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How Can Home Health Services Improve Care for Your Aging Parents?
Published Sept. 3, 2024

Home health services can be a game changer for aging parents because they provide comprehensive care in the comfort of their own homes. Medicare-certified home health agencies offer a variety of services to address each individual's needs, ensuring high-quality care. This support not only fosters independence but also provides families with peace of mind, ensuring the well-being of their loved ones.

What do home health nurses do? A registered nurse can monitor your parent's general health while managing complicated medical conditions, providing medication and disease state education, and providing wound care when needed. Home health services play an important role in reducing hospital readmissions and improving health outcomes.

Why have physical and occupational therapy at home rather than at a clinic? Receiving physical and occupational therapy at home can have meaningful benefits versus outpatient options. Home-based therapy enables therapists to assess and address mobility issues in the patient's actual living environment, resulting in more practical and effective interventions. This approach can improve safety and independence while eliminating the stress of traveling to appointments.

What can a home health aide do for my parents? Home health aides are valuable team members who help with personal care tasks like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. They provide critical support to seniors so that they can age in place with dignity and independence.

Choosing home health services allows your parents to receive comprehensive care that addresses their specific needs, promotes recovery, and improves their quality of life—all in the comfort of their own home. We recommend contacting your local Aveanna Home Health team to learn more about our services and how we can assist you or your loved ones.