The primary purpose of these scheduled visits is to assess the patient's pain and comfort level and to communicate these results to the physician. The secondary purpose of these visits is to train and assist the caregiver in providing daily care to the patient. Home Health Aides Family members usually provide the daily care for their loved one. In some situations, procedures may be too difficult to manage without assistance. Aides are provided to assist the caregiver in tasks such as personal grooming, body massage, and assistance in transferring and walking.
Aides are available to assist the caregiver in maintaining the patient's surroundings.
These services may include assistance with meal preparation, simple housekeeping chores, or assistance with laundry. The purpose is to provide relief so the caregiver can focus on the daily care of the patient. In a Nursing Home Relief is provided when the family member or caregiver is suffering from fatigue and needs a break. The patient may be admitted to a nursing facility for up to 5 days to allow time for caregiver recovery. Care provided in the nursing facility is paid for by hospice through Medicare.