Frequently Asked Questions
What is personal home care assistance?
Personal home care assistance can best be described as assistance with activities of daily living, the common things that a healthy person would do for him/herself on a daily basis. This would include personal care (bathing,dressing, and help with the bathroom), light housekeeping, laundry, linen changes, meal preparation, transportation, running errands and medication reminders. It also consists of things like supervision and companionship.
Who can receive personal home care assistance?
Individuals of all ages and with a variety of personal care needs can receive personal home care assistance services. If you feel that you or a loved one may benefit from home care, we are only a phone call away. A member of our experienced staff can meet for a complimentary in-home assessment to determine if personal home care assistance is right for you.
What are caregivers not allowed to do?
Personal home caregivers cannot do anything that would be described as clinical or invasive. Most importantly, they cannot administer any medications. If the client requires insulin, or other injections, they would have to be administered by the client or a trusted member of the family. Also, a caregiver should not be monitoring vitals such as blood sugar, blood pressure, etc.
Where do we get information on personal home care assistance for veterans and their spouses?
This is a great question because veteran's benefits are severely underused. Contact your local VA to learn more about the "Aid and Attendance" program.. VA benefits are not automatically given; they must be applied for, and recipients must meet certain requirements. Veterans with spouses could receive over $23,000 annually toward personal home care assistance, assisted living or nursing home care. Spouses of deceased veterans may be eligible for over $12,000 annually.
Are caregivers trained in CPR and basic first aid?
Many of our caregivers are already trained in CPR and first aid before we hire them. If a client specifically requests this skill level, we can make it happen.
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Why would somebody use home care?
Home care enables a person to live as independently as possible without having to give up the comforts of their own home. It allows them to be in a familiar environment sleep in their own bed at night and stay close to loved ones like family, friends, and pets. It also brings peace of mind to know they have access to skilled, consistent reliable care when it is needed, even if those needs change.
How can I afford to pay for home care?
Helping you figure out how to pay for your in-home care services is part of our job. If you have Medicaid, we can help you understand for which services you may be eligible. If you are a United States Veteran, you may be eligible to have the government pay for medical treatment, personal care, and assistance at home. If you need home care because of something that happened on the job, your employer’s Workers’ Compensation benefits may cover some or all of your home care service costs.