Cypress Home Health

11/28/2023

05/08/2023

Thank you to our nurses for their dedication and the outstanding care that they provide to our patients each and everyday! Happy Nurses Week!

05/01/2023

Happy Monday, May, and Mental Health Awareness month!

Let's Talk Mental Health🗣 Resolutions don’t have to be based on activities; goals can be anything from happiness-inducing, professionally oriented, deeply personal, and all points in between. We firmly believe that positive changes can start any day of the year. We’d like to share 4 ways for you to improve your Mental Health.
1. Take care of yourself.
Remind yourself that you deserve to take care of yourself. Try to focus on what’s going well in your life instead of dwelling on what isn’t. And if you find yourself getting overwhelmed, try writing down three things you’re grateful for. Doing so will help you refocus on the positive aspects of your life.
2. Be kind to yourself.
The best thing you can do for your mental health is to be kind to yourself. Self-kindness means being compassionate toward yourself. It means treating yourself with kindness and understanding. It means accepting yourself exactly as you are right now. When you treat yourself kindly, you’ll feel better about yourself, and you’ll be able to accomplish your goals. You’ll also be less likely to dwell on past failures, which will allow you to move forward with confidence.
3. Do what you enjoy.
Start by identifying what you enjoy doing. This might seem obvious, but it’s easy to fall into routines without realizing it. Once you’ve identified what you enjoy doing, consider ways to incorporate it into your day. There are many different ways to do this, such as joining a group that specializes in it, adding it to your schedule, or replacing screen time with it. But first, Find what you enjoy doing!
4. Remember that everyone makes mistakes.
When we feel bad about ourselves, we tend to focus on our flaws and shortcomings. We think about all the ways we could improve, and we become frustrated because we know there’s still room for improvement. However, if we look at our lives from a positive perspective, we realize that we’ve already accomplished many things. We’ve grown and changed, and we’ve learned valuable lessons. If you want to learn more about yourself, then therapy is the best place. Therapists help you figure out what makes you tick, why you act the way you do, and how you can change those things. By learning more about yourself, you can become a happier person.

04/28/2023

Inclosing the month of April, we would like to thank our passionate and hardworking Occupational Therapists at Cypress Home Health. OT's: Sharon, Elizabeth, and Brandon. COTA's: Hannah and Todd. From helping with recovery to improving quality of life, they make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients as they help them meet their goals and return to daily living.
-Thanks for all you do! 👏👏👏

04/28/2023

Yay! It's Friday! Time to relax and unwind. Have a great weekend!

04/27/2023

Taking care of your lungs is crucial for maintaining good health, especially if you have a condition like COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Our home health nurses help people living with COPD correctly take medications, so they can remain healthy and independent at home.

Here are some tips to keep your lungs healthy and manage COPD symptoms:
•Quit smoking: This is the most important step you can take to improve your lung health.
• Exercise regularly: Exercise can improve lung function, strengthen your breathing muscles, and increase overall fitness.
• Avoid air pollution: Stay indoors when pollution levels are high, and use an air purifier to filter out pollutants at home.
• Get vaccinated: Flu and pneumonia vaccines can reduce the risk of infections that can worsen COPD symptoms.
• Use medications as prescribed: COPD medications can help manage symptoms and prevent flare-ups, but it's important to follow your doctor's instructions and take them as prescribed.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and managing stress can all help improve your lung health and manage COPD symptoms.

04/26/2023

Working behind the scenes, administrative professionals play a critical role in keeping everything running smoothly from day to day. We are truly grateful for all you do! We couldn’t do it without you!

04/26/2023

NO ONE wants to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but getting in-home advice can make all the difference!

Good diabetes management has the power to improve daily living and reduce future health risks for you or a loved one with type 2 diabetes. A home health nurse can help you turn daunting should-dos into sensible can-dos! 💪

⬇️Below are some steps to better living with Diabetes⬇️