Home Health Caregiver Services You Should Know About

Needing a quality caregiver is something many people face either for themselves or for a sick loved one. As you begin looking for a caregiver that is a good fit for your family and your home health needs, you may find there are services you didn't know were available. Here are some of those home health caregiver services and what you need to know about each of them. 

Housekeeping

One of the leading concerns families have is when the loved one needs health care and also needs basic housekeeping services. Many families feel they need to hire a housekeeper in addition to home health services. The truth is, many home health caregivers do offer light housekeeping. This can mean making up the bed, light cleaning, and helping with things like laundry or meal preparation. The heavier duties are usually left up to the family, but the day-to-day light housekeeping that helps maintain the environment of your loved one is usually included. 

Appointment Transportation

Another issue that may concern you is transportation to and from doctor appointments. If the home health is for a loved one, you may be concerned with missing work or experiencing time conflicts. if you are the one in need of home health, your concerns may be finding a ride or driving on days that are difficult for your health. Home health caregivers can offer services related to health appointments and transportation. 

Overnight Care

There is a misconception that overnight care is something available for hospice care, but not for traditional home health. The truth is, you can find home health care providers that do offer overnight care. Overnight care is used to ensure the health and safety of you or your loved one. There is someone to help with walking, getting in and out of bed, and provide help with other aspects of daily living that may occur at night. Medication and treatment management are also done at night if applicable. They may also help with breakfast or with other care such as preparing for bed. 

These are just a few of the home health caregiver services available to you. If you need or want specific services, discuss them with your home health provider. They can let you know if they have the services you need and if any others may fit your needs as well. They can also discuss pricing and any other key information you need to know about the services. For more information, reach out to a home health caregiver service near you.