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What Is Comprehensive Home Care?
Date Updated: December 9, 2024
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Comprehensive home care is provided by a single home care agency offering both home health care and in-home care services. Providers deliver these services in a senior’s home, ensuring better care coordination and reducing stress for the senior.
The Scope of Comprehensive Home Care
Comprehensive home care provides a practical solution for seniors living at home who require medical services, personal care and support with daily living activities. Agencies providing this service employ a variety of health care professionals and other trained individuals. Personnel include nurses, dieticians, social workers and trained caregivers, as well as unlicensed support staff such as physical, occupational and speech therapists.
Comprehensive home care services can include the following:
- Nursing and Therapy Services: Includes wound care, tube feeding, ventilator care, medication management and respiratory, physical and occupational therapy.
- Daily Living Support: Assistance with mobility, dressing, toileting and eating; meal preparation, including modified diets.
- Home Management: Household chores, laundry and errands such as grocery shopping
The Benefits of Comprehensive Home Care
Comprehensive home care enhances the quality of life of individuals with chronic medical conditions, disabilities and age-related issues, enabling them to receive care in their homes and maintain their independence for longer. Home care is generally more affordable than long-term care in a nursing facility, and seniors with pets don't have to be separated from their beloved companions.
Those who require certain medical and therapeutic treatments can receive it at home, eliminating the need to travel to treatment facilities. In some instances, hospitalization can even be avoided. Being in a familiar environment is also more comfortable and can lead to quicker recovery times.