Professional Home Care provides specialized care that enables individuals to remain safely in their own homes, thereby improving quality of life. Care is provided by medically-trained professionals and is typically reimbursed by Medicare and private insurance plans. Professional care can help prevent caregiver burnout and ensure regulatory compliance while bringing a professional focus to a client’s care.
Liberty at Home Care ranges from a non-medical attendant assisting with activities of daily living to a nursing home health aide providing skilled nursing care or physical therapy. Services may be short-term (for recovery from illness or injury) or long-term (for chronic illness or disability). Home health care is often provided by RNs or LPNs under doctor’s order and can include services such as medication management, wound care and IV therapy.
What Sets Professional Home Care Apart: A Closer Look at Quality and Compassion
Many seniors are resistant to the idea of receiving home care and need to be convinced that it’s a good decision. It is important to carefully select a care provider and provide a trial run. Ask for references and ask for a copy of their certification and licenses. It is also a good idea to ask about previous experience with patients who have similar care needs and how the provider handled challenging situations.
When choosing a home care agency, look for an agency with excellent online reviews and several years of experience. Find out if they are Medicare and Medicaid certified and what other forms of insurance they take. Be sure to inquire about any items or services that Medicare doesn’t cover and ask if the agency will notify you both verbally and in writing if they plan on charging you for these services.
