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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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What Can I Expect From Home Care?

Comforcare Home Care

We are happy to provide assistance with non-medical private duty care including – Assistance with bathing, dressing, transferring, walking, incontinence care, medication management, hygiene, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, errands, transportation, disease management, long-term care, fall prevention, respite care, and companionship.

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Home Health Care vs. Home Care: What’s the Difference

Traditions Health

Payment options include private pay and long-term care insurance. To find home care services that fit your budget, consider the duration and frequency of care and the tasks you need help with. Cost savings Home health care is more affordable than staying at a hospital or long-term care facility.

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Difference Between Private Duty Care & Medicare Home Care

Comforcare Home Care

There are significant differences between the type of care available through private duty home care agencies and Medicare/Medicaid government funded home care services. Insurance Accepted - Medicare/HMO Private Duty Long Term Care/Private Pay/VA Benefits/Worker's comp.

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Keeping Alzheimer’s Patients at Home With Memory Care

Comfort Home Care

Personal care : Help with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, and help with eating. Cost-effective: In most cases, in-home care is more cost-effective than other forms of long-term care.

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Is Being a Carer the Right Career For You?

Caregiver Support Services

If you select senior home care , you’re going to be responsible for ensuring that your clients are safe and happy in their own home, which often includes domestic chores like preparing meals and light housekeeping. Is this something that you are willing to do? If not, then maybe you want to consider a different healthcare position.

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Caregiving Best Practices: Hire In-Home Help

Hope Hospice

2) Home Care/Personal Care. This type of in-home assistance offers basic functional, non-medical help such as bathing, dressing, grooming, dining, medication reminders, shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, shopping, etc. This type of care is also referred to as custodial care.