5 Things to Know About Senior Home Care

We wanted to compile some of the main misconceptions we see at Senior Living Specialists that people have around home healthcare. The varying types of care along with the medical needs of a loved one can make it confusing to know if home care is the right option for you.

1. Home Care Can Make Sense for Many Ages

While it is common to see many of those electing for home care are just needing some assistance to live safely at home, it isn’t just limited to that category. You can see everything from a registered nurse providing specific at-home care for a medical setback like an injury or just a professional coming by to help with medication management.

2. The Ownership of Home Care Agencies Might Lack Experience

Each state is different when it comes to the regulations of whom can own/operate a home care agency. If your specific location doesn’t have requirements that the ownership of an at-home care agency have medical experience, you should do research around that. Senior Living Specialists can also provide you with insight around each at-home care facility in Dallas to help you in making the right decision.

3. Home Care Can Typically Be Divided into Two Categories

You will see most at-home care services be broken down into two categories: skilled/medical and non-medical/unskilled.
Medical home care can provide a wide range of specific medical needs that a loved one can require.

If they need a physical therapist to aid in the recovery of an injury, skilled home care is what they likely need. If your loved one simply needs help with cleaning up their house or need meals delivered, this might be the best option of home care.

4. You Might Need a Doctor’s Referral

There are some home health services and types of insurance that will require a doctor referral for the home care to begin. The idea around home health care is to get your loved one recovered and healed up to start living a more independent life.

5. Think About Things Outside of The State Requirements

When we are selecting home care for a loved one, we often just think of the medical requirements they need and if the care agency is providing the right level of licensed care. The part that you will need to evaluate is the temperament and attitude of the person providing home care for your loved one. They will be interacting with your loved one on an intimate basis and need to have the right attitude to avoid issues.

Senior Living Specialists has the insight needed to provide you and your family with selecting the right type of home care. We take away a lot of the stress that comes with making this difficult decision.