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.

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.

01/05/2026

Dementia Wandering Prevention Kit

Keep them safe without fear:

Door chimes or smart sensors; hide “exit” cues, add calming signs (“Kitchen →”).

Comfort cues: favorite sweater, music playlist, family photo book.

Routine: daylight exposure + light activity earlier, quiet evenings.

ID ready: medical ID bracelet or GPS tag; recent photo handy.

If they insist on “going,” validate + redirect (“We’ll go after tea.”).

Preparation turns panic into peace.

12/29/2025

Preventing Pressure Sores at Home: Repositioning & Cushion Basics

Keep skin safe and comfortable:

Reposition regularly: alternate back, left, right; avoid long pressure on heels, tailbone, hips.

Offload heels: float them with a pillow under calves.

Use cushions: foam/gel/air on chairs and wheelchairs; smooth, wrinkle-free sheets.

Moisture control: clean, dry skin; light barrier cream where needed.

Friction/shear: lift—don’t drag—when moving.

Daily skin scan: look for redness that doesn’t fade after relieving pressure.
If skin opens or worsens, contact your clinician.

12/26/2025

Build bowls that love your heart:

Base: oats, quinoa, brown rice, or beans (low-sodium/rinsed).

Load up vegetables; add fruit for sweetness.

Protein: yogurt, fish, beans, tofu, or eggs.

Finish with nuts/seeds and olive oil; flavor with lemon, herbs, vinegar.
Examples:

Quinoa + chickpeas + cucumber + tomatoes + lemon yogurt drizzle.

Oatmeal + berries + walnuts + cinnamon.

Brown rice + tuna/salmon + steamed veg + olive oil splash.

12/22/2025

Iron Booster Combos: Vitamin C for Better Absorption

Make iron count:

Lentils + lemon or spinach + bell peppers.

Chicken or beef + orange slices or tomato-free slaw with vinegar.

Fortified cereal + strawberries or kiwi.

Cook in cast-iron when possible.
Avoid tea/coffee with iron-rich meals; save them for later.

12/19/2025

DASH-in-a-Bowl: Quick Blood-Pressure–Friendly Mini Meals

Build bowls that love your heart:

Base: oats, quinoa, brown rice, or beans (low-sodium/rinsed).

Load up vegetables; add fruit for sweetness.

Protein: yogurt, fish, beans, tofu, or eggs.

Finish with nuts/seeds and olive oil; flavor with lemon, herbs, vinegar.
Examples:

Quinoa + chickpeas + cucumber + tomatoes + lemon yogurt drizzle.

Oatmeal + berries + walnuts + cinnamon.

Brown rice + tuna/salmon + steamed veg + olive oil splash.

An Evening Routine to Calm Dementia
12/19/2025

An Evening Routine to Calm Dementia

12/15/2025

Brain-Boosting Snack Pairings: Omega-3 & B-12 Wins

Feed the brain simply:

Sardines or salmon on whole-grain toast (omega-3 + B-12).

Boiled egg + avocado.

Walnuts + blueberries.

Plain yogurt + ground flax + strawberries.

Plant-based? Try fortified cereal or nutritional yeast with fortified milk.

12/12/2025

Home Care Binder Setup: Tabs That Save Time & Stress

Build a grab-and-go hub:

Contacts & Insurance (doctors, pharmacy, policy).

Medication List (doses, times, allergies).

Daily Schedule (meals, meds, exercises).

Vitals & Logs (BP, pulse-ox, glucose, pain).

Appointments & Reports (labs, discharge papers).

Care Plan & Orders (PT, wound care, diet).

Emergency Plan (red flags, preferred hospital).
Use clear sleeves; date pages; keep a pen inside.

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Dallas, TX
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