Home Care

Home care is care that is provided in home.  There are many different types of services offered such as, companionship services, in home services and respite care.  Companionship services provide elderly companionship and conversation, as well as focusing on more recreational activities.

In home service provide Alzheimer’s care and everyday help (making beds, preparing meals, etc.). Personal services provide assistance with eating, grooming, dressing, bathing, incontinence, cognitive impairment, mobility and medication reminders.
The other type of home care is hospice care.  Hospice care is for people who are terminally ill and choose to remain at home.  Hospice care controls pain and preserves that highest possible quality of life for as long as life remains.  It is best to begin hospice care before a crisis exists.  Families feel that beginning hospice before a death is near is too soon, but waiting until the last minute limits the effectiveness of hospice care.
The decision to begin hospice care may intensify feelings of grief.  Support groups are available to help families through this process.
(Source: Growthhouse.org & Home Instead Senior Care)

 

Category : Long Term care

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