| More and more people are living longer lives which is | | | | 9. Blood pressure monitoring |
| great but -- the key is to stay healthy to a certain | | | | 10. Bowel and bladder program |
| extent. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen. As | | | | 11. CatheterCare |
| we get older, we realize we need help. Family | | | | 12. Central line and port maintenance and |
| members, of course, are the first choice to lend a | | | | management |
| helping hand. Depending on how ill the person is, a | | | | 13. Diabetic care and education |
| family member isn't always the perfect choice for | | | | 14. Disease and pain management |
| home care either. When searching for good Senior | | | | 15. Infusion nursing/therapies |
| Home Care, make sure they have the following | | | | 16. Medication management |
| characteristics: | | | | 17. Patient and family education |
| 23 Things to Know: | | | | 18. Physical, occupational, neurological and speech |
| 1. Bathing and dressing each morning | | | | therapy |
| 2. CareManagement | | | | 19. Rehabilitation |
| 3. Companionship to the individual | | | | 20. Respiratory therapy |
| 4. Monthly Grocery shopping needs along with | | | | Ask: |
| preparing healthy nutritious meals | | | | 21, If their services can be scheduled for either a |
| 5. Home health nursing for the individual offering | | | | few hours a week or up to 24 hours a day. |
| peace of mind to all family members | | | | 22. If Short-term and longer-term care is available |
| 6. Hourly home care availability | | | | seven days a week that would include holidays. |
| 7. Incontinence and provide assistance with toileting | | | | 23. If they would provide additional assistance to |
| 8. Light housekeeping duties including laundry | | | | those who may already be in a nursing home as well. |
| Services Related to Healthcare Needs: | | | | |