Home Companion Services

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Home companion services provide nonmedical care for elderly individuals in their own homes who need additional support, offering emotional support and helping individuals continue their favorite activities.

Home companions may be hired either privately or through a home health care agency, while many hospices also have volunteer programs offering this service.

Socialization

Loneliness can be a serious health concern for elderly adults and seniors living alone, particularly if family is too far away to support them. Homecare services provide an ideal way to enhance quality of life for your loved one and reduce loneliness by having someone familiar nearby who will always be there when needed. read more

Home Caregiver Training

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Home caregivers offer seniors safe and comfortable environments in which to live at home, reducing care costs while offering family members some respite from caregiving duties.

Home health agencies typically maintain a registry of prescreened attendants. You can also hire one directly through public directories or your Area Agency on Aging in your community.

Qualifications

Home caregivers may be family members or professionals employed by reputable home care agencies. Caregivers must be compassionate, clear communicators and physically capable of lifting and transporting clients while being trained according to state standards. Training topics will differ between caregivers in different states. read more

What Is Home Healthcare?

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Home healthcare refers to health services delivered in an individual’s own home, typically costing less and being more convenient than healthcare facilities such as hospitals or other healthcare centers.

Home care services may be partially covered by private health insurance policies, Medicare or Medicaid plans; patients may also make out-of-pocket payments for some services.

Caring for a loved one can be overwhelming and exhausting. Home health provides caregivers with an opportunity to relax knowing their loved one is receiving quality care. read more