Multidisciplinary team of HFN Nursing Agency
HFN Nursing Agency also has a special set of healthcare professionals within our Multidisciplinary Team serving the patient entirely at home.
HFN Nursing Agency's Multidisciplinary Team consists of Nursing care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, woundcare, home visiting doctors, paramedic services, social worker, nappy supplies, mobility equipment, etc. All these service providers come to your home for your convenience.
Keeping the Dignity
HFN Nursing Agency would like to remind you of a few home truths about old age and how to treat our loved ones.
Carers Being Abused by Their Clients
Carers deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. They play a crucial role in society, and their hard work and dedication benefit clients and their families.
A brief explanation on Curatorship
HFN Nursing Agency works alongside the Curators to give care at home or at frail care facilities.
HFN Nursing Agency - Stepdown@home
Stepdown@Home - for post-operative home care management by HFN Nursing Agency together with a multidisciplinary team in lieu of stepdown facilities.
7 Habits for a Happier and Healthier Life
Certain habits nourish or deplete your mind and body! In fact, seven healthy habits, in particular, have a huge impact on our well-being.
Can a Simple Skin Test Detect Alzheimer’s
Scientists have developed a “smart patch” device they claim can detect neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s within minutes.
Drinking Tea can Keep Your Heart Healthy As You Age
A diet high in flavonoids, such as black tea, can help prevent abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) in women later in life, according to the Heart Foundation and researchers from Edith Cowan University.
Pulmonary Hypertension
Faircape Health, Tokai, hosted the first African symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension; a rare and difficult-to-diagnose disease.
HFN NOW OFFERS SERVICES AT MEDICAL AID SCHEME RATES*
HFN now offers Home Care services at Medical Aid scheme rates to patients covered by an in-home care benefit. Our BHF practice number means HFN can deal with any, and all, medical aids. HFN will apply for authorization on the patient’s behalf by submitting all relevant documents to medical aid.
Did you know most medical aids fund home care?
Did you know most medical aids fund home care? MEDSCHEME
Advanced Serious Illness Benefit (SIB): Alignd Managed Health Care Program - usually 336 hours of cancer care / palliative care covered & bi-weekly RN visits / available to Bonitas and Fedhealth members.
Bonitas: The Hospital Benefit Management (HBM) Programme, Home nursing approved in lieu of hospitalisation up to the available benefit = R18 130.
Fedhealth: Out of Hospital Benefit of R19 400 for home care / nursing.
SABC Medical Scheme: Out of Hospital Benefit of R30 150 for home care / nursing.
DISCOVERY
Advanced Illness Benefit (AIB) specifically for advanced cancer conditions & Compassionate Care Benefit (CCB) for palliative care (other than cancer conditions) between R45 000 - R65 000 benefit per member per lifetime.
Care Coordination Program /after Hospitalisation (CCP)
Forgetful? Eat ‘MIND’ foods to help with age-related memory loss and dementia
Forgetful? Eat ‘MIND’ foods to help with age-related memory loss and dementia
Any Level of Physical Activity Tied to Better Later-Life Memory
Any amount of exercise in middle age is associated with better cognition in later life
Alzheimer’s Association highlights six terms caregivers should learn and understand
Caring for older adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia requires caregivers to have robust knowledge about the ins and outs of the disease.
What to Eat - and Avoid - When You Have a Cold
What to Eat - and Avoid - When You Have a Cold
World Cancer Day – 4th February
HFN have Carers with oncology experience who provide care and support to patients with cancer. This includes personal care, such as bathing and grooming, as well as practical tasks such as managing medications and transportations to appointments.
How We Meet Client Expectations when placing HFN Carers
How We Meet Client Expectations when placing HFN Carers
The Importance of an HFN Nursing Agency Home Care Plan
The plan considers the Patient’s physical, emotional and social needs, and includes details on specific tasks and responsibilities of the Carer such as bathing/showering, dressing, meal preparation and administering medication as prescribed.
Compiling an HFN Nursing Agency Care Plan
The Importance of an HFN Nursing Agency Home Care Plan
It’s Holiday Time - Let HFN Assist with Respite Care
Holiday time for the family is important. Respite care for the family caregivers is possible when you have good backup from HFN Nursing Agency.