Tracheostomy Removal Finding out that your child needs a tracheostomy comes along with many worries — what can you expect during surgery, how do you change the ties, clean it, and learn about feeding methods? But, as time goes along, it starts to become second nature. You’ve learned how to do it all with the utmost care, and your… Read More
Is a Career in Home Health Care Right for You? There are many things to consider when it comes to choosing or shifting a career. While it’s common to just pick something by default, true fulfillment comes from opting for a path that gives you a sense of purpose. Getting out of bed every day to make a positive impact in people’s lives is present… Read More
Laryngoscopy vs Bronchoscopy Children bring a love of joy — as well as chaos — to any parent’s life. And, while carting them around to school, playdates, and sporting events can be stressful and time-consuming, chances are they also bring a lot of good moments to your family. Yet, the good comes with the bad, and when your… Read More
How to Avoid Pediatric Asthma Triggers If your child has been diagnosed with asthma, you are well aware of the constant worry that comes with trying to foresee and avoid possible triggers. And, while there are many things you can do throughout your own home — such as installing HEPA air filters, cleaning more often, and installing a dehumidifier — not… Read More
Caring for a Child with Pneumonia If your child has been having respiratory issues, you may be understandably concerned about what it all could mean. With so many health ailments that affect the lungs and airways — such as bronchitis, asthma, or the common cold, to name a few — it may become overwhelming trying to figure out what’s causing the… Read More
12 Healthy Snacks for Diabetic Children Diabetes is a prevalent health condition in the United States. By 2018, more than 10% of the population had been diagnosed with it — and it is estimated that more than seven million have not been diagnosed. When it comes to children, about 210,000 people under the age of 20 have been diagnosed. This includes both Type… Read More
Esophagitis in Children As a parent, receiving any dire medical diagnosis for your child is overwhelming and heartbreaking. You do everything you can to learn the new medical terms, while your head swims in questions. You look for the best treatment options and for ways to improve your child’s quality of life. And, when the condition can be… Read More
From Micro Preemie to Disney Fan A.K. is a fun-loving little girl who loves music. She could spend the entire day listening to the Frozen and Moana soundtracks, as well as nursery rhymes. At almost four years of age, she’s also very perceptive. Even though she has four nurses as home caregivers and loves all of them, she’s well-aware that she… Read More
COVID-19 Advisory Sonas Home Health Care’s COVID-19 Updates We are actively monitoring the progression of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Recently, community-wide transmission of COVID-19 has occurred in the United States, including in the area where Sonas Home Health Care provides services. Community spread of COVID-19 is difficult to detect and control. As a company that… Read More
The Theory of Love Debra Lewis has been working at Sonas’s Naples office for three and a half years, but she’s been a nurse for more than four decades. Since the first day she arrived at Sonas, she’s been the caregiver for the same person, L.F., who has a degenerative neuromuscular condition. As a result, L.F. needs a ventilator,… Read More
