Home health care is usually referring to help for the elderly who are unable to care for themselves, but that isn?t always the case. Home health care can be professional nursing care, personal care services and/or companionship care. Signing up with a local service doesn?t have to be a chore, but you do keep a few things in mind:
Do plenty of research. When searching for the right kind of care, be sure to see if the caregiver or company is qualified for the services needed. If a business doesn?t proudly display that they are licensed or certified right off the bat, drop them immediately and look somewhere else. Look for reviews on their website or references from former patients or family of patients. See if they are endorsed by anyone. If the company you choose cannot provide you with adequate information you need, there?s no need to continue talking with them.
Cheaper isn?t always better. We all want a good deal, but saving on quality health care isn?t the best way to save money. Some companies may only offer a few of the services that the patient will need and some may not be able to work the hours needed.
More expensive isn?t always better either. It?s quite possible that you could end up paying much more for services you don?t need. For instance, there?s hardly any need to hire a registered nurse if all you need is somehow to help with household chores.
Be thorough. Not all home health care companies are the same. Be sure that the services your loved one needs is the same that the company can provide.
When in doubt ? ask! Now is not the time to be shy. Whether you are seeking services for yourself or someone else, you want to make sure that everyone is ?on the same page? and that there is no miscommunication among the parties involved. Some companies are willing to make changes to their policies if you just ask.
Finally, how do you expect to pay for these care services? Will you be paying the bill yourself or will a third party like Medicare, Medicaid, a health insurance company or even the Veterans Administration be paying? Some funding companies require specific things requirements. Be sure that your health care provider can meet these requirements.
One last thought: Don?t forget you, the patient. Make sure that you are comfortable with the new arrangement before you sign anything. Home health care should be loving care in the comfort of your home.
I?m a healthcare expert specializing in live-in care in Clarendon Hills.
Source: http://newhealthandfitness.org/2012/02/20/are-you-combatible-for-home-health-care/
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