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It seems to happen so fast. One day your older family member is healthy and active. Then you begin to notice the changes. Suddenly, your older family member needs help with everyday activities.
The Home Health Care 101 is designed to help you find the basic information you need so that an older family member can live safely at home.
The Benefits of Home Health Care
Home health care is less expensive than the equivalent level of nursing home care. Find out what other benefits home health care offers.
Home Health Care Categories
Home health care needs vary from person to person but they usually fit into three categories.
Home Health Care Professionals
A home health care team may include, in addition to the patient's doctor and nurse, a home health aide, rehabilitation therapist (physical, occupational, speech), social worker, and nutritionist.
Finding Home Health Care
New York State licenses two types of organizations that provide home health care: Certified Home Health Agencies (CHHAs) and Licensed Home Care Service Agencies (LHCSAs).
Home Health Care Patient Bill of Rights
Know your rights.
Other Types of Care
Information on social day care, Meals on Wheels, and hospice care.
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