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What is Community Home-Based Care?
Date Updated: December 9, 2024
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Community Home-Based Care (CHBC) provides comprehensive, community-centered support to individuals in their homes. Also known as Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), it blends home care and home health care while incorporating a broad range of social services and community resources. This holistic approach enhances individuals' overall well-being by ensuring person-centered care that addresses diverse needs.
Components of Community Home-Based Care
Community Home-Based Care includes nursing visits, post-operative care and medication and chronic disease management. It also covers rehabilitation services provided by physical, occupational or speech therapists. In addition to medical care, CHBC offers support for daily living activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation and housekeeping.
Beyond direct care, CHBC coordinates with community resources and services, connecting individuals with social workers, transportation, financial assistance, meal delivery and support groups.
Benefits of Community Home-Based Care
CHBC provides the comfort of receiving care at home, enhancing emotional well-being and reducing stress compared to institutional settings. Its personalized nature promotes dignity and autonomy by reflecting individual preferences and needs. Additionally, CHBC fosters community engagement by encouraging individuals to stay active and connected with their communities. Consistent, coordinated care leads to better health outcomes, while proactive health management and support for daily living help individuals maintain health and independence as they age in place.
For families, CHBC alleviates the burden of care by providing professional support and resources. This enables family members to focus on their relationships rather than solely on care tasks.