Home Health Care
Home health care services
Skilled nursing care
Care provided by a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) that may include wound care, medication management, IV therapy, and other specialized treatments.
Physical therapy
Physical therapy helps helps people regain strength and mobility after an injury or illness.
Occupational therapy (OT)
OT can help people regain the skills they need to perform everyday activities, such as dressing, bathing, and cooking, after an injury or illness.
Speech therapy
After injury, speech problems can range from mild articulation difficulties to severe aphasia (loss of speech). Home health speech therapy can help people with speech problems improve their communication skills. Home health speech therapy can also help people with dysphagia learn how to swallow safely and effectively.
Medical social work
This provides support and guidance to help people manage their care and navigate the healthcare system.
Home health aide care
This is non-medical care provided by a certified home health aide (CHA). It may include help with bathing, dressing, eating, and light housekeeping.
Some of the benefits of home health care
- Convenience: Home health care allows people to receive care in the comfort of their own home.
- Cost savings: Home health care can be less expensive than care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility.
- Improved quality of life: Home health care can help people maintain their independence and quality of life.
- Reduced stress on family caregivers: Home health care can provide support to family caregivers and help them reduce their stress.
Home health care can be provided on a short-term or long-term basis. Short-term home health care may be used after a hospital stay to help people recover and transition back to their home. Long-term home health care may be used to help people with chronic conditions manage their care and remain independent in their home.
Home health care can be a valuable resource for people who need help recovering from an illness or injury, managing a chronic condition, or maintaining their independence. We are here to help! Please give us a call or send us an email – we’d love to answer any questions you have.