Here are some services you may want to investigate. This comprehensive database of more than 28,100 home care and hospice agencies is designed to help consumers identify home care providers in their local areas. This organization provides skilled nursing and mental health care, hospice service, infusion, physical therapy, specialized pediatric and maternal and child care programs, enterostomal therapy and other specialized nursing services. In addition, many VNAA offices can help you arrange for personal care, homemaking, social services and nutritional counseling. Their Web site offers information on choosing the right home health care agency.
Care can include help with activities such as bathing or dressing.
You can receive long-term care in a nursing home or in your own home. Anyone who's been in an accident or suffered a debilitating illness may require long-term care, but most of these services are used by older people. The Health Insurance Association of America provides a useful Guide to Long-Term Health Care. Thrive's insurance program also offers information on long-term care insurance. They also provide educational materials.