Home health care is defined as a patient receiving health services in the confines of his home. Typically this health care is provided by licensed caregivers as an alternative to traditional hospital or other institutional care.

Benefits

Home health care allows patients the option of continuing their health services in a more friendly environment than a hospital. Patients can receive all the professional attention they need while living in their home. This can help to boost their morale and consequently can help the healing of a patient or ease her suffering.

Significance

As of 2009, as home health care services become more developed and widespread, more patients are deciding to use them. The majority of these patients are senior citizens. Many of these elderly patients would previously have had to spend extended time at a traditional health institution.

Misconceptions

Since many of the home health care users are senior citizens, many of them use Medicare for their coverage. While Medicare normally only covers 80 percent of medical costs, many home health care services are covered fully as long as you meet certain criteria. Some of the fully covered services include skilled nursing care, occupational therapy, medical equipment and supplies.

Careers

As home health care continues to become more popular, there are ample opportunities for people interested in a health care career. Normal duties involve providing meals, helping with house duties, overseeing activities and exercises and more technical health duties based on qualifications.

Considerations

Since the home health care industry is booming, families looking to utilize home health care services need to be incredibly careful when deciding on which company to use. It is important to make sure the aide being provided is adequate and certified.

Source:

Medicare

At Home Health

NAHC