Altruist Home Care Solutions

Altruist Home Care Solutions Our mission is to provide you with the best health care, in your home or place of residence.

02/16/2026

Telehealth Photos & Video: Capture What Matters
Help your clinician “see” from home:

Lighting: bright, indirect; no backlight.

Framing: steady, close, include a ruler/coin for size; multiple angles.

Wounds/skin: clean area, no heavy filters; note date and changes.

Symptoms video: show breathing pattern, gait, tremor—record 15–30 seconds, quiet room.

Vitals + context: attach readings (time, meds, meals).
Send securely through the patient portal if possible.

02/14/2026

CPAP at Home: Cleaning, Fit, Dryness Fixes
Make CPAP comfy and clean:

Daily: empty water, rinse mask/cushion; air-dry.

Weekly: wash mask, tubing, humidifier tank with mild soap; rinse well; air-dry.

Mask fit: snug, not painful; adjust while lying down at your sleep pressure.

Dryness: use humidifier and heated tubing if prescribed; try saline spray before bed.

Filters: replace on schedule. If leaks, marks, or noise persist—contact your supplier.

02/09/2026

Constipation Relief Plan
Get things moving gently:

Fiber up, slow and steady: oats, prunes, pears (skin on), beans, chia/flax.

Fluids: sip water, herbal tea, broths through the day.

Daily movement: walks, ankle pumps, gentle stretches.
Routine: same toilet time, feet on a stool to relax the pelvic floor.

Meds: review constipating drugs; use stool softener or laxatives only as directed.

Call your clinician for severe pain, blood, vomiting, or no bowel movement with worsening symptoms.

02/04/2026

Eating for kidney health? Try these easy swaps:

Potassium: choose apples, berries, grapes, cabbage over bananas, oranges, potatoes, tomatoes.

Phosphorus: pick fresh meats, rice, corn tortillas over processed meats, dark colas, “PHOS-” additive foods.

Sodium: use herbs, lemon, vinegar; go no-salt added canned goods and rinse before using.

Protein: right-sized portions per your plan; log it.

Always follow your clinician/dietitian’s targets.

01/30/2026

Post-Chemo Infection Shield at Home

Lower infection risk during low-counts:

Temp checks as instructed; call for fever or chills.
Clean hands—everyone, every time.
Food safety: wash produce, fully cook proteins, avoid buffets/leftovers sitting out.
Visitor rules: healthy only; masks if needed; short stays.
Home hygiene: fresh towels/sheets, wipe high-touch spots.
Rest, hydrate, protein—healing needs fuel.

Hospital-at-Home Ready: What to Set Up Before Day 1Clear paths; stable chair/bed heightPower strip + chargers within rea...
01/29/2026

Hospital-at-Home Ready: What to Set Up Before Day 1

Clear paths; stable chair/bed height
Power strip + chargers within reach

Clean surface for supplies (gloves, wipes, sharps bin if needed)

Thermometer, BP cuff, pulse-ox, notebook
Pillbox + updated med list (old meds separated)

Hand hygiene station at room entry
Good lighting (task + night-light)

Privacy plan for tele/clinician visits

Contact sheet: clinician line, after-hours, 911 address note

01/26/2026

Advance Care Planning at Home: Talk + Documents
Make choices before a crisis:

Pick a proxy—someone who will honor your wishes.

Discuss goals of care: what matters most (comfort, independence, longevity).

Decide on CPR, ventilation, tube feeding preferences with your clinician.

Write it down: advance directive/living will; share copies.

Store in an easy spot; note it on the fridge info sheet.

Clarity today reduces chaos tomorrow.

01/23/2026

Diabetes Foot & Skin Micro-Checks (60-Second Routine)

One minute a day prevents big problems:

Look: tops, soles, between toes—cuts, blisters, color changes.

Feel: warm spots, tender areas; compare both feet.

Nails: trim straight; don’t dig corners.

Moisturize skin, but skip between toes.

Socks & shoes: cushioned, dry, good fit—no seams rubbing.

See something new or not healing? Call your clinician.

01/19/2026

Safe Home Oxygen Basics

Oxygen helps—use it safely:

No flames, no smoking, no candles within at least 5–10 feet.

Keep tank upright; avoid heat sources.

Tubing check: no kinks; watch tripping hazards; secure along baseboards.

Moisture care: refill humidifier as instructed; saline gel for dry nose if approved.

Never change flow without the care team’s OK.

When traveling, pack extra cannulas and a backup plan.

01/16/2026

Heart Failure Home Watch: Daily Weight & Sodium Playbook

Managing heart failure starts at home:

Weigh daily after bathroom, before breakfast—same scale, same spot.

Red flag: gain of ~2 kg (≈4–5 lb) in 2–3 days → call your care team.

Check swelling: ankles, socks marks, belly tightness.
Low-sodium swaps: herbs + lemon, no-salt beans, rinse canned foods, read labels.

Fluids & meds: follow your plan exactly; jot notes in a log.

Stay ahead of fluid build-up—small changes, big difference.

01/12/2026

Polypharmacy Checkup: A Deprescribing Conversation Guide

Fewer, safer meds—start the talk:

Bring every bottle (RX, OTC, vitamins, herbals).

Ask: “Do I still need each one? Any duplicates?”

Flag side effects: dizziness, confusion, tummy issues, falls.

“Can we simplify timing or switch forms I can swallow?”

“If stopping, what’s the taper and what should I watch for?”

Team up with your pharmacist/clinician—clarity beats guesswork.

01/09/2026

COPD Flare-Up Action Plan at Home

Breathe easier with a clear plan:

Know your “rescue” steps: quick-relief inhaler or neb as prescribed.

Positions that help: tripod (lean on table), pursed-lip breathing (inhale nose 2, exhale lips 4).

Track signs: more cough, thicker mucus, breathlessness at rest.

Pulse-ox target: follow your clinician’s range; don’t chase numbers, watch trends + symptoms.

Call sooner, not later if symptoms climb.

Your plan is your parachute—keep it printed and visible.

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