Chronic conditions or recovery from a medical procedure can be very taxing on our bodies and minds.  While our bodies work to heal, the condition of our home can either hinder or help. 

It has been proven that a cluttered, dirty environment can be depressing and actually decreases motivation.  To heal, we often have to move, exercise, stimulate our minds and bodies.  That is difficult to do with stacks of papers and magazines sapping our energy levels.  And it is important to remember that you may already have a compromised immune system.

But a home must also be clean to stimulate healing.  Infection is a leading cause of re-hospitalization.  When recovering from a medical procedure or hospitalization, our immune system is working hard to repair and restore our bodies.  If we come home to an unclean or unsanitary home, we are risking re-admission or infection.

Consider these tips for a cleaner home :

• germs that cause infections can live on surfaces for months, and they can be spread either when the patient touches that surface or when a caregiver touches the surface then the patient.
• hand washing is one of the best ways to prevent infections; but are germs lingering on the faucet handle? 
• using microfiber mops and cloths, which can hold six times their weight in water and have a positive charge that attracts dirt, cut down on cross contamination when compared to cotton-loop mops, which need to be “re-dunked” into increasingly dirty mop water.
• a cleaning service can deep clean your already neat home to ensure a sanitary atmosphere

Aker Kasten Home Health Care, providers of personal care services Palm Beach and the surrounding areas depend on, feels strongly that a home should have a thorough cleaning prior to a client being discharged from hospital to increase their ability to recuperate fully and quickly.  So, in addition to the light housekeeping services our aides provide and the infection-control practices they follow, we have added a full service Housekeepers Plus option. 

Housekeepers Plus offers one time and recurring cleaning services and leaves your home fresh as a rose!   We ensure your home is a suitable healing environment in which your home health specialist can assist you in your recovery.

Even if your home is already tidy, our housekeepers can provide a deep clean so you can begin the fall season fresh.  Current Aker Kasten Home Health Care clients will receive a discount on their third service. 

Call us at 561-955-6010 to schedule a free in-home estimate.  Tell us how we can help you remain healthy and independent in your own home. Contact us today to learn more about our personal care services Palm Beach and the surrounding areas trust.