logging in or signing up Home Care allseniorhomes Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 907 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (1) Dislike it (0) Added: July 28, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Home Care Overview : Home Care Overview What You Need to Know About Home Care About Home Care : About Home Care Seniors choosing care at home Not choosing to live in a senior living community Non-medical services, providing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) Different from home health care, which consists of skilled nursing services Activities of Daily Living : Activities of Daily Living Bathing Dressing Hygiene (brushing hair, brushing teeth, denture care, etc.) Toileting (including hygiene, use of incontinence products) Transferring (moving from bed to chair, walker to toilet, etc.) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living : Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Light house-cleaning and upkeep Meal preparation Medication management Shopping for groceries or clothes Using the telephone to schedule appointments, etc. Managing money (balancing a checkbook, paying bills) Frequency of Home Care Services : Frequency of Home Care Services Varies Level of independence senior is able to maintain while ensuring basic needs are met May only need assistance with IADLs May need daily supervision of all ADLs for safety Frequency for Specific Services : Frequency for Specific Services Medication management Correct dosage and timing for medications taken several times each day Meal preparation can be provided at the same time For some, spouse is primary caregiver – home care services are intermittent break in responsibilities Home Care is Flexible : Home Care is Flexible Short-term or long-term Often after a medical crisis, e.g. stroke or fall Temporary assistance while individual gains strength, mobility Long-term basis – daytime care while caregiver works Home Care Costs : Home Care Costs Needs determined by an assessment, normally in the home (location may vary) Determines frequency of care, estimated expense based on hourly rate Many have 4-hour minimum per day Average hourly rate: $18 in 2008 Round-the-clock or overnight care: $150-$375 Insurance Coverage : Insurance Coverage Medicare does not cover home care Medicaid does cover some home care Most agencies do not accept Medicaid Private pay usually necessary Veteran’s Aid and Assistance benefits http://www.veteranaid.org Choosing a Home Care Provider : Choosing a Home Care Provider Reputable agency: licensed, bonded, and insured Independent advertisers may not have qualifications Agency employees have state and/or nationwide background checks and formal training All Senior Homes : All Senior Homes All Senior Homes is a resource for seniors and families searching for housing and care services Visit http://www.allseniorhomes.com for more information on senior housing Information in this presentation provided by Sara Shelton, gerontologist, for AllSeniorHomes.com You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Home Care allseniorhomes Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 907 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (1) Dislike it (0) Added: July 28, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Home Care Overview : Home Care Overview What You Need to Know About Home Care About Home Care : About Home Care Seniors choosing care at home Not choosing to live in a senior living community Non-medical services, providing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) Different from home health care, which consists of skilled nursing services Activities of Daily Living : Activities of Daily Living Bathing Dressing Hygiene (brushing hair, brushing teeth, denture care, etc.) Toileting (including hygiene, use of incontinence products) Transferring (moving from bed to chair, walker to toilet, etc.) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living : Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Light house-cleaning and upkeep Meal preparation Medication management Shopping for groceries or clothes Using the telephone to schedule appointments, etc. Managing money (balancing a checkbook, paying bills) Frequency of Home Care Services : Frequency of Home Care Services Varies Level of independence senior is able to maintain while ensuring basic needs are met May only need assistance with IADLs May need daily supervision of all ADLs for safety Frequency for Specific Services : Frequency for Specific Services Medication management Correct dosage and timing for medications taken several times each day Meal preparation can be provided at the same time For some, spouse is primary caregiver – home care services are intermittent break in responsibilities Home Care is Flexible : Home Care is Flexible Short-term or long-term Often after a medical crisis, e.g. stroke or fall Temporary assistance while individual gains strength, mobility Long-term basis – daytime care while caregiver works Home Care Costs : Home Care Costs Needs determined by an assessment, normally in the home (location may vary) Determines frequency of care, estimated expense based on hourly rate Many have 4-hour minimum per day Average hourly rate: $18 in 2008 Round-the-clock or overnight care: $150-$375 Insurance Coverage : Insurance Coverage Medicare does not cover home care Medicaid does cover some home care Most agencies do not accept Medicaid Private pay usually necessary Veteran’s Aid and Assistance benefits http://www.veteranaid.org Choosing a Home Care Provider : Choosing a Home Care Provider Reputable agency: licensed, bonded, and insured Independent advertisers may not have qualifications Agency employees have state and/or nationwide background checks and formal training All Senior Homes : All Senior Homes All Senior Homes is a resource for seniors and families searching for housing and care services Visit http://www.allseniorhomes.com for more information on senior housing Information in this presentation provided by Sara Shelton, gerontologist, for AllSeniorHomes.com