Mission Healthcare on the Difference Between Home Health and Home Care

Online, November 8, 2013 (Newswire.com) - When an elderly loved one is in need of additional care, family members are often faced with the decision between Home Health and Home Care. Knowing the difference between these two can offer valuable insight in the decision making process.

Home Care offers in-home assistance such as in-home aides or sitter services. This service might be ideal for individuals that require assistance performing daily activities such as bathing, transportation, meal preparation, light housework, and medication reminders. Caregivers in this field can also provide friendship or companionship so a loved one is not alone in their time of need. Generally, professionals in this field are not able to offer medical related services such as dressing changes or administering medications. While the cost of Home Care may be covered and/or offer reimbursement by long-term care insurance policies and VA benefits, typically payment is rendered privately.

Home Health Care provides nursing, home health aide, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy and social work services in the home setting. Caregivers in Home Health can administer intravenous medications, treat wounds, help manage diabetes through glucose monitoring and insulin administration, assist with Alzheimer's and dementia related illnesses, provide occupational therapy, and much more. This service is prescribed by a physician and typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits etc.

In contrast with a nursing or senior facility, both Home Health and Home Care offer the convenience of maintaining independent living. To learn more about our home care services visit us at http://homewithmission.com/services/home-care online or call anytime to talk with a representative who can help guide you to the solution that will best meet your situation.

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