Home Care vs. Post-Acute Care: What’s the Difference?
Deciding on care treatment for a loved one may be difficult depending on the services they may need. It’s important to take various things in consideration so you choose the right caregiver, agency, or other providers you actually need. Learning about each service and what it offers will help with your decision. Here’s some information on Home Health Care and Post-Acute to help you and your loved one make the right decision for their needs.
Home Health Care
Home Health care offers patients treatment within the comfort of their own home. It allows patients to receive direct access to healthcare and get well within their home. When seeking out a home health care provider, it’s important to know what to look for. Skilled health care providers will have the opportunity to provide your loved one with what matters most- their independence. With the wide range of home care services, your loved one has the control to lead a meaningful, independent life. The Cedars home health care services range from skilled nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapies.
Post-Acute Care
For those who may have been profoundly affect by accidents, aging, or chronic illness and can no longer live independently, post-acute care services may be the best option. These services include consistently having skilled nurses on duty 24-hours per day to coordinate care and on-staff rehabilitation team work with patients daily. Post-Acute care can involve a short or long stay depending on the situation of the patient. Many care centers offer a variety of activities to participate in and fun social events. Finding a care center that is trustworthy and reliable is important for you and your loved one, so make sure you choose one that values the whole person.
Which is Right for Me?
The best way to choose any type of care service is to go through a certain process. Not sure were to begin? Here is our recommended process outlined below:
Determine the needs of the senior or patient
Find out what services are available in the area
Understand the various services these caregivers can provide
Meet with prospective caregivers and providers
Whether you choose home care or post-acute care, The Cedars offers a variety of care services for whichever option you choose. There are many factors involved when selecting a home care or post- acute care agency, from cost considerations to the type and amount of care that is offered. The doctor you or your loved one are seeing will provide recommendations for care services upon discharge but when it comes to care, you have the final choice. It’s important to make sure you are making the right decision in order to receive the most appropriate and best quality of care for yourself or a loved one. Do your own research and listen to recommendations to find the right care. Call us at (401) 944-8500 to learn more about your care options today!