How do I find home healthcare?

In general, non-medical home healthcare, also known as non-medical homecare, is growing increasingly more popular as the number of seniors increases in the United States.¹ Homecare provides a cost-effective way for seniors to receive the help they need while still remaining in their homes. For many, it is not professional medical care that is required everyday, but help with daily activities and tasks around the house. Whether it be help with bathing and dressing, cooking and housekeeping, or just getting out of the house to run errands, non-medical homecare can provide a solution. Determining whether non-medical or medical homecare is needed also dictates where such services can be most easily found.

The best place to find home healthcare is on HomeCareProfile.com. Using HomeCareProfile.com you will be able to select homecare providers matched to your homecare needs. Once you have selected a homecare provider you can request additional information directly from the provider free of charge. Other options for finding non-medical homecare are agencies that staff homecare aides (HCAs), or offer homemaker or companion services. HCAs and other non-medical homecare service providers offer a wide range of support: from help with daily activities like getting out of bed, bathing, dressing and ambulating; to help around the house with cleaning, cooking and laundry; and companion services to help with running errands and basic transportation. Non-medical homecare services are designed to keep seniors in their homes and allow them to retain their independence. [All of these services and more can easily be researched and found on HomeCareProfile.com. Click here to begin your search].

If medical services are needed, there are many types of healthcare professionals available for homecare whether it be full time, weekly sessions, or various individual checkups or appointments. Providers can be most easily found through home health and hospice companies which provide the most complete and highly skilled care. The most common professionals available for homecare include physicians, nurses, and various therapists. Other professional providers like pharmaceutical companies, medical equipment suppliers, and infusion therapy companies are also available to supply equipment or medication for homecare needs. Additionally, though it is harder to verify qualifications, there are independent providers and workers who can be employed privately in both the non-medical and medical homecare fields.