolic (the higher number) and diastolic (the lower number) (e.g., 120/80 mmHg i.e systolic reading/diastolic reading):

Systolic pressure occurs when your heart contracts.
Diastolic pressure occurs when your heart relaxes and fills with blood.
Blood pressure is measured using millimetres of mercury (mmHg), which is a standardized measurement of pressure.

Five categories define blood pressure readings for adults:

Healthy: A healthy blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg

Elevated: The systolic number is between 120/80 and 129/80 mm Hg

Stage 1 hypertension: Between 130/80 and 139 /89 mm Hg

Stage 2 hypertension: 140/90 mm Hg or higher

Hypertensive crisis: Over 180/120 mm Hg. Blood pressure in this range requires urgent medical attention.

The cause of hypertension is unknown but it has some risk factors. Factors that increase the risk of having high blood pressure include:

👉older age
👉genetics
👉being overweight or obese
👉not being physically active/living a sedentary lifestyle
👉high-salt foods
✍️drinking too much alcohol
✍️ smoking or use of to***co
✍️low intake of fruits and vegetables
✍️ eating foods high in saturated fat and trans fats
✍️other diseases e.g diabetes, kidney problems

SYMPTOMS

Most people with hypertension do not feel any symptoms and that is why hypotension is also called 'Silent Killer'. Very high blood pressures can cause headaches, blurred vision, chest pain and other symptoms.

Checking the blood pressure regularly by a health professional is the best way to know if someone has high blood pressure. If hypertension is not detected and treated early, it can cause other health conditions like kidney disease, heart disease and stroke.

People with very high blood pressure can experience symptoms like:

✍️severe headaches
✍️chest pain
✍️dizziness
👉difficulty in breathing
✍️nausea
✍️vomiting
✍️blurred vision or other vision changes
✍️anxiety
✍️confusion
✍️buzzing in the ears
✍️nosebleeds
✍️abnormal heart rhythm

TREATMENTS

Lifestyle changes can help lower high blood pressure. These include:

👉eating healthily (low-salt and low fat diets)
👉losing weight
👉being physically active
👉quitting to***co and alcohol

One or more medications called antihypertensives may also be recommended.

PREVENTION

These lifestyle changes can help prevent and lower high blood pressure:

✏️Eat more vegetables and fruits.
✏️Sit less and be more physically active, which can include walking, running, swimming, dancing or activities that build strength, like lifting weights.
✏️Get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity.
Do strength building exercises 2 or more days each week.
✏️Lose weight if you are overweight or obese.
✏️Take medications as prescribed by your health care professional.
✏️Keep appointments with your health care professional.

Do not:

👉eat too much salty food
👉eat foods high in saturated or trans fats
👉smoke or use to***co
👉drink too much alcohol
👉miss or share medication.

You can also prevent hypertension by:

✍️reducing and managing stress
✍️regularly checking your blood pressure
✍️treating high blood pressure
✍️managing other medical conditions


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17/05/2025

"To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honours."

At Mercyplus Home Health Services, Osogbo, we live by this principle every day. Our care goes beyond physical support; it is about honoring our clients' dignity and well-being.

Why Choose Us?

1. Personalized Care: We tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each client.

2. Empowering Independence: We support our clients while encouraging independence and safety.

3. Dignity in Care: Every service we provide is infused with dignity, giving our clients and their families peace of mind.

4. Experienced Caregivers: Our caregivers are thoroughly vetted with background and security checks, trained, and experienced to ensure the highest standard of care and professionalism.

5. Proven Track Record: With over a decade of operation, we have built a reputation for reliability and excellence.

Our Services:

Daily activities support
Meal preparation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Mobility assistance
Incontinence care
Errands
Medication management
Blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring
Feeding (oral and nasogastric tube)
Oral care
Bed and assisted bathroom bath
Grooming
Wound care
Emotional support and companionship
Convalescent/post-hospital care
Post-surgery care
Urinary catheter care
Medical care
Respite care
Medical escorts
Physiotherapy services
Laboratory services
Health education and screening
Training and certification of caregivers
Start up consultancy and mentorship services for new and existing care agency owners
Etc

Contact Us:

Call us today at 07035371736, 08157018313 or send a message to us at mercyplushealthservices@gmail.com to learn more about our services. We cover Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, Ogun, Lagos, Kwara and every part of Nigeria

10/05/2025

Did you know that having a high blood pressure can cause;

- Stroke
- Blindness
- Heart failure
- Heart attack
- Kidney disease
- Kidney failure
- Erectile dysfunction
- Poor s*x drive

Check your blood pressure today!

Health effects of hypertension.

Diagram credit: AHA

21/04/2025

Happy Easter to all our Christian clients, staff and partners! May this Easter bring you renewed hope, peace, and abundant blessings!

30/03/2025

From everyone at Mercyplus Home Health Services, Osogbo, we extend our warmest wishes to all our Muslim clients, workers and partners on the celebration of this year's Eid-Al-Fitr! May the blessings and joy of this Ramadan abide with us forever!

18/01/2025

Are you considering compassionate, personalized and reliable home care for yourself or a loved one? Mercyplus Home Health Services is right here for you.

We offer the following home care services:

MEDICAL SERVICES

-Administration and management of medications
- Vital signs assessment and monitoring (blood pressure, blood sugar, etc.)
- Catheter management (insertion, care, removal)
- Wound care and management
- Nasogastric tube feeding
- Convalescent/post-hospital care
- Medical Escorts
- Respite care
- Incontinence care
- Other skilled nursing care as needed by the client

NON MEDICAL SERVICES

Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as:
- Toileting
- Bathing
- Oral care
- Feeding
- Grooming
- Meal preparation
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
- Errands
- Mobility and transportation
- Companionship
- Other personal care as needed by the client

PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

We organize health talks and health screening programmes for Churches, Mosques, communities, clubs and other organizations

TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND RECRUITMENT OF CAREGIVERS

We provide standard caregiving training programmes, certification, reference/recommendation letters and recruitment of caregivers

CONSULTANCY SERVICES

We provide expert start up guidance, mentorship and support to individuals and organizations planning to establish a home health agency

In partnership with our trusted partners, we also offer the following services at home level:

MEDICAL CONSULTATION

- Routine medical check-ups and screenings
- Diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions

LABORATORY SERVICES

- Comprehensive blood tests
and analyses
- Urine and stool tests.
- Microscopy, culture, and sensitivity (MCS) testing for all applicable specimens

PHYSIOTHERAPY

- Specialized treatment of children with developmental disabilities such as delayed walking or mobility issues, cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions.
- Rehabilitation and management of adults with conditions such as stroke ,arthritis, joint pain etc

With us, you can have peace of mind knowing that you or your loved one is in safe and caring hands. Our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure our clients are safe and satisfied.
Call or send a message to us today on 07035371736, 08157018313 or mercyplushealthservices@gmail.com

03/01/2025

We are deeply grateful to our esteemed and amazing clients, staff, partners and friends for the unwavering support, trust and loyalty you showed us throughout 2024. We look forward to more of your support in 2025.

02/01/2025

Happy New Year to our dear clients and families!As we welcome a new year, we want to express our gratitude for the trust you have placed in us to serve you in 2024. We promise to do better in 2025. We wish you a peaceful and joyful new year!

01/01/2025

Happy new year to our clients, staff, partners and friends! Wishing you a year filled with happiness, blessings, peace and great achievements!

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas to you! May the joy of Christmas fill your home with warmth, happiness, blessings and love.