Services that come to the home with the intent of allowing a person to live safely in their home. This care can help someone who is aging and needs assistance to live independently; is managing chronic health issues; is recovering from a medical setback; or has special needs or a disability.
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The most common types of Supportive In-Home Care include:
Palliative carePalliative care helps people manage their serious or chronic illness or disease. The care team helps the patient feel better by preventing or treating the symptoms and side effects of their disease and treatment. Patients can continue to receive treatment intended to cure their illness. Care is provided by a specially trained team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and other specialists who work together. Visits are typically once every two weeks but are based on patient needs and may be more or less often. Palliative care is based on the needs of the patient, not on the patient’s prognosis. Palliative care is covered by most insurance. Copays may apply.
Hospice careThis specialized care focuses on the comfort and quality of life of a person with a serious illness who is approaching the end of life. At some point, it may not be possible to cure a serious illness, or a patient may choose not to undergo certain treatments, and elect hospice care. Hospice care is also sometimes referred to as comfort care. Hospice provides support for the patient, caregivers, and family. Hospice team members make regularly scheduled visits and teach caregivers the skills needed to care for the patient. A nurse is available 24/7 to answer questions and visit as needed. Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance provide hospice coverage.
Home health careFrequently referred to simply as “home health,” it is skilled medical care delivered directly to a patient’s home. This type of care is provided by licensed medical professionals including nurses, therapists, and aides for the purpose of treating and managing illness, recovery from injury or surgery, or medical conditions. Scheduled visits are provided by medical professionals who provide some sort of help or care. Medical home health care could be nursing services, wound care, monitoring of one’s health such as blood pressure, and physical therapy. If not ordered as part of a short-term rehabilitation plan by the primary physician, then typically paid for out of pocket.
Non-medical home careSometimes called personal care, companion care, custodial care, or homemaker services. It is non-medical help with daily activities to allow people to stay safe at home. It is often used by older adults with chronic illness, those with disabilities, and people recovering from surgery. Non-medical home care services may include bathing, toileting, dressing and grooming, house cleaning and other chores, transportation, meal preparation, companionship, or medication reminders. Non-medical home care is typically paid for out of pocket.
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