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Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care
Assistive Equipment for the Home
Assistive Equipment for the Home What assistive equipment might be necessary in the home? Assistive equipment is any kind of tool or device that can help simplify caregiving or make the environment safer for an ill, disabled, or elderly person. Here are some of the more common types of assistive equipment to consider for the home: Bathroom grab bars Shower seats Bathtub mats Beds with special features that increase your ability to get in and out of bed Assistive telephones (for hearing-impaired and sigh...
Being a Caregiver
Being a Caregiver What is a caregiver? A caregiver provides assistance in meeting the daily needs of another person. Caregivers are referred to as either "formal" or "informal." "Formal" caregivers are paid for their services and have had training and education in providing care. This may include services from home health agencies and other trained professionals. "Informal" caregivers, also called family caregivers, are persons who provide care to family or friends usually without payment. A caregiver p...
Choosing a Provider
Choosing a Provider Choosing a provider Finding appropriate home health and hospice care providers requires some research. You will need to consult with your doctor to evaluate your home health or hospice care needs. When looking for a provider, consider the following: Quality of care Availability of services Personnel training and expertise Payer coverage Evaluating the quality of a provider When evaluating the quality of a provider, you may encounter the following terms: Licensure . Some states requir...
Elder Care
Elder Care What is elder care? Americans are living longer and living well for longer periods of time. This has created a relatively new and growing area of health care and provider services, known as elder care. Elder care encompasses a wide variety of issues, including choosing an appropriate health care provider to care for an aging patient, and making decisions about moving an elderly person from the home environment to a residential care setting. People ages 65 and older are the fastest growing seg...
Glossary - Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care
Glossary - Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care | A | | B | | C | | D | | E | | F | | G | | H | | I | | J | | K | | L | | M | | N | | O | | P | | Q | | R | | S | | T | | U | | V | | W | | X | | Y | | Z | A [return to top] Anticipatory grief - the deep emotional distress that occurs when someone has a prolonged illness and death is expected often by the patient as well as the family. Anticipatory grief can be just as painful and stressful as the actual death of the person. Assisted living facility (ALF) ...
Grief and Loss
Grief and Loss Overview of the grieving process Grief is a natural human response to the loss of a loved one. It can manifest itself in many ways. Grief moves in and out of stages from disbelief and denial, to anger and guilt, to finding a source of comfort, to eventually adjusting to the loss. It is normal for both the dying person and the survivors to experience grief. For survivors, the grieving process can take many years and many forms. The challenge of accepting death and dying as the end stage of...
Home Health Care Overview
Home Health Care Overview What is home health care? Before modern medicine, caring for someone medically in the home was quite common, and hospitalization was rare. Today, with a growing trend toward reduced hospital stays, home health care is gaining in popularity. While caregivers of the past were generally family members or friends, home health care today usually consists of a professional health care team working toward a common goal. Today home health care may be considered for patients who are: Re...
Home Health Care Statistics
Home Health Care Statistics Here are the latest statistics available from the National Association for Home Care and Hospice: Approximately 12 million people in the U.S. require some form of home health care. More than 33,000 home health care providers exist today. Almost two-thirds (63.8 percent) of home health care recipients are women. More than two-thirds (69.1 percent) of home health care recipients are over age 65. Conditions requiring home health care most frequently include diabetes, heart failu...
Home Page - Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care
Topic Index Home Health Care Overview Hospice Care Overview Types of Home Health and Hospice Care Providers Paying for Home Health and Hospice Care Choosing a Provider Patient Rights Elder Care Grief and Loss Glossary Caring for someone medically outside the traditional hospital setting is not a new idea. Well before modern medicine, people were cared for at home out of necessity. Caretakers of past generations usually consisted of family members or friends. Today, however, there are more options availa...
Hospice Care Overview
Hospice Care Overview What is hospice care? The word "hospice" literally means "a place of shelter." Today, the "place of shelter" is not so much a physical location as it is a service that helps a patient who is terminally ill to die with dignity and peace. Hospice care is also the type of care provided to support a terminally ill patient at home or wherever he or she lives. Care usually involves relieving troublesome symptoms and providing psychological and social support for the patient and family. T...
Hospice Care Statistics
Hospice Care Statistics According to the latest statistics available from the Hospice Association of America and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization: More than 5,000 hospices participate in the Medicare program in the U.S. From the first program that opened in 1974, hospice programs continue to grow and are located in all 50 states. In 2009, an estimated 1.56 million people received hospice services. Recent statistics also indicate that around 42 percent of all deaths in the U.S. occur...
Making the Home Environment Safe
Making the Home Environment Safe What is involved in making the home environment safe? When caring at home for an ill, aging, or disabled person of any age, it is important to consider the safety of the home environment. The following checklist may be printed and used for home inspection. Upstairs __ Install a smoke detector in the hallway outside of bedrooms. Check and change batteries regularly. __ Place a nonskid bath mat on the floor and a nonskid mat in the tub. __ Store all prescription and over-t...
Online Resources - Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care
Online Resources - Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care This Web was compiled from a variety of sources including the online resources listed below, but is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your health care provider. The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your health care provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condi...
Palliative Care Methods for Controlling Pain
Palliative Care Methods for Controlling Pain Palliative care is used to manage a disease or medical condition that can no longer be cured, primarily by easing pain. Palliative care also eases other distressing symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, and shortness of breath. Palliative care provides advanced care planning and a support system to help you live a life that is as active, fulfilling, and as pain-free as possible. Palliative care may last for weeks, months, or years, and the...
Patient Rights
Patient Rights What are a patient's rights when receiving care? If you are unhappy with the home health or hospice care you are receiving, you should take the following steps: Notify the home care provider's chief supervisor or administrator. Notify a state health department or Medicare representative. Notify the Better Business Bureau. Rights for home health care patients In addition, federal law requires that all individuals receiving home care services be informed of their rights as patients. Accordi...
Paying for Home Health and Hospice Care
Paying for Home Health and Hospice Care Home health care services may be paid for directly by the patient or family, through private insurance coverage, or through other sources. Many hospice care programs are provided to the patient regardless of the patient's ability to pay, although most costs for hospice are covered by Medicare. Always check with your insurance provider regarding terms of coverage. The following are sources of payment for home health care services: Self-pay. If a patient does not me...
Pressure Ulcers
Pressure Ulcers Pressure ulcers, also called bedsores or pressure sores, can develop when you are confined to a bed or chair. When you rarely move, your body weight restricts the blood flow to your arms, legs, neck, and back. Skin cells in these areas may deteriorate until a sore appears. People who use wheelchairs for much of the day or who must stay in bed for long stretches of time are most vulnerable to this type of injury. Pressure ulcers tend to surface on parts of the body where the skin is mashe...
Topic Index - Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care
Topic Index - Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care Home Home Health Care Overview Home Health Care Statistics Being a Caregiver Making the Home Environment Safe Assistive Equipment for the Home Types of Home Health Care Services Hospice Care Overview Hospice Care Statistics Types of Hospice Care Services Palliative Care Methods for Controlling Pain Pressure Ulcers Types of Home Health and Hospice Care Providers Paying for Home Health and Hospice Care Choosing a Provi...
Types of Home Health and Hospice Care Providers
Types of Home Health and Hospice Care Providers Who provides home health and hospice care services? Home health and hospice care can be provided by many different types of organizations, agencies, companies, and individuals. Choosing the service that is right for your family requires some research. Some of the more common types of providers are: Home health agencies. More than 12 million individuals receive care from more than 33,000 providers in home health care in the U.S. today. Some home health care...
Types of Home Health Care Services
Types of Home Health Care Services What are the different types of home health care services? The range of home health care services a patient can receive at home is limitless. Depending on the individual patient's situation, care can range from nursing care to specialized medical services, such as laboratory workups. You and your doctor will determine your care plan and services you may need at home. At-home care services may include: Doctor care. A doctor may visit a patient at home to diagnose and tr...
Types of Hospice Care Services
Types of Hospice Care Services What are the different types of hospice care services? Hospice care, unlike home health care, provides treatment to manage pain and symptoms associated with a terminal illness. In addition, hospice care gives support--emotionally, spiritually, and socially to the patient and the family. The goal of hospice is to provide comfort and care, not "cure" the illness or disease, like home health care. Pain and symptom control are the objectives of all hospice services. The goal o...
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