When family and friends alone cannot provide care easily or effectively, physicians may recommend health care at home, or patients may request it. Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and many other insurance plans cover home health care. Home Care is extremely cost effective when compared to many other health care options.
Following is a sample of services:
- Administering Medication
- Monitoring or treating wounds (surgical or
other)
- Nursing assessments
- Intravenous (I.V.) nutrition
- Pregnancy monitoring
- Other professional specialties offered:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medical social counseling
- Nutritional counseling
- Personal hygiene assistance