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.
Stroke Awareness
For more ideas on ways to research and make wise choices, we recommend the following resources:
National Stroke Association - An educational site including information on Stroke Prevention, Stroke Risk Factors, and Stroke Symptoms.
The Stroke Awareness Foundation - An organization whose mission is to improve community awareness of stroke and its treatment through advocacy, education and public awareness programs in the community.
Stroke Awareness for Everyone - Support designed for stroke survivors and their families, in addition to doctors, nurses and therapists involved with stroke.
American Stroke Association - This site includes information about the causes and effects of stroke, support for stroke survivors, as well as resources for healthcare professionals.
American Heart Association – This site includes information on all cardiovascular diseases, their warning signs, and prevention.
The Stroke Network - Support designed for stroke survivors and their caregivers of adult stroke.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - This site includes information on all medical conditions as well as useful resources for healthcare providers.
The American Geriatrics Society - Information on Stroke Awareness and Prevention for geriatric patients.
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.
Resources
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