Master evidence-based home care protocols for 7 major age-related conditions. Learn medication management, symptom monitoring, and emergency response aligned with CDC and Medicare guidelines.
🩸 Hypertension Control Protocol
🎯 Target: <130/80 mmHg (ACC/AHA Guidelines)
- Home Monitoring:
- Check BP morning/evening (arm cuff preferred)
- Log readings in Medicare-approved apps (e.g., Blood Pressure Monitor)
- Lifestyle Mods:
- DASH diet (2,300mg sodium max)
- Isometric handgrip exercises 15 mins/day
- Medication Safety:
❗ Avoid sudden position changes with alpha-blockers
🍬 Diabetes Home Management
🌡️ Critical Daily Checks
| Parameter | Target | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Fasting Glucose | 80-130 mg/dL | Adjust basal insulin |
| Post-Meal Glucose | <180 mg/dL | Bolus insulin correction |
| Ketones (illness) | Negative | ER if moderate/high |
Foot Care Protocol:
- Daily inspection with mirror
- Podiatrist visits quarterly
- Therapeutic shoes (Medicare-covered)
❤️ Cardiac Care Essentials
🚨 Angina Action Plan
Medication Schedule:
- Beta-blockers: Morning dose
- Statins: Evening dose
- Diuretics: Before 4 PM
🧠 Parkinson’s Home Care
⏱️ Medication Timing Critical
- Levodopa: 30 mins before meals
- MAO-B inhibitors: Bedtime
Fall Prevention: - Remove throw rugs
- Install hallway grab bars
- Use weighted utensils
🦴 Osteoporosis Management
Fracture Prevention Triad:
- Calcium/Vit D: 1,200mg + 800IU daily
- Weight-Bearing Exercise: 30 mins 5x/week
- Home Modifications:
- Install shower seats
- Add stair railings
- Use hip protectors
💧 iNPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus)
Symptom Monitoring:
- Gait measurement weekly
- Cognitive testing monthly
Post-Shunt Care: - Check incision daily
- Report headaches immediately
- MRI annually
🦵 Joint Replacement Recovery
⚠️ Danger Signs Requiring ER
- Fever >101°F
- Sudden swelling/redness
- Popping sounds with pain
Rehab Protocol: - Walker → cane transition at 4 weeks
- Outpatient PT 3x/week (Medicare Part B)
📋 Disease-Specific Emergency Kits
| Condition | Essential Items |
|---|---|
| Diabetes | Glucose gel, glucagon kit, ketone strips |
| Heart Failure | Extra diuretics, scale, oxygen sensor |
| COPD | Rescue inhaler, pulse oximeter, nebulizer |
📞 Medicare-Covered Services
Annual Benefits:
- Hypertension: 4 BP checks + nutrition counseling
- Diabetes: 2 HbA1c tests + therapeutic shoes
- Osteoporosis: Bone density scan + physical therapy
- Cardiac: Cardiac rehab (36 sessions)
SEO Keywords Integration:
- Primary: senior chronic disease home care
- Secondary: hypertension home management, diabetes elderly care
- Semantic: Parkinson’s home safety, post-joint replacement care
“Proper home disease management reduces hospitalizations by 52% and extends independent living by 3.5 years.” — CDC Chronic Disease Report
🆘 24/7 Support:
- American Heart Association Nurse Line: 1-800-AHA-USA1
- National Diabetes Hotline: 1-800-DIABETES
Sources: AHA Hypertension Guidelines 2023, ADA Diabetes Standards, Medicare Home Health Manual