Home Care Services

Introduction to Home Care Services

Home Care Services which help to support the client's independence in their own home. Home Care Services are can be medical or non-medical in nature and include nursing care, home support services, personal care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, dietetics, speech language therapy, medical equipment in the home, meal preparation/delivery, homemaking, home maintenance, transportation, security checks and friendly visiting, among others.

Tips on Choosing Home Care Services

The selection of an appropriate Home Care Services provider takes time and research. You will need an assessment of the individual's Home Care Services needs, provide advice as to whether the person's Home Care Services needs can be safely met at home and ascertain eligibility for government funded Home Care Services based on those Home Care Services needs, regardless of the person's financial circumstances. If eligible, a Case Manager will arrange for and authorize payment for the most appropriate Home Care Services.

If not eligible for funded Home Care Services, you should contact the various Home Care Services providers in your area directly. Here are some questions to ask when speaking to a Home Care Services provider of interest:

• What Home Care Services are offered? Will these Home Care Services meet all of the individual's Home Care Services needs now and over time?
• Are there any costs associated with the Home Care Services offered and if so what are the costs? Are any subsidies available?
• When are the Home Care Services available - weekdays or weekends, morning, afternoon or evening? What are the hours of operation? Is there someone available to answer Home Care Services questions or respond to a Home Care crisis?
• How often are the Home Care Services needs of the individual assessed and their care plan evaluated?
• Will the same person be providing Home Care Services to your loved one? What qualifications does the person have? What happens if the person providing the Home Care Services becomes ill or does not show up?
• Is the Home Care Services provider a member of any industry associations or organizations which strive to ensure its members provide quality Home Care Services? Is the Home Care Services provider bondable?

It's also a good idea to visit the offices of the service Home Care Services provider - is the Home Care Services office professional in appearance, clean and well organized? You can tell a great deal about a Home Care Services provider by the condition of their premises. Also, ask for client references so you can contact them to ask about their level of satisfaction with the Home Care Services provider.

Feel free to contact us at 1-800-311-CARE or info@thecareguide.com should you have any questions or require further assistance in finding appropriate home care services.