Sometimes, people are apprehensive about home health care because of two reasons: financial affordability and bringing a stranger into the home. These both are valid reasons to avoid getting help, and we will address these issues. However, first it is best to say what home care can offer. Home health care is more than geriatric care. Agencies can help children with special medical needs as well. Secondly, home health care can bring you short-term or long-term aid. Let’s dive into some of the specifics.
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Medical care – if your loved one needs medical administration, infusions, or special care, private home health care agencies can provide the necessary services. Brightstar Care has experienced RNs and LPNs on staff to perform these tasks. Our nurses can translate a physician’s care plan to your routine life and help set you up medically.
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Health care – aides can help with bathing, grooming, dressing, and light meal prep.
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Family health care training – When families take on caregiving, there are little to no instructions. Brightstar Care can come in and train your family in the best practices for home health care for your loved ones.
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Respite care – this type of care is short term. Aides or skilled nurses can provide care and temporarily relieve a caregiver of their responsibilities so they can get a break or tend to other responsibilities.
Regarding finances, follow-through on care and proper medication administration can save the patient from visiting the hospital and incurring huge costs, especially with heart and diabetes care. So, in the long run private care can save money. “In fact, a recent study conducted by Avalere revealed clients receiving BrightStar Care’s services spent up to $29,902 less on their overall care.”
All Brightstar Care employees are vetted with background checks and drug testing. We have experienced staff that are knowledgeable about patient care and medical care. Our staff consists of compassionate caregivers. Private care can offer you one-on-one care that other places cannot offer. See if it is a fit for you,