Letting your elderly loved one stay in their own home can be a great decision for them. It keeps them in an environment that they are familiar with and allows them to retain some of their freedom. Despite these advantages, your elderly loved one may require some assistance in order to remain in their own home. This is where home health care comes in. What types of care can you expect from home health care?

Medicare Eligibility

In order for your loved one to be covered under Medicare or Medicaid there are certain criteria that your home care must fall under:

  • Doctors must refer your loved one for home care
  • Your loved one is home bound and having issues leaving the house
  • There is a change in your loved one’s medical standing

Services Proved by Skilled Home Care

There is a difference between home visits and skilled home care. Skilled care is provided by a registered nurse or other healthcare professional to take care of medical needs. Here are some of the things that a skilled home care provider can do for your loved one:

  • Injections for needed medications
  • Monitoring the status of a serious medical condition and taking care of medical needs for that condition
  • Teaching elderly patients and their caregivers proper medical techniques to treat medical conditions
  • Care for surgical incisions or bed sores due to immobility

For legal questions concerning eligibility for skilled home care, contact the legal experts at Stano Law Group.