How Can We Help You?
Home care is available for every stage of life from newborns to care of the dying. It can be provided following hospitalization or chosen as an alternative to an inpatient hospital stay. Many treatments traditionally done in the hospital setting may now be completed at home where the patient is the most comfortable and recovers most effectively.
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Home care is available from any of the following professionals:
- Registered Nurses can teach about disease, set up medications, perform treatments, monitor health status.
- Home Health Aides can assist with bathing, dressing, meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Physical Therapists can assist with rehabilitation after surgery, stroke or any condition that results in weakness or physical impairment.
- Occupational Therapists can help restore ability to shower and perform activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming, cooking.
- Speech Therapists not only work to restore swallowing and speech abilities but also treat cognitive impairments related to dementia.
- Social Workers identify needs that may be met by community resources, assist with family dynamics and facilitate obtaining financial support.
- Registered Dieticians evaluate nutritional needs and develop recommendations for a healthy eating plan.
The care we provide is divided into two main categories:
- Skilled Care
- Private Duty Care
Skilled Care
Skilled Care is anything covered by insurance and ordered by a doctor. Most seniors are covered 100% under Medicare, however many other insurances also pay for home care. This includes services such as post-hospitalization care, teaching and assistance for patients who wish to remain at home for treatment instead of hospitalization. Care can be provided to help manage most medical conditions or following a recent surgery. Treatments may also be performed in the home and could include: IV therapy, injections and wound care.
Private Duty Care
Private Duty Care is paid for "out-of-pocket" by individuals who request companionship or personal care. No order from a doctor is necessary. The current rate for a home health aide is $18.00/hour. Some long-term insurance policies now cover this type of care. Private duty care may include:
- Personal care (grooming, bathing)
- Assistance with activities such as ambulation, transfer, exercises
- Light meal preparation
- Changing and washing sheets, towels, personal items
- Companionship
- Light housekeeping
- Running errands to local businesses
- Services provided by a nurse such as drawing blood, assistance with medication and other medical treatments.
OK...what do I do now?
There are several ways to initiate home care services. The process will vary somewhat depending if the need is for skilled care or private duty. We can help you determine this. If you think you need home care, you can begin by doing one of the following:
Beacon Home Care encourages you to exercise your right to choose. The Patient Bill of Rights states that you should be aware of all home care providers in the area. Exceptional service and attention to individual needs is the focus at Beacon Home Care. Make the exceptional choice!
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