A Guiding Light For Your Peace of Mind
Living with a gastrointestinal (GI) condition can be challenging, but with the right support, you can manage symptoms effectively in the comfort of your home. Whether supporting nutritional needs, assisting with medication management, or ensuring comfort through symptom relief, we are dedicated to your care.
Gastrointestinal Care At Home
What is Gastrointestinal Care?
Gastrointestinal care (or GI) involves the management of conditions affecting the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and other organs responsible for nutrient absorption and waste elimination. Common GI conditions requiring specialized home care include Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), celiac disease, pancreatitis, liver disease, diverticulitis, and gastroparesis.
These conditions can cause symptoms such as chronic pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, malnutrition, and dehydration, often requiring medical interventions, dietary modifications, and continuous monitoring. Effective GI care at home focuses on symptom relief, nutritional support, and preventing complications that could lead to hospitalization.
Helpful Tips for Family Caregivers
Encourage a GI-Friendly Diet – Work with healthcare professionals to identify foods that support digestion and reduce inflammation while avoiding triggers that may worsen symptoms
Monitor Hydration and Nutrient Intake – Many GI conditions lead to dehydration or malnutrition. Ensure your loved one is maintaining adequate fluid and nutrient intake to support overall health.
Be Aware of Symptom Changes – Keep track of symptom patterns, including pain, bowel movements, and dietary responses. Noting any sudden changes can help with early intervention and prevent complications.
Exceptional nursing care, customized for you
Our skilled nurses adapt their approach to match your unique gastrointestinal care requirements, ensuring the highest level of support.
Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support
We work closely with you to ensure proper nourishment through carefully monitored tube feedings (NG, G-tube, J-tube) and IV nutrition (TPN), helping to maintain strength and well-being.
Medication Administration & Management
Our skilled nurses carefully manage your prescribed GI medications, ensuring proper dosing, adherence, and close monitoring for any side effects or necessary adjustments.
Ostomy & Bowel Management
By providing expert care for your colostomy or ileostomy, we help you maintain your skin integrity, monitor your output, and ensure you feel confident in your daily care routine.
Hydration & Electrolyte Monitoring
By closely monitoring your hydration levels and electrolytes, we work with you to prevent complications such as kidney issues or fatigue, ensuring you stay balanced and well-supported.
Wound & Skin Integrity Care
Our nurses specialize in advanced wound care, addressing surgical wounds, pressure sores, and skin breakdown to promote your healing and prevent discomfort.
Emergency Monitoring & Symptom Management
We remain vigilant for signs of GI distress, taking immediate action to prevent complications, ensuring your health remains stable and preventing hospitalizations.
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As an estate planning attorney, I see families struggle with just the thought of looking into the possibilities, but I know that the minute they contact the compassionate, professional, and trustworthy team at Legacy Homecare LA, they will be in the best of hands.
From the CEO Jason to Alyssa and Kurt and Zehra, you will find people dedicated to creating an individualized plan that is as unique as your loved one. And little extra thing I love about talking with anyone on this team, if they do not think their services or even in home care is right for your situation, they will tell you and provide you with the resources you will need to find exactly the type of care your loved one deserves. Even a
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It’s been a pleasure to get to know them and to see that they bring the same love and kindness they share with their families to their clients.
A Guiding Light For Your Peace of Mind
We are committed to understanding and addressing your individual nursing and companionship needs
