[Abstract] The literature related to the stress experienced by families who care for medically fragile children is analyzed. A model is generated from themes identified in the research literature. Four core themes were identified under which most of the stressors...

[Abstract] Home care (rather than hospital care) for a diverse group of medically fragile children has expanded in the last decade without an adequate understanding of its impact on families. In this report, the psychological distress of parents was measured using...

[Abstract]  Forty-eight mothers and fathers caring for a medically fragile child at home completed questionnaires and were interviewed about the impact of this caregiving on their family and about their relationship with home care professionals. Factors contributing...

[Abstract]  The health status of 48 families providing home care for their medically fragile children was studied. Mothers, as the primary caregivers, experienced a greater decline in their physical health than did fathers or siblings. When the financial burden of...

Chesapeake Home Health Care has in partnership with Veterans Care Coordination help families learn more about the VA benefit Pensiion with Aid and Attendance that helps pay for home care services.  Call us otday to learn more 301-249-4333.

We here at Chesapeake Home Health Care (CHHC), are committed to showing our Nurses how much we appreciate your service and commitment to our clients. Therefore, we would like to recognize you in a special way; thus, CHHC is introducing the Nurse of the Month award,...

In an effort to keep both clinical staff and clients informed of the 21st Century CURES Act section 12006 (a) legislation passed January 1, 2020, please read the information below concerning the implementation of the Electronic Visit Verification (also known as EVV),...