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2. Home care in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Home health care is medical in nature and is provided by licensed, skilled healthcare professionals. Home health care providers deliver services in the client's own home. Professional home health services may include medical or psychological assessment, wound care, pain management, disease education and management, physical therapy, speech ...

3. Respite Care: Definition, Services, Costs, and Types - WebMD

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   Respite Care Costs. The cost of respite care depends on the type of agency, the services you use, and how long you need it. Costs also vary depending on where you live. But as a general guideline ...

4. 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 ...

5. 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 ...

6. Elderly care - Wikipedia

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   It encompasses assisted living, adult daycare, long-term care, nursing homes (often called residential care), hospice care, and home care. Elderly care emphasizes the social and personal requirements of senior citizens who wish to age with dignity while needing assistance with daily activities and with healthcare. Much elderly care is unpaid. [1]

7. Long-term care - Wikipedia

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   Long-term care. Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long-term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life ...