IN HOME SENIOR CARE

Non-Medical Vs Medical Home Care

Making Life Easier...

You know Mom or Dad needs a little help around the house, but just because their having a few problems doesn’t mean you have to move them somewhere else. Take advantage of the variety of Total Home Senior Care , non-medical home care services, it may be all they need to remain in their own, familiar home.

Non Medical Home Care

Non-medical home care focuses on helping seniors with the daily activities they need to engage in to remain safe and healthy. Many seniors need help to get their day started with assistance showering, preparing breakfast and taking their medications. Likewise, help before bedtime, or even overnight, can be an important safety net for seniors at home who often are more apprehensive at nighttime. However, one of the most important needs of a senior who lives alone is often simple companionship . The companionship component of a professional caregiver’s job can be just as vital as the physical assistance a professional will provide. Seniors need conversation and one-on-one contact to keep their minds alert. They can thrive with someone to participate in their favorite activities such as gardening, baking or woodworking, or someone to go to the grocery store or attend a concert. Total Home Senior Care is a reputable non-medical caregiving company & will provide caregivers who can meet all of those needs.

Below is a list of services that would be covered under Non-Medical Home Care Services...

Non - Medical Home Care Services

Eating
Dressing
Bathing
Transferring
Continence
Companionship
Meal Preparation
Light housekeeping
Medication Management
Errands
Shopping
Transportation
Hobbies
Laundry

Medical Home Care

If your senior loved one requires care that requires a doctor’s prescription, then you should contact a medical home health agency. Keep in mind, however, that medical home health aides generally are only authorized to perform the tasks described in the prescription.

Below is a list of services that would be covered under Medical Home Care Services...

Medical Home Care Services

Post - op Rehabilition
Skilled Assessments & Teaching
Occupation Therapy
Speech Therapy
Wound Care
Mobility Training
Pain Management
IV Therapy - Injections

Non-medical home care -VS- Medical home care

It used to be that a medical crisis could spell the end for seniors living in their own homes. But today, even older adults who suffer from chronic conditions or life debilitating illnesses can still remain at home. Advances in technology and life-saving equipment have kept many seniors at home. Convalescing at home can actually help some seniors not only survive but thrive. For instance, seniors with dementia may be less confused at home where they will more likely know where everything is located. If your senior needs assistance getting to and from doctor’s appointments, cleaning the house, or simply having someone to spend time with, you should contact a non-medical home care agency like Total Home Senior Care . Many caregivers and older adults find that using a team approach of having both non-medical and medical home health care services concurrently actually provides the best solution.