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Benefits of Home Care and Determining Appropriate Referrals
Below are links to a variety of resources that discuss home care, and have definitions and explanations of terms.
Liken Health Care also provides in-home assessments that will assist in determining the level of care needed. Simply call us at 412.816.0113 or email info@likenhealthcare.com to schedule a convenient time for us to visit your home.
Find home care providers in a specific geographic area:
The National Private Duty Association Members
The National Association of Home Care and Hospice Members
Home Care Services
Learn about various home care services to help you figure out the best available options for your situation.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Very educational and informative descriptions and insights about a method of assessing in regard to home care; also includes a laymen’s health assessment worksheet.
Tips from the National Institute on Aging
“There’s No Place Like Home – For Growing Old” offers helpful advice for seniors who wish to stay in their own homes and receive care.
Choosing In-Home Care Assistance
Use these helpful suggestions from ElderCare Online for identifying the best
in-home care assistance to meet your needs.
Basic Statistics About Home Care 2008
This informative PDF from the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) provides a basic overview of the home care industry across the nation.
How to Choose a Home Care Provider
Educational guide from National Association of Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) that offers helpful information on reimbursed in-home care services, specifically coverage under Medicare.
Hiring Private Duty Home Care Workers: Why Work Through an Agency?
Informative article details the pros of using an agency for private duty home care services.
Assessing Different Levels of Home Care
CareGuide@home offers important information about how to assess the types of
in-home care services available.
National Private Duty Association (NPDA)
The NPDA represents the nation’s private duty home care providers that employ their care force, provide background checks on personnel as well as other screenings, and are bonded and insured.
More helpful resources from Liken Health Care:
Senior Nutrition
Homecare Benefits
National Family Caregivers Month
Depression Masking as Dementia
Stroke Awareness
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