Avoiding the ER! Real Talk About Home Health, CHF & Early Intervention

In this episode of CareLab, Brandy Archie and Emilia Bourland dig into the overlooked realities of home health care. They share personal stories and expert advice about how early action, daily monitoring, and understanding your body’s signals can help you avoid emergency room visits. From managing congestive heart failure to recognizing red flags like swelling, shortness of breath, and high blood pressure, this episode is packed with practical insights every caregiver and aging adult should hear.

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome and why home health matters

04:40 – Wheelchair access, wound care, and equipment delays

10:20 – CHF education: fluid, swelling, and weight monitoring

14:50 – Why blood pressure changes matter

20:00 – Dehydration, incontinence, and real-life risks

25:30 – Early signs to catch before it becomes an emergency

28:40 – Share your prevention questions for future episodes

Resources:

Care equipment solutions: https://www.asksamie.com

Future of care navigation: https://seniorai.app

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