Atlas Healthcare Management, Inc.

04/25/2023

Atlas Healthcare Management, Inc. is a locally owned and operated home health care provider that is committed to helping homebound patients in Illinois to live better lives. We are unyielding in carrying on with our mission to assist our patients in enhancing their quality of life at home. Every visit that we make is an opportunity to make a positive impact. We carefully address our clients’ needs with the utmost consideration for their dignity, privacy, and comfort.

04/13/2023

Bathing Tips for Older Adults

Many older adults experience dry, itchy skin. Replacing your bar soap with a gentle, creamy, fragrance-free cleanser or emollient and using warm water for taking a bath can help alleviate dry skin. Read more tips at www.bit.ly/3QTYHBW.

During our 60s and 70s, the many changes transforming our skin can feel inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with them. The right skin care can improve how your skin feels — and looks.

04/12/2023

Joint pains make it hard for some seniors to move freely and do their daily tasks. Our home health aides can assist your senior loved one as they do their daily activities. For more details about our services, feel free to contact us.

04/11/2023

Vital Signs Monitoring

For seniors with hypertension, blood pressure and vital signs monitoring needs to be checked regularly. Our skilled nurses are trained in monitoring and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, body temperature, and respiration rate.

04/10/2023

Adults over the age of 70 experience difficulty walking, climbing the stairs, and even getting up from a chair or bed. These mobility limitations cause higher risks of falls and chronic diseases. Our physical therapist can create a customized program to address your mobility problems. It can include a range of motion exercises, pain relief and management, and strength and balance training.

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04/06/2023

Understanding your illness and knowing the measures you can take to get better is key to maintaining good health. Our skilled nurses provide patient and family education for our clients to understand and improve their health.

04/05/2023

Diabetes Management

According to the WHO, diabetes management needs blood glucose control through a healthy diet, physical activity, and necessary medication. Our diabetes care aims to help manage diabetes.

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Diabetes

04/04/2023

Part of diabetes care is helping clients commit to a diet that is good for them. Committing to a healthy meal plan and limiting the intake of food that is high in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars can help manage diabetes.

04/03/2023

Post-surgery care requires wound care; the incision will need monitoring and cleaning during recovery period. A skilled nurse can provide wound care and dressing changes to ensure the healthy recovery of the wound. They can also provide overall post-surgery care, which can include vital signs monitoring and medication administration.

If you need skilled nursing services, feel free to visit our site or contact Atlas Healthcare Management, Inc. at 773-585-4100 for more information.

03/30/2023

Who Requires Speech Therapy?

Both children and adults with communication problems can greatly benefit from speech therapy. It can also aid those who have trouble swallowing or have hearing issues. To get into the specifics, you may refer to https://tinyurl.com/mr3jdw7y.

Speech therapy assesses and treats speech disorders and other communication problems. Speech therapy is performed by a speech-language pathologist.

03/29/2023

Occupational therapists assist people of all ages in fully engaging in their everyday lives, from work and recreation to activities of daily living. If you suspect a loved one may require this yet, or need more information, do not hesitate to contact us!

03/28/2023

What Can You Expect From Speech Therapy?

Wondering how speech therapy might help you as a senior? Here are some examples:

- Improves Vocal Cord Strength

- Treats Swallowing Issues

- Helps with Stroke-Related Disorders

- Enhances Speech Affected by Musculature Issues