Understanding the difference between home care and home health can ultimately help you determine your needs.
Though they both allow your senior loved one to stay at home in familiar surroundings, there are differences in the type of care and services each one can provide.
Home care provides non-medical, personal assistance, and care is provided by a professional caregiver.
On the other hand, home health provides skilled medical service, and care is provided by trained medical personnel.
This Infographic from Halcyon Home outlines the difference between home care and home health to help ensure your loved one receives the right level of care.
In addition to learning the differences, you'll get other pressing questions answered, such as:
- How can I determine if home care is necessary?
- How can I determine if home health is necessary?
- Will my insurance cover the costs?
- Plus more!
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