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Home Health Careagencies allow seniors to receive personal care and maintain independence while remaining in their own home. These home health care services can be a viable alternative to outside of the home treatment including Companion Care, Non-Medical Home Care, Medical Home Healthcare, Respite Care and Skilled Nursing.Companion Care Agenciescan provide: companionship, personal shopping, light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, errand running, etc. What to ask when interviewing formNon-Medical Home Care / Personal Caremay require a license depending on your state’s requirements. These agencies could offer a range of services including: companion care services shown above, assistance with bathing, incontinence care, mobility assistance, dressing and grooming, transferring and positioning, oral hygiene, feeding, etc...What to ask when interviewing form Medical Home Healthcare Agenciesrequire a state license to operate. These agencies can allow a senior to receive facility like care in their own home. Services provided can include: all non-medical services listed above, in-home CNA’s, physical therapy, occupational therapy, administration of medication, and other medical care approved by your doctor.What to ask when interviewing form Reverse Mortgagesallow homeowners 62 years of age or older to convert a portion of the equity in their primary home into cash. This can be used to supplement social security, pay medical expenses, make home improvements, take a vacation, or more. Unlike a traditional loan, repayment is not required until that home is no longer the borrower(s) primary residence. A reverse mortgage can be available regardless of income. The amount available to borrow depends on age, current interest rates, and the appraised value of the home.Physical Therapy and Rehabilitationcan be provided on either an outpatient basis or an in-home service. These services can help patients recover from an injury or medical emergency.Home RemodelingSenior home remodeling allows seniors to age-in-place in and makes their current residence more age-friendly. Ramps, bathroom modifications, handrails, wider doorways, chair lifts, shelf conversions and many other options are available. Senior Remodeling TipsHome Alert Systemsgive seniors the security in knowing that help is just a finger tip away. Options vary from personal emergency pendants to complete monitoring systems.Mobility Productsgive seniors the ability to remain independent by staying mobile. These include: scooters, walkers, power chairs, stair lifts, electric wheelchairs, standard wheelchairs, ramps, DME products, etc...Health Care Productsinclude anything from to dietary supplements, diabetic footwear, walking aids, bath safety, grab bars, hospital beds, home care products, etc...Adult Day Careis generally considered an alternative to long-term care and rehabilitation. There are two general types of adult day care programs—a medical model and a social model. The medical model provides comprehensive medical, therapeutic, and rehabilitation day treatment. The social model offers supervised activities, peer support, companionship, and recreation. Both models assist seniors and can provide respite to their caregivers.Hospice Programsprovide relief to terminally ill patients while attending to the emotional needs of their family at an inpatient facility or at the patient’s home.These senior living terms are provided by Seniors Guide.Seniors Guide is a local senior targeted magazine available in Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.Seniors Guide, Seniors Guide At-A-Glance, Senior Industry News, Senior Informer, Senior Advocate and www.SeniorsGuideOnline.com are all published by Ross Publishing. |
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