June 27, 2017 | Caregiving, Client Stories, Prevention of Illness and Management of Chronic Conditions
Today’s healthcare system is gradually moving away from the “standard care” delivery model in which healthcare professionals often operate independently of other health professionals when caring for patients. The result has been a shift toward a more team-based collaborative approach. As this new model evolves, health professionals establish new lines of collaboration, communication, and cooperation in efforts to better meet patient needs. Different care professionals will assume primary responsibility for specific elements of a patient’s care, while the team as a whole must ensure that all elements of care are coordinated for the patient’s benefit.
Because of our ongoing collaboration with other clients, Windward Life Care introduced us to Sheryl in April 2013. At the time, Sheryl was slightly overweight and her blood work showed elevated levels of blood-glucose and above normal cholesterol numbers. Weight gain had also impacted her ability to perform daily tasks; climbing stairs hurt her knees, and she dealt with back issues off and on. Recognizing the importance of incorporating physical activity into Sherry’s care plan, Windward Life Care contacted us at Reneu Health for our expertise and to help in implementing a progressive exercise program. As a team, we took Sheryl’s plan a step further and brought a Registered Dietitian on board to help ensure that Sheryl followed dietary guidelines which would be conducive to losing weight and improving her blood work.
Now, roughly 4 years later, Sheryl has lost just short of 30lbs and rarely experiences the knee and back issues she once did. Furthermore, she has seen improvement in both her blood-glucose and cholesterol numbers. If you were to ask Sheryl, she would probably tell you that she’s most happy to be playing so much tennis, a game she’s had a love for since childhood. As a health and fitness professional, I’m beyond proud of Sheryl and her husband for their commitment to this cause. It’s also been a pleasure working with health professionals of other disciplines as a means of providing Sheryl the most well-rounded and effective care possible.
-Chris Corpuz, CSCS
Reneu Health, Inc. provides at home, one-on-one activity based programs for seniors and special populations. We specialize in both preventive and rehabilitative care. Each program is specifically designed to meet your needs, and is appropriate for all levels of ability. We also work with companies like Windward Life Care to provide individual and group safety training in the comfort of your home or office.www.reneu-health.com