HFN Nursing Agency - Stepdown@home
Stepdown@Home - for post-operative home care management by HFN Nursing Agency together with a multidisciplinary team in lieu of stepdown facilities.
7 Habits for a Happier and Healthier Life
Certain habits nourish or deplete your mind and body! In fact, seven healthy habits, in particular, have a huge impact on our well-being.
Can a Simple Skin Test Detect Alzheimer’s
Scientists have developed a “smart patch” device they claim can detect neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s within minutes.
Drinking Tea can Keep Your Heart Healthy As You Age
A diet high in flavonoids, such as black tea, can help prevent abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) in women later in life, according to the Heart Foundation and researchers from Edith Cowan University.
HFN NOW OFFERS SERVICES AT MEDICAL AID SCHEME RATES*
HFN now offers Home Care services at Medical Aid scheme rates to patients covered by an in-home care benefit. Our BHF practice number means HFN can deal with any, and all, medical aids. HFN will apply for authorization on the patient’s behalf by submitting all relevant documents to medical aid.
Did you know most medical aids fund home care?
Did you know most medical aids fund home care? MEDSCHEME
Advanced Serious Illness Benefit (SIB): Alignd Managed Health Care Program - usually 336 hours of cancer care / palliative care covered & bi-weekly RN visits / available to Bonitas and Fedhealth members.
Bonitas: The Hospital Benefit Management (HBM) Programme, Home nursing approved in lieu of hospitalisation up to the available benefit = R18 130.
Fedhealth: Out of Hospital Benefit of R19 400 for home care / nursing.
SABC Medical Scheme: Out of Hospital Benefit of R30 150 for home care / nursing.
DISCOVERY
Advanced Illness Benefit (AIB) specifically for advanced cancer conditions & Compassionate Care Benefit (CCB) for palliative care (other than cancer conditions) between R45 000 - R65 000 benefit per member per lifetime.
Care Coordination Program /after Hospitalisation (CCP)
Forgetful? Eat ‘MIND’ foods to help with age-related memory loss and dementia
Forgetful? Eat ‘MIND’ foods to help with age-related memory loss and dementia
Any Level of Physical Activity Tied to Better Later-Life Memory
Any amount of exercise in middle age is associated with better cognition in later life
Alzheimer’s Association highlights six terms caregivers should learn and understand
Caring for older adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia requires caregivers to have robust knowledge about the ins and outs of the disease.
What to Eat - and Avoid - When You Have a Cold
What to Eat - and Avoid - When You Have a Cold
World Cancer Day – 4th February
HFN have Carers with oncology experience who provide care and support to patients with cancer. This includes personal care, such as bathing and grooming, as well as practical tasks such as managing medications and transportations to appointments.
How We Meet Client Expectations when placing HFN Carers
How We Meet Client Expectations when placing HFN Carers
The Importance of an HFN Nursing Agency Home Care Plan
The plan considers the Patient’s physical, emotional and social needs, and includes details on specific tasks and responsibilities of the Carer such as bathing/showering, dressing, meal preparation and administering medication as prescribed.
Compiling an HFN Nursing Agency Care Plan
The Importance of an HFN Nursing Agency Home Care Plan
It’s Holiday Time - Let HFN Assist with Respite Care
Holiday time for the family is important. Respite care for the family caregivers is possible when you have good backup from HFN Nursing Agency.
The Role Of The Home Care Registered Nurse
Working as a Registered Nurse with HFN Nursing Agency is a Challenge and a Pleasure. I say Challenge as I must Challenge myself to be one of many Personas.
November is Diabetes Awareness month!
Diabetes is a chronic condition known by the characteristic of elevated blood sugar levels.
HFN Nursing Agency’s Human Touch
Since the Covid-19 pandemic people have become hesitant to hug friends and family members, yet it is a vital part of our emotional and psychological wellbeing.
World Stroke Day - 29th October
HFN is highlighting World Stroke Day, October 29th, to emphasize the serious nature and high rates of stroke. HFN also observes the day to raise awareness of the prevention, treatment, and care at home of stroke victims.