Primary Home Health Care Inc.

09/30/2025

We Love people everyday here at PRimary, but they have a special day to make someone feel extra special. Lets do something random for someone else today, Go the extra mile.

09/25/2025

IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR EVERYONE. Have you gotten your FLU shot yet? Flu season normally starts in October but it has started early this year. Get vaccinated is the key. The flu, or influenza, is a contagious viral respiratory illness that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. Caused by influenza viruses, it spreads through droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Common symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and fatigue. While often mild, the flu can lead to severe illness, hospitalizations, and even death.

09/25/2025

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common, contagious virus that usually causes mild symptoms. In older adults, including those with certain underlying conditions, RSV can cause severe infections. RSV is a type of respiratory virus that can cause infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. The seasonality of RSV can vary. Factors such as geographic location, population density, or even climate can impact RSV activity. But for the majority of the United States, RSV cases tend to:

Rise from mid-September to mid-November
Peak from late December to mid-February
Decline from mid-April to mid-May

Anyone can get Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), but infants, young children, older adults (especially over 65 or 75), and people with certain underlying health conditions are at the highest risk for severe illness

09/23/2025

Verbal communication uses spoken words to communicate thoughts, ideas, and emotions. Nonverbal communication is a process of sending information without the use of words. Understanding how verbal and nonverbal communication work is important to ensure the correct message is transmitted. Always be aware of how others perceive are communication, so we can affectively communicate or understand others.

09/19/2025

For me, healthy aging is all about balance: balancing your body and balancing your diet. Follow these tips to help you stay strong, steady, and independent.

Balance your body: Falls are one of our biggest health risks as we age, but you can lower that risk with just a few minutes of practice a day. Regular balance exercises train the muscles and nerves that help you stay stable on your feet.

Two of my favorite balancing moves are:

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Weight shifts — Stand with your feet hip-width apart and shift your weight from your left foot to your right foot, swaying side-to-side. You can also do this seated by sitting tall and slowly leaning left to right.

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Single-leg balance — Grab a chair if you need extra support. Lift one foot and hold it for 10 seconds. Then, switch sides.

Balance your diet: MyPlate.gov is a great tool to plan your meals based on your dietary needs. Why not start with a Creamy Squash Soup With Shredded Apples for a balanced, seasonal meal featuring my fall favorites? It's versatile, so you can add different lean proteins to it, like chicken or pork loin.
https://youtu.be/lr84kKfeYnE

Falls are one of our biggest health risks as we age, but you can lower that risk with just a few minutes of practice a day. Regular balance exercises train t...

09/17/2025

September is National Su***de Awareness month. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.
Su***de is a leading cause of death in the U.S. According to the CDC, more than 49,000 people died by su***de in 2023. In the same year, 12.8 million adults seriously considered su***de, 3.7 million made a plan, and 1.5 million made an attempt.
Older adults and people with disabilities are among those at greatest risk. Data show that people 85 and older have the highest su***de rate of any age group. Though limited data are available on su***de among adults with disabilities, research has shown that they experience frequent mental distress (a known risk factor for su***de) 4.6 times as often as adults without disabilities.
These numbers underscore the urgent need to address su***de risk. While the statistics are sobering, su***de is preventable. Strong community supports, meaningful connections, and access to physical and behavioral health care can help protect people from su***de.
The aging and disability networks play an important role in building these protections. Initiatives like evidence-based health programs, caregiver respite, assistive technology, accessible transportation, and other supports reduce isolation, create and foster connections, and increase safety. ACL addresses these needs by funding efforts like The Link Center, established to expand access to effective services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have mental health conditions. ACL has also funded a grant to Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine to develop provider training that includes identifying su***de risk among older adults. Across the aging and disability networks, ACL and its partners are working to strengthen resilience and improve mental health and well-being for people of all ages.
This September, ACL is proud to join the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to increase awareness and promote resources aimed at su***de prevention. SAMHSA’s Su***de Prevention Awareness Month Toolkit includes fact sheets, shareable graphics, social media messages, and other materials you can use to raise awareness and connect people to help.

09/11/2025

The new nurse assessors Program In-person Assessment criteria. If you are a part of the IHSS program and have HMA this is a must know. https://docs.google.com/document/d/106lccrSUoZLTtuE2RERx3PwPNgay4JH7QbHBfGoNuLU/edit?tab=t.0

09/11/2025

Flu season is an annually recurring period, typically from October to May in the U.S., when influenza viruses circulate at higher levels. The season's peak activity is most often between December and February. Vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu and is recommended for nearly everyone over six months old because it protects not only the vaccinated individual but also the wider community, especially those most vulnerable to serious complications.

09/08/2025

Lets get up and get to moving. As we age our body will get stiff and shut down if we are not being active. Start out slow and work your way up if anyone hasn't told you lately, You Are Doing Great Job Keep Up The Great Work.

08/27/2025

We here at PRimary home healthcare are trying to help one person at a time. If you are a part of our team we want to say THANK YOU for all your hard work. We accept IHSS, HCBS, and CFC. If you want to be a caregiver for one of your family members then give us a call.

08/27/2025

Sometimes we need a little assistance or one of our family members do let us help you with your needs. Here at Primary home healthcare we do Skilled nursing, CNA, PCW, PCA, Homemaking. We accept Medicaid, VA, Medicare, Tri-west and more. For inquiries call 719-577-4272

08/22/2025

I don't know about anyone else but this is me. TGIF. Have a safe weekend everyone.