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Myomo^® Robotic Technology for Stroke Rehabilitation

The first home health agency internationally to make Myomo available, Northeast HomeCare pioneered the use of the Myomo technology in the home care setting. A number of Northeast HomeCare rehabilitation therapists have been certified to work with Myomo.

Utilizing the revolutionary Myomo equipment, which engages patients’ own motion in their recovery process, Northeast HomeCare is able to more effectively serve patients affected by strokes, spinal cord and brain injuries, multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions. Most notable about the Myomo technology is that it can even support patients whose injury occurred as many as 20 years ago, bringing new hope and opportunities to patients coping with long-term disabilities.

Northeast HomeCare was the first home care agency in the nation to make Myomo available to its patients and remains the only home care program on the North Shore offering this technology. A recent Salem News article describes the technology in action. Check out Northeast HomeCare’s featured spotlight on the Myomo website.

Specialized Diabetes Management Services

Northeast HomeCare is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of people coping with diabetes throughout the communities of the North Shore. With a Certified Diabetic Educator on staff, Northeast HomeCare is able to provide specialized care, education and support to diabetic patients and their families.

In addition, Northeast HomeCare has partnered with The Herrick House, the North Shore’s only assisted living residence with 24-hour on-site licensed nursing care, on a new diabetes management program. Utilizing the skilled clinical resources available through Northeast HomeCare, the program provides a higher level of support to The Herrick House residents with diabetes.

According to Karen Gomes, RN, Executive Director of Northeast HomeCare, the Diabetes Management Program addresses two types of patients. One is The Herrick House resident who needs increased assistance with insulin. The other is the person in the community who would like to go into assisted living, instead of a skilled nursing facility, but up until now is unable to because of conditions related to his or her diabetes.

To learn more about the Diabetes Management Program at The Herrick House, visit www.theherrickhouse.org.

Dedicated COPD Program

For patients living with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder), Northeast HomeCare offers a specialized program designed to enhance their quality of life while bridging the gap between the hospital setting and their home. The benefits of our COPD Program include close coordination and collaboration with Beverly Hospital to ensure patients’ smooth transition home; the presence of a Registered Respiratory Therapist for care planning, staff education and patient assessment; access to an on-staff Physical Therapist trained in chest physiotherapy; and extensive patient and family education. In addition, Telemonitoring services for COPD patients will become available in September, 2010.

Expert Wound Management Services

Northeast HomeCare employs a full-time Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) to oversee the treatment of wounds, educate staff and consult with Beverly Hospital’s Wound and Hyperbaric Medicine Center. Her expertise enables our home care program to assist at-home patients with a number of wound care issues. Our CWOCN maintains over 35 years of nursing experience and is seasoned in treating a variety of wounds, including problem wounds.