Home care enables the client to remain in her/his home…and that’s usually where we’re most comfortable and secure. However, there may be times when in-home care simply isn’t practical, and all the facts and circumstances of a particular case need serious review. If Generations’ nurse concludes home care isn’t appropriate we will let you know right away.
To give you some ideas of when home care might be the better choice, here are some circumstances where it may make sense:
⦁ When the client is likely to thrive in her/his home environment, as opposed to the alternatives.
⦁ When the client is transitioning from a hospital or other facility, or recovering from surgery or an illness, in such cases the objective is to help the client get back to independence and the ability to handle the usual activities of daily living.
⦁ In instances where the client may be isolated, and would benefit from personal care and companionship.
⦁ When the primary caregiver needs help and a respite.
⦁ If there are safety issues, a lack of regular personal hygiene, poor nutrition, etc.
⦁ If the client needs reminders to take his/her medication.
⦁ Where the client doesn’t participate in activities that exercise her/him mentally and physically.