At home health care
Would you prefer to receive health care for chronic issues at a nursing home, hospital, or in your personal house, apartment, or condo? If you’re like a growing number of Americans, you’ll likely say, ‘At home!’ And that is precisely what at home health care is all about: gaining the benefit of home health care services within the comfort of your home.
How can I get home health care?
Most people don’t consider home health or home care until it’s necessary. It would be a great idea if more Americans were proactive when it comes to this vital aspect of health and quality of life, especially for aging seniors. When some people learn about this type of health care, they wonder, ‘Is home health care new?
No, it isn’t. In fact, at home health care is the way health care was provided for many generations before hospitals and doctors’ offices and clinics became the norm. Health care was one far more personalized than it is now.
Doctors used to routinely make ‘house calls.’ That was the rule rather than the exception, but as more people have required care for acute (brief) and longer-term (chronic) issues, the model changed, which is why so many today would likely think that home health care is actually new. Home-Health was designed to help people, like you, get ‘at your home health care’ from only the best local providers.
What does home health care do?
Depending on the specific home health care group you are connected with (based on need), these workers may be able to assist with medication administration, wound dressing changes, personal hygiene support, checking and monitoring vitals, and more. Some home health care will assist with bathing and toileting, getting dressed, preparing meals, and more.
What is home health services?
At its core, home health services are about providing direct medical and non-medical support and care to aging and disabled adults who prefer to remain home as opposed to institution care. When a person feels more comfortable with their surroundings, when they can enjoy their own bed, living room, television programs, kitchen, and so on, it helps to boost morale, confidence, and even health. An individual who is able to be home while they recover from injuries, surgery, a medical emergency, or while fighting a serious health issue (as opposed to staying in a hospital) will have a higher likelihood of recovery.
At home health care can help that happen, and Home-Health can put you in touch with the right providers.