Frequently Asked Questions
Non-Medical Home Health Care
Does Medicare cover home care services?
Medicare does not cover home care services for personal companionship or protection, such as help with bathing, dressing, eating, taking medication, supervision while in the home, or companionship. Medicare covers home health care only when you need skilled services, such as physical therapy or nursing care. To be eligible for these benefits, you must have a doctor's order showing that you need the services to prevent hospitalization or promote healing.
Who qualifies for home health care services?
Senior citizens are often at risk of falling, becoming stuck in their homes, or suffering from a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. Home health care services are designed to help the elderly remain safe and secure in the comfort of their home as long as possible. Every case is unique, and our skilled home health care professionals at Assisting Hands will consult with you and your loved ones for a comprehensive assessment and custom personalized plan just for them.
Who is eligible for the veterans' home care program?
Veterans who apply to the veteran's home care program are eligible if they meet one of the two conditions. The first condition is that they need immediate nursing or personal care services, and they can't provide or arrange them without help. The second condition is that they need any form of medical care, respite care, or rehabilitation services. At the time of application, veterans must be enrolled with a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facility to receive their primary health care.
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What does home care do?
Home care is a compassionate, personalized approach to providing the highest quality home-living assistance. Home care offers support for seniors or adults with disabilities to stay in the comfort of their own homes. In detail, Caregivers help senior citizens with daily tasks such as cleaning, meal preparation, bathing, medication reminders, lifting and transfer assistance, support with light housework, and more. Not only can caregivers provide personal assistance, but they also become compassionate friends that can accompany the elderly on family outings, holidays, and daily conversations.
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When should seniors with dementia receive home care?
Dementia can be a difficult condition to manage, and it can affect your loved one's ability to look after themselves. When a senior with dementia can no longer safely live alone, home care is recommended. With a specialized team of professionals who are trained to provide highly personalized care, seniors with dementia can live out their days at home in comfort and peace. Besides assisting with daily activities and tasks such as cooking, house cleaning, laundering, and driving, caregivers are trained to stabilize seniors' mood swings and comfort them through confusion and agitation.
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How to get home care services?
To request more information on home care services and a free in-home consultation, please contact Assisting Hands Home Care at (941) 444-2515. Assisting Hands Home Care Sarasota offers home care services that can help seniors and family members who are in need of assistance. We offer a variety of services, including companionship, personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores. Our staff is compassionate and dedicated to helping seniors feel safe, happy, and cared for in their own homes.
Can home health care services be provided on a short-term basis?
Home health care services can be provided on a short-term basis, depending on the need of the client and the specifics of their care plan. Whether it be assistance with rehabilitation or personal care, one of our professional caregivers will assist you. We designed a customized plan with valuable services to alleviate stress and ensure safety and comfort for your elderly loved ones.
How is the quality of home health care services monitored?
Assisting Hands Home Care is licensed, registered, and certified. We track and monitor every service that we provide, including care plans, progress notes, and client assessments. The quality of home health care services is monitored through various methods. These include the evaluation of service providers by supervisors, the distribution of client satisfaction surveys, and feedback from clients' families or caregivers. To create high-quality care plans and to monitor outcomes, our home health aide team communicates with family members to connect you with the right caregiver specializing in specific areas that align with your unique needs.
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What can I do to prepare my home for home health care services?
The preparation process is different for each family and individual. However, here are a few pieces of advice to take into consideration. First, if possible, it would be a good idea to rearrange your furniture and make sure there is an accessible pathway throughout the house. You may also want to clear some space in a certain area so that a caregiver can have access to all the equipment we might need during visits, such as a wheelchair or walker. Second, once you know everything is working as it should and everything is set up correctly in the room, leave any instructions needed for a caregiver on how to use any equipment, cook meals, clean the house, and more. Third, it is important to let caregivers know where everything is located in the house so they can assist with daily activities.
How often do caregivers visit?
The schedule entirely depends on your and your elderly loved ones' needs. Assisting Hands caregivers are always available at clients' convenience, whether if you need help with errands and transportation a few days a week or 24-hour around-the-clock and overnight care.
How do in-home caregivers communicate with elderly's doctors and other healthcare professionals?
Caregivers are usually the first to see symptoms or changes in the elderly's health and are often the only care professionals that your senior loved ones see regularly. When home care workers and the elderly have open communication with doctors, specialists, or other healthcare professionals, the senior receives better care. Caregivers can be present at doctor visits and learn about the progress being made toward recovery, as well as make sure that necessary changes are made for each individual to ensure success.
