Case Studies

Great Lakes Home Health and Hospice is raising the standard of care. The proof is with our patients.

Home Medical Equipment Provides Independence

Pictures on the wall of France, Rome and other romantic destinations give away Mrs. Phyllis McHugh’s secret – she loves to travel. She also enjoys going out to lunch and movies with her friends.

But when she was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis, her active life hit a standstill. She became oxygen dependant, and had to rely on machines to breathe.

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HomMed® TeleHealth Saves Lives

Dorothy Lubahn knew that something was wrong when her husband Arthur, a natural athlete, did not even have the strength to stand two days after he had undergone heart surgery. She knew he was experiencing terrible pain on the right side of his chest and that he was feeling very weak. So she checked his blood pressure and decided to give him some of the prescription pills that had been sent home from the hospital to help ease any pain he might experience. The doctor had told them that Arthur’s platelets were low, and that there could be some risk with the surgery. She was concerned that his recovery might be slowing because of this. However, she had no idea how serious his condition really was.

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Anodyne Therapy Helps Improve the Quality of Life

Earl Crowley had so little sensation in his feet, he felt like he was walking on two wooden legs. Suffering from peripheral neuropathy, Early had lost all feeling from his knee to his toes. Poor blood flow to nerves effected circulation and caused a purple discoloration. His legs felt stiff and hard to move. Sometimes the pain was so bad, he felt like he was going to pass out.

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TeleHealth Means Staying at a Home…Yours

Geraldine Stankiewicz didn’t want to leave her home for a nursing facility. Recently discharged from the hospital after suffering from congestive heart failure, her status was touch and go. Along with her heart problems she also suffered from uncontrolled hypertension. The rapid changes in her blood pressure often made her suddenly dizzy, and at risk of a disabling fall.

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