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  2. Home Care: How to Make It Work - WebMD

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    Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images. SOURCES: Aging in Place: “All About Home Health Care Services.” Family Caregiver Alliance: “Hiring In-Home Help,” “Working Successfully with Home Care ...

  3. Home care in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Outpatient elder care. Home care (also referred to as domiciliary care, social care, or in-home care) is supportive care provided in the home.Care may be provided by licensed healthcare professionals who provide medical treatment needs or by professional caregivers who provide daily assistance to ensure the activities of daily living (ADLs) are met.

  4. Home care - Wikipedia

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    Homecare (home care, in-home care), also known as domiciliary care, personal care or social care, is health care or supportive care provided in the individual home where the patient or client is living, generally focusing on paramedical aid by professional caregivers, assistance in daily living for ill, disabled or elderly people, or a combination thereof.

  5. Home Care: Is It the Right Thing to Do? - WebMD

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    There are two basic types. In-home care services cover general daily activities and support, such as cooking, cleaning, helping your loved one dress, or just keeping them company. Home health care ...

  6. Caregiver burden - Wikipedia

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    From a scientific perspective, caregiver burden is a theoretical construct. The conceptual basis for the appraisal of the care situation is the Transactional Model of Lazarus and Folkman. [1] The subjective evaluation of the care situation (stressor) by the caregivers is critical for the development and maintenance of subjective burden.

  7. Essential Items, Supplies, and Tips for Caregivers - Healthline

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    bath safety rail or shower grip for them to hold onto as they get into and out of the tub. bath chair for support while bathing or showering. toilet grip and toilet chair. stepstool to help them ...

  8. Home Care for Lower Back Pain - WebMD

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    Ice or Heat. Applying ice or heat directly to the area of low back pain can help to decrease swelling and inflammation, and ease your discomfort. Studies have found that heat may be more ...

  9. Understanding Medicare Coverage for Home Health Aides

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    Medicare plans. Takeaway. Medicare doesn’t cover home health aides unless your doctor has approved a home health care plan that involves professional services such as skilled nursing care or ...