Home Health Not Just For The Elderly: When A Home Health Aide Can Help You

Home health aides are a wonderful resource for individuals of all ages and can help in more ways than you may think. Below are three examples of situations when a home health aide may be of use to you. 

You're Recovering from Extensive Surgery 

Surgery can be hard on people of all ages, and a home health care provider can help to ease the transition back into your daily routines following an extensive surgery or hospital stay. 

The services provided by your home health aide can vary depending on your needs, but they can help with everything from grocery shopping and light housekeeping to wound care and prescription medicine organization. The more help you receive during your recovery period, the better your outcome will be in the long run. If you need help following a surgery, medical procedure, or hospital stay, consider hiring a health aide to come into your home and ease your burden. 

You're Having Difficulty Keeping Up with Care Tasks

Depending on your medical needs, you could be struggling to keep up with basic self care and more extensive medical care tasks. With the help of a home health aide, you can get your self care back on track. 

If you're having difficulty with bathing, dressing, and generally caring for yourself, a home health aide can assist you with all of these self care tasks and beyond. The ability to remain independent, no matter your age and health condition, is important for you, and your home health aide will understand this and work diligently with you to provide you with the help and guidance you need while recovering from your injury or illness or while you're battling your disease. 

You're Overwhelmed By Your Family Member's/Your Diagnosis 

A new or worsening diagnosis can be difficult to handle, both physically and emotionally. If you're struggling with your diagnosis or that of your loved one, a home health aide can help to significantly decrease your worries. 

A home health aide can provide you with the education and guidance you need during this difficult time. They can help you with care techniques, such as administration of insulin for a diabetic, and help you to better understand the disease: how it works, how it may present, and what you can do to lessen its symptoms. Better understanding leads to better care which in turns leads to better health. 

If you're interested in learning more about home health aides, consider consulting with a home health agency in your area, such as GENACTA Home Care.