Care That Comes Home
May 8, 2025 | Benaroya Community Services, Health & Wellness
About 130 million Americans – or about half the U.S. population – lives with at least one chronic condition. But having a chronic condition doesn’t mean giving up independence or quality of life. With the right support, chronic conditions can be managed and that’s where Kline Galland’s Home Health services shine, offering personalized, professional care in the comfort of home.
What are chronic conditions?
Chronic conditions are long-term health issues that often progress slowly and require ongoing medical attention or limit daily activities. Common examples include diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and high blood pressure. Chronic diseases are among the most widespread and costly health conditions; they are the leading cause of illness, disability, and death. Managing these conditions effectively is essential to supporting health, avoiding unnecessary hospital visits, and continuing to live life on your own terms.
Home health supports chronic disease management
Research has shown that in-home care can improve people’s ability to do activities of daily living (ADLs) as well as reduce unexpected visits to emergency departments and hospitalizations. Kline Galland Home Health provides skilled, in-home care from licensed professionals – including nurses, therapists, and medical social workers – who are trained to help individuals manage chronic illnesses. Here are five powerful ways home health makes a difference:
- Medication management. One of the most common challenges for individuals with chronic conditions is staying on top of multiple prescriptions. Home health nurses help ensure medications are taken correctly and on schedule. This reduces the risk of drug interactions, missed doses, or dangerous side effects, causes of avoidable hospitalizations among older adults.
- Vital sign and symptom monitoring. Regular in-home check-ins allow for close monitoring of blood pressure, glucose levels, respiratory function, and more. By catching subtle changes early, home health professionals can alert doctors before a minor issue becomes a major one. It’s a proactive approach that leads to better outcomes.
- Rehabilitation and therapy services. For chronic conditions that affect mobility, like arthritis, Kline Galland’s physical and occupational therapists help clients regain strength, balance, and daily function. Therapists design customized programs that focus on long-term success while reducing the risk of falls or further injury.
- Patient and family education. Understanding a chronic condition is key to managing it. Home health teams provide coaching and education tailored to each client’s specific needs—from how to check blood sugar to learning breathing exercises for COPD. Individuals and their loved ones can feel empowered to confidently take part in care decisions.
- Nutrition and lifestyle guidance. Many chronic illnesses are impacted by diet, physical activity, and habits. Registered nurses and therapists can help create sustainable routines that support heart health, diabetes control, or respiratory strength—all from home, and all tailored to personal preferences and limitations.
Managing chronic conditions is a team effort and includes the individual, loved ones, healthcare providers and Kline Galland. Our home health team collaborates closely with your physicians, specialists, and caregivers to ensure seamless communication and coordinated care. Whether it’s adjusting a care plan, reporting symptoms, or scheduling follow-ups, we’re all on the same page – your page.
Exceptional care is more than medical services. It’s about helping people live fully, comfortably, and with dignity, every day, in every way. Because care and caring together are a transformative experience.
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Sources: Environmental Research and Public Health; CDC; Ontario Health Technology Assessment Series; AARP; NYT
