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With advances in technology, aging population and epidemics of chronic diseases, more and more health care is moving towards home care. According to the AARP, 82% of people prefer to stay in their homes as long as possible. More over many services that are available in the hospital can be provided at home.
According to Steven H. Landers, M.D., M.P.H.. by the year 2030, the number of people in the United States over 65 is expected to exceed 70 million. Many of these older adults will have difficulties in performing regular activities like difficulty in walking that makes leaving their homes difficult. Bringing care to the home improves access to such people.
Home Care Services
Here are some of the highly skilled services that can be provided at home like personal care services, high-tech nursing for those in need of specialized neurological care, blood sugar testing, home infusion therapy, hospice assistance, a wide range of services for people with disabilities and/or special needs, pediatric nursing as well as physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
Personal Care
To meet the ever-evolving needs of the adult and elderly clients we serve, there is a need of healthcare at home.
Personal Care services include:
Ambulation
Bath visits
Dressing and grooming
Expertise with memory loss, confusion, forgetfulness
Feeding
Personal safety home evaluation
Outpatient pre and post-op assistance
Oral and personal hygiene
Reporting conditions and changes to supervisory RN and/or Physician
Toileting
Skilled Nursing Home Care
RNs (Registered Nurses) LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses), who are qualified to administer medications and perform advanced medical procedures provide around-the-clock geriatric care for the elderly in thehome along with wound care,hospice assistance, palliative care and more.
Some Skilled Care services include
Blood sugar testing
Elder care management
Exercise management
High-tech nursing
Home infusion therapy
Hospice assistance
In-home blood draws and injections
Medication setup, administration and oversight
Occupation, speech and physical therapy in the home
Tube, drain and/or bag maintenance
Vital signs
Wound care
Neurological Disorder Care
Depending on the nature and the scope of the disease, individuals with neurological disorders can have a wide variety of healthcare and life-care needs.
Those living with advanced-stage illness may require around-the-clock palliative care and highly specialized support, while others may need only basic assistance or personal care on a part-time basis.
Disability and Special Needs Care
Individuals living with physical disabilities or special needs have unique care requirements. In many cases, mobility is limited and skilled care is required.
Benefits of HomeCare
Home is always associated with comfort, security and positive feeling. When we are not feeling well, we all want to be at home. Research has shown that patients heal faster at home. This may help prevent or postpone hospital or nursing care
Home care often be customized and personalized to a greater degree to suite both the needs of the individual and family.
Offers much more flexibility and reliability.
Keeps families together while providing support.
Provides seniors needing care much needed dignity and independence. Seniors can continue to function independently with some assistance.
More cost efficient compared to other forms of health care. The patient does not have to pay for board/room expenses, food, etc.
When families and their loved ones need assistance, it's critical to choose a provider who can offer high quality, compassionate care you can trust.
BrightStar provides highly skilled care professionals who provide care to anyone who needs it from infants to seniors, wherever they need it; medical services tailored to your loved one's needs. When families face such a challenge, they need service and care that only an industry leader can provide.
