If you need more tests or exams, your doctor will let you know. My father has cancer. He wants to be cared for at home. Home care can be a choice for many patients. It often involves a team approach that includes doctors, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, family members and others.
Home care can be both rewarding and demanding for patients and care givers.
It requires families to cope with all aspects of patient care. To help prepare for home care, patients and care givers are encouraged to get as much information as possible from the home care team or organizations devoted to home care. A doctor, nurse or social worker can provide information on patients' needs, available home care services, and a list of local home care agencies. Government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, the Older Americans Act, and the Veterans Administration cover home care costs for those who meet their requirements. For Medicaid information, contact your local Medicaid office, state welfare office, public health department, or social service agencies.