Home Health Aide (HHA) Services
- Personal Care Assistance: Home health aides provide non-medical support for patients who need help with everyday activities. This can include:
- Personal hygiene assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Assistance with eating or meal preparation
- Light housekeeping (laundry, vacuuming)
- Mobility assistance (helping with walking, transferring from bed to chair)
- Companionship and emotional support
Chronic Disease Management
- Ongoing Care for Chronic Conditions: Patients with long-term conditions like diabetes, heart disease, COPD, and arthritis benefit from home healthcare services that focus on managing these diseases. These services may include:
- Medication management and education
- Regular monitoring of health markers (blood sugar, blood pressure)
- Lifestyle advice (diet, exercise, stress management)
- Preventative care and monitoring for complications
- Coordination of care with doctors and specialists
Nutritional Counseling
- Dietary Support: Dietitians or nutritionists work with patients to develop healthy eating plans, especially for individuals with specific medical needs such as diabetes, obesity, or heart disease. Services include:
- Meal planning and dietary recommendations
- Education on nutrition and managing medical conditions through diet
- Assistance with weight management
- Feeding tube or special diet management for patients who need it
Nursing Care
- Skilled Nursing Care: Registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPNs) deliver medical services that require professional expertise. This can include:
- Administering medications (oral, injections, IVs)
- Wound care (dressing, cleaning, and monitoring)
- Managing catheter care, feeding tubes, or tracheostomies
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, heart rate)
- Pain management and symptom control
- Educating patients and caregivers about managing health conditions (e.g., diabetes, heart disease)