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Home Health Care Explained: What It Is, What to Expect, How to Pay For it & How to Find It

February 11th, 2008 by Gilbert Guide

What It Is Home health care agencies provide in-home skilled nursing and other home health care services, such as physical and occupational therapy. Home health care agencies are licensed by the state, but must adhere to federal regulations as well. What to Expect Home health must be prescribed by a physician. Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) provide the care, sometimes in conjunction with other health professionals. These providers may also enlist the...Read the rest of this article »

The Difference Between Homecare & Home Health Care

February 11th, 2008 by Gilbert Guide

Getting confused about what kind of professional caregivers are available to you? There are two basic types of care in the home—one is home health care and the other is homecare, also sometimes referred to as in-home care. The biggest difference between home health and homecare is that home health care is a higher level of care that is deemed medically necessary by a physician. Home Health Care Doctor prescribed (a physician has deemed it medically necessary for you or...Read the rest of this article »

Choosing a Home Health Agency: A How-to Guide

October 22nd, 2007 by Arleen Stern

During a hospital discharge, people who require additional skilled care in the home are usually referred to a home health agency by the hospital discharge planner. But many consumers are finding that they need to hire home health on their own. Finding the right agency to take care of a loved one can be daunting, and often comes at a crisis point. Take a deep breath—it is possible to find a good agency, and good people to help work...Read the rest of this article »

Professional Caregivers: How to Help Those Who Help Others

October 6th, 2006 by Lara Belonogoff

Here at Gilbert Guide, we are constantly urging family caregivers to seek respite so that when they are “on-duty” they can provide the best care to their loved one. One of the toughest jobs we can think of is taking care of an aging loved one, which is why each of our Guides has sections on Caregiver Support, Counseling and Support Groups and Crisis Lines. But as one of our readers recently pointed out—what resources are available for the professional...Read the rest of this article »