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Understanding Private Duty "Non-Medical" Care

Comforcare Home Care

Private duty care is "non-medical" long term care that provides support and different levels of care that older adults face, from the comfort and safety of their own homes (or wherever they reside). Private duty home care services can help a senior or housebound adult with: Personal care, hygiene, bathing.

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Keeping Alzheimer’s Patients at Home With Memory Care

Comfort Home Care

These are the primary services offered to those dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia: Companion services: Basic supervision which can include activities such as reading, playing games, chatting, exercising, or simply keeping the person company.

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What the 7 Most Shocking Home Care Trends Mean for the Industry in 2022

Home Care Pulse

Vicki Hoak, CEO of the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) explained that the recognition of home care abounds post-pandemic: “This year, HCAOA released a new report, State of Home Care: Industry at a Crossroads, to illustrate how the pandemic spotlighted how older and vulnerable populations are too often left behind.

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Ep.17: How Home Care Agencies Can Reduce Hospital Readmissions

Home Care Pulse

Next steps are, you know, our registered nurses and you know, us in New Jersey here, we, you know, operate with registered nurses for our, you know, home health aide supervision and, and personal care. Laura Coyle ( 07:01 ): You know, they are going in at the start of care, looking at the home. Are they safe?