This is a question that is important for anyone who has an aging parent, relative, or acquaintance who they are trying to help with deal with disability, or retain their independence by remaining at home.
Home care is care that allows a person with special needs to stay in their home. It might be for people who are getting older (aging in place). It could also be for people who are chronically ill, recovering from surgery, or disabled. Homecare services included
- Personal care, such as help with bathing, washing your hair, or getting dressed.
- Household chores, such as cleaning, laundry and light housekeeping
- Meal preparations
- Companionship
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living
Home Health Care is a wide range of health care services that can be given in your home for illness or injury. Home health care is usually less expensive, more convenient, and just as effective as care you get in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (SNF). Home health care include
- Check on your blood pressure, temperature, heart rate and breathing
- Check that you are taking your prescription and other drugs and any treatments correctly.
- Check your safety in the home.
- Teach you about your care so you can take care of yourself.
- Coordinate your care. This means they must communicate regularly with you, your doctor, and anyone else who gives you care
Home care as provided by companies like Humble Homecare Services is substantially differently in its focus. We provide many services all geared to help maintain the quality of life in a home setting. This can be any array of care, including support with everyday activities like bathing and dressing, preparing and serving nutritious meals, running errands and keeping up with housework- in other, a lot of stuff that family members do if they have the time or capability.
For more information, please feel free to reach out to us at www.humblehcs.com or call us on 978 764 5296 or 978 483 9042