What's Included in Home
Health Care?
Most
people want to remain at home as long as possible. A
person who is ill or disabled and needs help may be able to get
 a
variety of home services that might make moving into a nursing
home unnecessary.
Home
services include meals on wheels programs, friendly visiting and
shopper services, and adult day care.
In
addition, there are a variety of programs that help care for
people in their homes. Some nursing homes offer respite
care -- when they admit a person for a short period of time to
give the home caregivers a break. Depending on the case,
Medicare, private insurance, and Medicaid may pay some home care
costs.
Skilled services prescribed by a physician can include:
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Respiratory, physical, speech, occupational or intravenous
drug therapy |
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Wound care |
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Catheterization and injections |
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Skilled
nursing care
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Custodial/Supportive services which can include help with activities
of daily living (ADL) such as:
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Bathing
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Dressing
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Toileting
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Assisting
with mobility |
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Eating |
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