Advantages of In-Home Care for Patients With Alzheimer's

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Alzheimer's is a debilitating disease that robs patients of their memories and eventually their ability to care for themselves.

Alzheimer's is a debilitating disease that robs patients of their memories and eventually their ability to care for themselves. For many patients and families, in-home care is the best option. In-home care provides many advantages for Alzheimer's patients, including:

 

Patients can receive one-on-one attention and customized care.

Caregivers can provide support and assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.

 

Alzheimer's disease

is a terminal condition. The patient will eventually not be able to care for themselves and will have to be placed in a nursing home or other facility. Nursing homes and assisted-living facilities are often not equipped to care for Alzheimer's patients. In addition, many nursing homes are already at capacity, so there is not a facility available when the need arises. Alzheimer's disease patient often needs around-the-clock care. This can be provided in a nursing home setting or at the family member's home with round-the-clock private duty nursing. The cost of providing around-the-clock private duty nursing can be expensive. The cost of the care in a nursing home or assisted living facility, while it is covered by Medicare and Medicaid, can also be costly to the family.

 

What is in-home care?

In-home care is a service that provides assistance to a person who needs help but does not require full-time nursing services. In-home care can provide assistance with light housework, meal preparation, transportation to medical appointments, and activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing. In-home care is also called home health care. In-home care is a service that provides assistance to a person who needs help but does not require full-time nursing services. In-home care can provide assistance with light housework, meal preparation, transportation to medical appointments, and activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing. In-home care is also called home health care.

 

Personalized care plans

In-home care can often be arranged on a part-time or hourly basis to meet your needs. In-home care can often be arranged on a part-time or hourly basis to meet your needs. Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) ADL includes:

 

Bathing and grooming

Eating and swallowing

Dressing and undressing

Home health agencies may provide toileting needs such as catheter care or assistance with a urinal bottle.



Familiar surroundings

Many people want to return to their own homes as soon as possible after being discharged from the hospital or a nursing home. In-home care can help you recover and stay in your home longer. Home health care services are provided by nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, or home care aides. These services may be provided on an hourly basis or on a scheduled basis. For example, you may need the services of a home health aide one day per week to help with bathing and dressing. The home health aide may also provide personal care services on a scheduled basis, such as preparing your meals, cleaning your house, or running errands for you.



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