Understanding home healthcare (medical) vs in home care (caregiver)
Home health care includes occupational & physical therapy, speech therapy, and skilled nursing, it is prescribed by a physician and is medical in nature. For example IV, intubation, and wound care. Health insurance such as Medicare and insurance is generally the payor for this service.
In-home caregiving is non-medical in nature and may involve helping older adults with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and eating. It can also include assistance with cooking, cleaning, other housekeeping, and monitoring one’s medication routine. Health insurance does not pay for these activities and costs are generally self-pay.
It is important to understand that while physician care is critical, seniors need continued supervision at home, especially if family caregivers can’t always be present. This care may include private duty professional caregivers who work in the home, nursing aides, homemakers, and companions.
In-home caregivers are typically Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA’s) and complete an 8-week certification program. Illinois requires 8 hours of initial caregiving training as well, which includes Home Safety Evaluation, Infection Control and Universal Precaution, Types of Disabilities, transferring a client, Assisting with Personal Care, Diets, Meal Planning and nutrition.
Assisting Hands Home Care
Assisting Hands® can provide assistance in the privacy of their own home for you or a loved one. Our caregivers have training and experience in providing in-home care. They have successfully passed extensive background checks, as well as being insured, bonded, and trained in CPR and First Aid.
Our service plans are individualized to meet your need. We can assist with:
Assisting Hands® will help you select the best matched caregiver from its pre-screened group of available assistants and can have qualified help placed in your home generally within 48 hours or less of the initial call. Our agency is committed to serving the care needs of seniors living in and around Winter Garden, Florida. Call us today to schedule a free in-home consultation.
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