Is Home Health Care the Answer?

Eight signs home health care may be right for your family

Deciding if and when home health care is appropriate is a personal decision. It is based on a number of factors and everyone’s situation is unique. However, home health care can relieve some of the burden and stress felt by patients and loved ones, when facing difficulties with independence.

If two or more of the following statements apply to you (or a loved one), you may want to consider home health care:

• You are you 65 or older
• You have you been diagnosed with a new illness
• Your medication has recently changed
• Your medical condition has recently changed
• You require therapy services
• You would rather be cared for at home
• You have been hospitalized recently
• You feel you’re at risk for a fall