Welcome to the Consumer Education Pages of the Home Care Network web site.  These pages are intended as consumer handouts and are provided for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice nor are they intended to create any patient relationship.
Please remember that this information should not substitute for a visit or a consultation with a health care provider. The views or opinions expressed in the resources provided do not necessarily reflect those of the Home Care Network, its affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers or staff.

Cancer

• Oncology Symptom: Constipation
• Oncology Symptom: Diarrhea
• Oncology Symptom: Feeling Tired/Anemia
• Oncology Symptom: Hair Loss/Alopecia
• Oncology Symptom: Low Platelet Count
• Oncology Symptom: Low White Blood Cell Count
• Oncology Symptom: Mouth Sores
• Oncology Symptom: Nausea and Vomiting
• Oncology Symptom: Taste Changes
• Handling Chemotherapy Safely

Cardiac (Heart) Conditions

• A guide for People Living with Congestive Heart Failure

Diabetes

• Checking Your Blood Sugar
• Chronic Complications
• Healthy Eating Guidelines
• Portion Control
• Reading Labels
• Sick Day Rules
• The ABC's of Diabetes

Diets

• Low Salt Diet

General Information/Prevention

• Preventing the Flu
• Preventing Heat Illness
• Emergency and Disaster Planning
• Cold Weather Tips
• Sharp Object Disposal
• Handwashing
• Diarrhea Management

Medications

• Warfarin Sodium (Coumadin) Facts
• Managing your Medications

Neurologic Conditions

• Possible Warning Signs of a Stroke (Brain Attack)
• Helpful Hints for the Care of the Cognitively Impaired

Respiratory (Lung) Conditions

• A Guide for People Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Breathing Exercises
• How to Use a Spacer
• Proper Inhaler Technique
• Oxygen Therapy

Safety

• Infant and Child Safety Issues
• Home Safety – Preventing Falls
• Home Safety – Preventing Fires and Burns