(NC)—Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions on home health care, courtesy of Bayshore Home Health, a leading provider in this field:
Who is it for?
Home health care is for people with a wide range of health conditions who live in their own home or in an institutional facility. Home health care is available for people of all ages including seniors, the chronically ill and people living with disabilities.
What is it?
Home health care is an alternative to a hospital, long-term care facility or a retirement residence. Services are varied and include nursing care, personal care, home support, companionship, serious injury home care and pediatric home care. These are services that can literally change people's lives, making a dramatic difference, so people who are able to again live happily and independently.
Where is it available?
Home health care services are delivered right in the home or care facility. No travel is required by the individual, and services and care needs can be met with flexible options.
Why will it make a difference?
Home health care allows individuals to stay in their homes, preserving their independence and dignity while enhancing their quality of life. It's also an option that can reduce the pressure felt by other family members to provide care during challenging times.
When is the right time?
Anyone can access home health care services at anytime, however, the need for home care is generally triggered by one of the following situations:
• Being released from hospital following a sudden event such as a heart attack, stroke or injury
• An on-going health issue that requires a greater level of care than is currently available at home
• People who find it increasingly difficult to take care of themselves and their home
Additional information and answers on home health care is available online at www.bayshore.ca, or at 604.873.2545.
- News Canada
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