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2. Home health nursing - Wikipedia

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   Lillian Wald is recognized as the pioneer of public health nursing. [4] She established the Henry Street Settlement which served underprivileged individuals and families. . Nurses and social workers that worked at the Henry Street Settlement visited patients in their homes, assessed their health needs, and provided support with hygiene, nutrition, immunizations and m

3. Unlicensed assistive personnel - Wikipedia

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   A home health aide (HHA) provides in-home care for patients who need assistance with daily living beyond what family or friends can provide. Patients include those who have a physical or mental disability, are recovering from an injury or surgery, have a chronic illness, or are advanced in age.

4. Cancer Care at Home: How to Find and Hire Caregivers - WebMD

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   Home Health Aide. If the person with cancer needs a hand with daily routines like getting dressed and using the bathroom, a home aide can be ideal. They’re trained to work alongside a nurse and ...

5. What is an Occupational Therapy Assistant? - WebMD

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   An occupational therapy assistant is a person who works with an occupational therapist to implement a treatment plan to help you with skills you need for your daily activities. Learn what an ...

6. Live-in caregiver - Wikipedia

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   Throughout the United States, any home health agency that accepts Medicare must employ certified home health aides who've undergone a minimum 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of on-the-job instruction. Individual states may also impose additional screening and training requirements on live-in care agencies that accept Medicare.

7. What Is a Doula? - WebMD

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   A certified doula has taken a training program and passed an exam in how to help before, during, and after your pregnancy. (Photo credit: Chernetskaya / Dreamstime) Doulas aren't medical ...