January 27, 2025
Among the many patients we serve at Wellspring Personal Care are stroke survivors. Although stroke is a disease of the brain, it can affect the entire body. Our interdisciplinary team helps patients recover at home according to their doctorâs orders.   There are two kinds of stroke. The most common, called ischemic stroke, is caused by ... Read More
December 11, 2024
Almost one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinsonâs disease (PD), according to the Parkinsonâs Foundation. The Foundation says that men are 1.5 times more likely than women to get PD, and about 90,000 more people are diagnosed with PD each year. Unfortunately, there is no cure for PD, which is a neurological ... Read More
April 16, 2024
In healthcare, especially in-home health care, nurse delegation plays a key role in ensuring that patients receive the care they need. If you or someone you care about is thinking about getting healthcare services at home, it’s good to know what nurse delegation is and how it can make a big difference in the type ... Read More
January 29, 2024
When you need to hire a home care agency, it’s crucial to find a service that aligns with your specific needs. Here are some key questions to ask when screening agencies, along with insights into how Wellspring Personal Care addresses these concerns. Does the level of care provided match my needs? Understanding the type of ... Read More
October 30, 2023
In the fall of 2022, the Illinois HomeCare and Hospice Council (IHHC) convened a committee, chaired by Sheila McMackin, LCSW, to explore the concept of applying levels of care to in-home health care. (To learn about levels of care, see our blog post, âLike Hospitals, Home Care Agencies Should Have Levels of Care.â) The Levels ... Read More
March 21, 2023
What makes Wellspring stand out from other in-home care providers? Our skill in caring for high-acuity, chronically ill patients in the home is a major plus for our clients. Home care agencies that provide only housekeeping and companionship are not licensed to do that. In addition, we provide nurse-managed care, which means each clientâs care ... Read More
January 31, 2023
What happens when a hospital is ready to discharge a patient who still needs ongoing clinical care? Typically theyâre transferred to a nursing home or nursing and rehabilitation center. Most people would rather be sent home (or wherever they call home) so they can continue living in their own space. Fortunately, clients who choose Wellspring ... Read More