Home Health Care Services Include:
Household Maintenance. Keeping a household maintained smoothly takes a lot of work. In case your elderly stay alone and are finding it difficult to keep up with the household stuff like laundry, gardening, healthcare, housekeeping and shopping, you can hire a professional who can handle all these for your elders. If you’re having trouble staying on top of bills and appointments, financial and healthcare management may also be helpful.
Transportation. Transportation is a key issue for senior citizens. Maybe you’re finding it hard to drive or don’t like to drive at night. Having access to travelling transportation, rideshare apps, reduced fare taxis, and senior transportation services can help prolong your independence and maintain your social network. Home modifications. If your mobility is becoming limited, home modifications can go a long way towards keeping your existing residence comfortable and accessible.
Modifications can include things such as grab bars in the shower, ramps to avoid or minimize the use of stairs, or even installing a new bathroom on the ground floor. Personal care. Help with the daily living task, such as dressing, bathing/toiletries, or meal preparation, is called personal or custodial care for seniors. Home health support professionals can provide personal care services that range from a few hours a day to around-the-clock live-in care. They may also provide limited assistance with tasks like taking blood pressure or offering medication reminders.
Health care. Some healthcare support can be provided at home by trained professionals, such as occupational therapists, general duty attendants or home health nurses. Check with your insurance or health service to see what kind of coverage is available, although you may have to cover some cost out of pocket.