Resources

CARE Home Health Services has compiled various resources to assist family caregivers and healthcare professionals who desire information about in-home care services. If there is something you wish to know that you cannot find here, please feel free to contact us directly.

Planning for 2008

Assessing Needs to Remain at Home (new!)
High Tech Tools (new!)

For more ideas on ways to plan for 2008, we recommend the following resources:

Center for Aging Services Technologies - This site contains several videos envisioning the technology of the future and how it will impact aging in place.

Help Guide - Helpguide’s mission is to empower you and your loved ones to understand, prevent, and resolve health challenges.

AssistGuide Information Services - The site provides unbiased eldercare information and access to support services.

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers - Professional Geriatric Care Managers (PGCMs) are health and human services specialists who help families care for older relatives, while encouraging as much independence as possible. Use this site to learn more about the services of Geriatric Care Managers or to find a Geriatric Care Manager in your area.

Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing: Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale - The Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale helps to assess independent living skills.

Associated Content: Aging Parent Care - Home safety tips for disabled or elderly

Magee Rehabilitation - Everyday tips on how to make your home more safe.

Aging Care - Agingcare.com will enhance the lives of caregivers by creating the most expansive community of support, easy access to scrutinized resources, cutting edge product information and unique, original content to assist them in making the most informed choices for the elderly.

Financial Planning Association - Connects those who need, support and deliver financial planning.

American Association for Long Term Care Insurance - The national professional organization exclusively dedicated to promoting the importance of planning for long-term care needs.

Who Qualifies for Home Care?

Anyone who was recently released from the hospital, but not fully recovered after a surgical procedure or cardiovascular disease.
Anyone who is living with a chronic condition such as diabetes, kidney disease, or stroke that requires frequent monitoring.
Anyone diagnosed with a new condition or placed on new medications.
Anyone who has a terminal illness and needs personal care and pain management.
Anyone with mobility issues who needs assistance with activities of daily living or requires physical therapy.
Anyone may request CARE Home Health Services for themselves or a loved one.
CARE Home Health Services will file all claims and handle all paperwork.
Services are provided under Medicare Part A and B and Medicaid.
More insurance companies are providing home health benefits; please check your policy.
CARE Home Health Services is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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