At Blackstone Mary Ivy Healthcare LLC, we believe that home is often the best place to receive care -even for those who need rest-home or hospital-level support.
Many people are surprised to learn that with the right team, care traditionally provided in a facility can instead be delivered in the comfort and familiarity of your own home. Often when people are told they need rest-home or hospital-level care, they are not given the option of receiving that level of care at home. Our clients find a better outcome in care at home, in a place familiar and comfortable.
Our skilled caregivers, supported by our experienced Registered Nurse Care Manager, can assist with complex care needs, including:
💜 Medication management and administration
💜 Personal care, including showering, incontinence care, and mobility support
💜 Wound care and monitoring skin integrity
💜 Dementia and palliative care
💜 Support for chronic conditions requiring higher-level supervision
We work alongside families and healthcare providers to ensure care plans are comprehensive and adapt as needs change. Our approach prioritizes safety, dignity, and your preferences, providing peace of mind while helping you maintain independence at home.
Whether you need a few hours of support each day, overnight care, or 24-hour care, we can tailor a package that meets rest-home or hospital-level care standards — without the need to move into a facility. If you would like to explore how home-care could replace or delay a move to a rest-home or hospital-level facility, please get in touch. We are happy to discuss what is possible and provide clear, honest guidance on how care at home can work for you or your loved one.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year millions of people age 65 and older fall. One in four older adults falls every year, but less than half tell their doctors. Falling once can double the chances of falling again. Freedom Home Care recognizes the importance of fall prevention and has developed training, oversight and procedures to help reduce the chances of injury.
Fall Prevention – for protection and peace of mind
At Blackstone Mary Ivy Healthcare LLC we focus on four main components of fall prevention:
- Home environment risk factors play a role in about half of all falls. For this reason, during our in-home assessment our Registered Nurses follow the CDC Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults in ensure the client is living in a safe environment.
- Lack of exercise leads to weakness and increases the chances of falling. We encourage exercise and movement. We work with our client’s physician and/or therapist to determine the most appropriate type of exercise program.
- Some medications, or combinations of medications, can cause sleepiness or dizziness, increasing the risk of falls. We provide medication management services to ensure medications are taken properly and inform physicians of any negative side effects of medications. Case Managers can also accompany our clients to appointments as necessary.
- Poor vision increases the chance of falling. We provide one-on-one care and stand-by assistance or hands-on assistance with ambulation.