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The Difference Between Homecare & Home Health Care

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...Read entire article »

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Fall Prevention 101

“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” Anyone who owned a TV in the nineties remembers the elderly woman who fell and couldn’t reach the phone but needed to alert...Read entire article »

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Before Hospital Discharge—Evaluating Your Homecare Needs

If you are confined to bed, your hospital team (nurse or discharge planner) will assess your ability to move about and position yourself for maximum comfort and to prevent skin...Read entire article »

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What Is…Homecare?

Homecare (also known as in-home care) is professional care that an individual receives in the home. Homecare aides provide companionship and assistance with the activities of daily living (ADLs),...Read entire article »

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What Is…Home Health Care?

Home health care encompasses skilled services such as nursing, and physical and occupational therapies, to be administered in your home. These services must be prescribed by a doctor. Home health...Read entire article »