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Does Medicare Pay for Home Health Care?
Home health care services and skilled therapy are covered by Medicare, but patients must meet 4 specific criteria in order to be eligible.
6 CommentsThe Difference Between Home Health Care and Non-Medical Home Care Services
“Home care” and “home health care” are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they are very different in what they offer. Learn what senior care services each provides to determine the best fit for your needs.
2 CommentsShort-Term Home Care vs. Long-Term Home Care
Whether a senior requires temporary help at home following discharge or requires permanent support to avoid placement in a long-term care facility, in-home care services can be customized to meet their unique needs.
7 CommentsWhat’s the Difference Between Skilled Nursing Care and a Nursing Home?
The terms skilled nursing facility (SNF) and nursing home are used interchangeably to describe residential long-term care settings for seniors. Skilled nursing care, as a service, can be provided by a home health aide in a senior's home.
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Home Health Care Questions
How and where can I get skilled nursing to come in home and change colostomy bag?
5 AnswersBridger46164 Answered 15 hours agoDo small healthcare agencies usually charge the clients for training of employees and scheduling or is that an overhead of the company?
2 AnswersHow can I help my LO take personal hygiene seriously?
3 AnswersCountrymouse Answered Feb 12, 2021Concerned about running out of funds for the expense of private pay at home. What should we do?
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Home Health Care Discussions
My mother lives in another state and is not remembering to take her insulin. Any advice?
3 CommentsArticle: On the Job, 24 Hours a Day, 27 Days a Month
2 CommentsAny of you read the tale of Marjorie and Bob in NYT? Read the comments too.This article lays bare what so many go through, paid or not.
5 CommentsAnother great day! New CNA came.
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