When should a survivor consider home health care?
Home health care is usually considered when you cannot live comfortably and safely without additional support services. This type of care may be suggested by a doctor or other member of a health care team. In addition to the emotional comfort that the home environment may provide, home health care is usually less expensive than care provided in a medical facility. Access to hospitals or other health care facilities remains available as needed. If there comes a time when these services are needed, be sure to research and compare a number of licensed home health care agencies. You can also consider the possibility of hiring your own caregivers. There are major differences in how home health care agencies and individual caregivers operate and you may find that one method meets your needs better than the other. What kinds of home health care services are available? Home health care falls into two broad length-of-care categories: 1. Short-term (or acute) care: Provides assistance following
