Common Diagnoses Home Health Care Can Help With

Manage your chronic illness from the comfort of home

Managing a chronic illness on your own can be complex and challenging. As symptoms progress, staying independent at home may become more difficult. Fortunately, home health care can provide the support you need to manage a variety of chronic conditions while prioritizing well-being and independence.

Keep reading to learn more about some of the most common diagnoses that home health care can help manage. Don’t forget to take our free online assessment at the end to determine if home health care is right for you or a loved one.

Which chronic conditions can home health care support?

Some of the most common conditions that home health care can help with include:

• Congestive heart failure
• Parkinson’s disease
• Diabetes
• Emphysema
• Pneumonia or other serious illness
• Asthma
• COPD
• Cancer
• Stroke
• Joint replacement or surgery
• Broken limbs or other serious injury

If your condition isn’t listed above, don’t hesitate to reach out. A home health care professional can discuss your needs and determine if this type of care might be the right fit for you or your loved one.

How does home health care manage chronic illnesses?

At Vivie, the focus is on providing personalized care and education to help you manage your symptoms and maintain the best possible quality of life. This process includes three key steps:

1. Assessment and intervention

During the initial assessment, the home health care team works to understand you’re your physician’s goals and your personal needs. This includes:

• A full physical assessment (vital signs, skin checks, mobility, cognitive testing).
• A review of your living environment and home safety.
• A discussion about emotional and mental well-being.
• A customized care plan based on your unique goals.

2. Admission and goal-setting

Once admitted into home health care, you and your family will actively participate in setting goals. The care team develops a personalized plan designed to help you regain strength, mobility, and confidence—while staying in the comfort of home.

3. Focusing on outcomes and preventing hospitalization

One of the biggest benefits of home health care is reducing hospital visits and improving overall wellness. Depending on the situation, this can include:

• Symptom monitoring and management.
• Education for patients and families on managing chronic conditions.
• Home safety modifications to prevent falls.
• Medication management and adherence support.
• Rehabilitation therapies (physical, occupational, or speech therapy).
• Skilled nursing care (wound care, catheter care, diabetes education).
• Ongoing communication with primary care providers.

The goal is not just treatment, but empowerment—helping you maintain the highest level of independence and comfort possible.

Is it time to consider home health care?

It might be time to explore home health care if you or a loved one are experiencing:

• A chronic illness that makes daily tasks more difficult.
• New or worsening symptoms that require additional care.
• Recent hospitalizations or frequent emergency room visits.
• Medication changes that require monitoring.
• Frequent falls or balance issues.
• A need for skilled nursing care (wound care, injections, rehabilitation).
• A decline in independence with daily activities.

Home health care is not about taking away independence—it’s about helping you maintain it for as long as possible.

Have more questions?

If you’re considering home health care and want to explore your options, we’re here to help. Take our free online survey to help you determine if this type of care is right for you or your loved one.

For more information, give us a call at 1 (844) 930-3775 or click here to speak with a professional.