NEWS & STORIES

For older adults, speech therapy is about more than verbal expression alone. From swallowing disorders to cognitive challenges, this wide-ranging intervention can dramatically improve quality of life.

When it comes to our health, the decisions we make can impact family members and friends. Read how our home health care services positively impacted Mary Hatlestad and her loved ones.

Knute Nelson | Walker Methodist embraces a holistic continuum of care model. Our goal is to bring peace of mind to older adults and their families by offering tailored support for each stage of life.

Our home health care services include a wide range of options to reduce pain, increase mobility, and improve quality of life. For patients throughout Alexandria, MN, our options also include dry needling physical therapy.

After a surgery navigating the road ahead can feel daunting. Progress and consistency may seem well out of reach. For David Kjos, the road to recovery meant relearning many of the everyday movements and activities that once came as second nature.

It is important to recognize changes in the health status of your aging family members. This blog will walk through common health problems to watch for, and when it is appropriate to get help.

Managing a chronic illness on your own can be complex and challenging. Fortunately, home health care is available to help manage a variety of chronic illnesses. Learn more about the most common home health care diagnoses.

Physical therapy after surgery is an effective tool to help people recover faster. There are a variety of settings that you can receive physical therapy, but PT at home may be a comfortable option.

Physical therapy is often prescribed to patients following surgery to regain strength and flexibility. This article reviews why physical therapy may be a safer alternative to other pain reducing techniques.

As Jay Walter struggled with ANCA vasculitis, he found the lifestyle he knew and cherished hanging in the balance. Read how Knute Nelson Home Health Care helped Jay get back on his feet.

Physical therapy and occupational therapy are both intended to help patients rehabilitate from an illness, injury or surgery. But what are the key differences between occupational and physical therapy?

Looking toward the future, many older adults are choosing to age in their own homes. Even if you don’t need help right now, having a plan ahead of time is important for getting the best care possible and planning for aging at home.

Knute Nelson is expanding to serve Willmar and the surrounding area with home health care services out of their office at 2800 1st Street South, Suite 231, Willmar, MN 56201.

There’s no place like home, especially when you’re recovering from an injury or an accident. When Donald Snorek needed physical therapy, getting to appointments had become tough for him and his wife, Mary. Thankfully, Knute Nelson offered home health care that could come right to their doorstep year-round. Read more about their story.

Parkinson’s disease is a serious condition that affects the nervous system. It is a progressive disorder, meaning that it starts slowly and gradually gets worse over time. Learn more about the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and how home health care can help.