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HONORING SENIORS
Live Better

Understanding

the role of
Home Health Care

and
Home Care

by Russell Madison

Home health care makes a positive difference in the lives of so many
people. Especially in today’s confusing health care arena, home
health and personal care are ideal in touching and impacting the lives
not only of patients but also their families.

Home Care is indeed a very special arena of health care. It answers
an essential need for many patients whether they are recovering
from surgery or need care in managing daily living. It also provides an
opportunity to educate both patients and their families about techniques that
will help patients best manage their individualized care.

What is home health care or home care? Although they may sound the same, both of
these service lines offer two distinct services: home health care and personal care.

Home Health Care Home Care or Personal Care

What is it? What is it?
Skilled care for individuals once discharged Non-Medical, Respite Care, and companion
from hospital or rehab setting, or physician care that help elderly live in comfort of own
recommended services after clinic visit. home.

Services provided: Services provided:
Most home health care agencies offer skilled Meal Preparation, Errands, Transportation,
nursing, therapy, medical/social worker and Homemaking, Personal Care, Companionship,
home care aides. Overnight Care (24hr).

Physician documentation required No physician documentation required

Payors include: Payors include:
Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare HMO, Long-term insurance, worker’s compensation
Commercial Insurance. or most common-private pay.

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