When people talk about In-Homecare or ask about In-Homecare, they may be referring to different things. Some may be talking about Home Health Care. Some may be talking about Personal Care or Companion Care. What types of In-homecare are there, and what does your loved one need?
Companion Care Services
Companion Care does not involve any medical or personal assistance. When a family is concerned that their loved one is spending too much time alone, they may consider Companion Care. Companion Care can include spending time in the home doing activities or hobbies the senior enjoys, helping with meal preparation, and light housekeeping. It also provides transportation for errands, such as going to the grocery store or the beauty or barber shop.
Personal Care Services
Personal care helps seniors with their activities of daily living (ADLs), which include eating, bathing, showering, dressing, assisting with toileting, and transferring (standing up from a seated position or standing with assistance while walking). Usually, seniors need Personal Care Services when they have more difficulty living independently but do not want to leave their homes. Personal Care aides can also provide transportation, help with errands, meal preparation, housekeeping, and medication reminders.
Home Health Care Services
Home Health Care involves medical or rehabilitative care from a nurse, physical therapist, or licensed medical practitioner. Home Health Care focuses on medical care, not companion or personal care. Medicare covers Home Health Care. A doctor’s order is required before services can be provided.
Medicare does not cover personal and Companion care, and they do not need a doctor’s order or prescription.
Partners Assisted Living Services (PALS) provides Companion and Personal Care Services. All PALS caregivers are trained to provide the level of care your loved one needs. PALS does not need a doctor’s order or prescription. The PALS team conducts free in-home assessments to help assess the needs of your loved one and design a schedule and plan of care.
In-Home care can mean different things. If you have questions about In-Home Care and what would be suitable for your loved one, please get in touch with us.
Summary
In-Home care can mean different things. If you have questions about In-Home Care and what would be suitable for your loved one, please get in touch with us.
About the Author
With experience in home care and administration, Leslie Potter manages Partners Assisted Living Services and has been with the company since 2012.
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