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2. Unlicensed assistive personnel - Wikipedia

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   Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are paraprofessionals who assist individuals with physical disabilities, mental impairments, and other health care needs with their activities of daily living (ADLs). UAPs also provide bedside care—including basic nursing procedures—all under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed practical ...

3. 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 ...

4. Help With in-Home Care for Someone With Alzheimer’s - WebMD

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   These services may be covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance, at least in part. In-home care is for people who need help to do things like take a bath, dress, make their meals, and ...

5. Does Medicare Pay for a Caregiver? - Healthline

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   Medicare won’t pay for a caregiver to provide these services in your home if these are the only services you need. Medicare also doesn’t pay for: 24-hour care in your home. full-time skilled ...

6. 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 ...

7. What Is a Community Health Worker? - WebMD

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   Community health worker duties include: Home visits. Sanitation of the environment. Provision of water and nutrition. First aid. Treatment of simple or common illnesses. Health education. Maternal ...