My name is Kim Swan. I’ve been partners with Colleen and Mike in the care of my father since they purchased the agency from Wallis and renamed the agency Onyx Home Care. I use the term “partner” as we truly work together as partners with his care. I am located two hours away from my parents, [...]
Why Onyx Health Care? The answer is simple my mom is my treasure and I want her to be happy. I live thousands of miles from my mom. Choosing O.H.C. gives me peace of mind. I know mom has caring people looking out for her best interest. I can count on the kind and compassionate [...]
My name is Susan Shane. My parents have been using the Onyx Home Care for several years now. I am myself a R.N. and due to the numerous challenges my parents face after each having a stroke and one being diagnosed with dementia, I knew I needed an R.N. in addition to caregivers. My parents [...]
Information below is courtesy of abcactionnews.com The State of Florida Emergency Hotline has been activated 24/7. For up to date information regarding Hurricane Irma, call 1-800-342-3557. In order to find a hurricane shelter close to you, you can text the word "shelter" and your zip code to the number 4-F-E-M-A or 4-3-3-6-2. Text FLPREPARES to 888777 to [...]
All of the information below is courtesy of FEMA. If You Are In A Life-Threatening Situation And You Need Rescue Call 911 first Then your local emergency management agency. If you are unable to connect with your local emergency services, then call the U.S. Coast Guard. Sector San Juan CC: (787) 289-2041 Sector Miami CC: (305) 953-4617 Sector Key West [...]
The following information is courtesy of The National Aging Institute People with Alzheimer’s disease can be especially vulnerable during disasters such as severe weather, fires, floods, earthquakes, and other emergency situations. It is important for caregivers to have a disaster plan that includes the special needs of people with Alzheimer’s, whose impairments in memory and [...]
Good nutrition is critical to overall health. Unfortunately, many older adults are at risk for poor nutrition. Malnutrition is often the result of a combination of physical, social and psychological issues. Older adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s often experience a decrease in appetite. Other health factors that influence a loss of appetite include: chronic illness, [...]
What is pneumonia? The Mayo Clinic defines pneumonia as, “an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia”. [...]
Coping with heat is an important part of managing diabetes. Those with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are prone to health issues on hot days. The heat can impair their ability to adjust to outdoor temperatures which can cause a dangerous increase in body temperature. 60 to 70 percent of Americans with diabetes have [...]
Kidneys are important organs that filter waste products, excess water and other impurities out of the blood. They are the size of a fist and located at the bottom of the rib cage on either side of the spine. Kidneys remove waste from your blood through urine. 59% of Americans will at some point have [...]
