ABF Home Health Services, LLC

11/10/2025

Happy Monday! It’s the start of a new week! Let’s start out strong!

11/07/2025

It’s finally Friday! How was your week? Do you have any weekend plans?

11/05/2025

It’s hump day! We are halfway through the week, we totally got this. Are you happy about the more consistent colder weather?

11/04/2025

We hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween and a good start to November! What was the best Halloween costume you saw this year?

10/24/2025

It’s finally Friday! How was your weekend? Do you have weekend plans? This is the last Friday before Halloween!

10/22/2025

It’s hump day! We got this!

10/20/2025

Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Are we ready to take on a new week?

10/18/2025

Today, October 18th, is World Menopause Day. Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 50, when menstrual periods cease. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about menopause and to inform about available resources and support.

Menopause occurs when the ovaries stop producing reproductive hormones. It can be naturally occurring or medically/surgically induced, known as induced menopause.

There are three stages of menopause: premenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Premenopause can begin up to ten years before menopause and is characterized by a gradual reduction in estrogen production. This phase may last from a few months to several years and is associated with symptoms such as irregular periods, mood swings, and hot flashes.

Menopause officially begins when menstrual periods cease for 12 consecutive months. During this time, the ovaries stop releasing eggs, and estrogen levels decline. After this point, an individual is considered to be in postmenopause, which lasts for the remainder of their life. Symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness may continue or emerge during postmenopause. Additionally, decreased estrogen levels can increase the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease.

Some common symptoms of menopause include:
- Irregular periods (heavier or lighter than usual)
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Vaginal dryness
- Urinary urgency
- Emotional changes (irritability, mood swings, depression)
- Dry skin, eyes, and mouth
- Breast tenderness

Menopause is a natural part of aging, as reproductive function gradually diminishes over time. Awareness and understanding of this transition can help individuals better manage symptoms and health risks associated with menopause.

You can follow the links below for more information and resources;

https://menopause.org

https://www.endocrine.org/menopausemap/support-resources/index.html

SWHR's Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide was created to support women through major menopause milestones.

10/17/2025

Happy Friday, are you excited and ready for the weekend? Have you embraced spooky month? Or is that not your thing?

10/15/2025

October celebrates National physical therapy month,which aims to spread awareness about physical therapy. Physical therapy is also known as physiotherapy, is a healthcare profession that focuses on improving physical function, mobility, and pain management. It’s usually used to help people recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions and improve their overall physical well being.

People can be referred to physical therapy for treatment, or they can seek it out themselves for quality of life improvement. Physical therapy can help strengthen parts off your body such as muscles, bones, joints, your heart, lungs, and even your brain and skin. Just like with any type of physical activity, there is a small risk of injury, or aggravating an existing injury.

It’s important you work with and communicate with your physical therapist to make sure your doing everything safely. You can follow the links below for more information, and don’t hesitate to reach out to your P*P or another medical professional about adding physical therapy to your treatment.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/physical-therapy

10/15/2025

It’s hump day! We are halfway through the week! We got this!

10/14/2025

Earlier, we discussed the importance of Awareness Month for Visual Impairment. This message will outline ways to support individuals who are visually impaired and provide guidance on resources and assistance they may need in the event of vision loss.

To begin, when communicating with individuals who have vision impairments—whether online, via text, or in person—it's important to ensure your content is accessible. Avoid using emojis or use them sparingly, as screen readers often interpret these literally. Providing descriptive alt-text for images on social media platforms also enhances accessibility, allowing those with visual impairments to engage fully with your content. When in the presence of someone who is blind or has low vision, avoid moving objects or rearranging their environment, as they rely on their familiar spatial awareness.

Additionally, consider the readability of digital content by adjusting text size and font. According to BrailleWorks.com, over 2 billion people worldwide experience difficulties reading standard documents due to blindness or vision impairment. While users can modify text size on their devices, it is helpful to provide documents and materials in accessible formats—such as larger fonts, tactile Braille, or audio recordings—using available resources to accommodate different needs.