Health at Home
Health at Home includes products and services that are available to seniors in their homes. These services make living at home easier and are a practical alternative for seniors who have reached a health or mobility level requiring help. Many seniors do not want to leave their homes; this is where you will find information to help them remain in place.
Diabetic Supplies
Diabetic Supplies are products, equipment, or resources needed for the care of diabetes, including test strips, glucometer, lancets, etc.
Emergency Response Systems
Emergency response systems provide security to seniors by connecting them at any
time to those who can assist them. Systems include personal medical alert
products and home alarm systems activated by pushing a button.
Home Health Agencies
Home health agencies provide healthcare professionals for in-home support
services from one to twenty-four hours a day. These professionals include
nurses, home health aides, homemakers, therapists, and medical social workers.
Reimbursement can be from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.
In-Home Care and Companions
In-home care and companion care is support by a caregiver or sitter in a client's home or senior housing community in order to provide companionship or assistance with personal care or errands.
Medical Equipment
Medical equipment companies offer a wide variety of medical equipment and
supplies. Products can include oxygen and respiratory equipment, wheelchairs,
and diabetic supplies. Many companies can directly bill Medicare, Medicaid, and
private insurance.
Mobility Equipment
Mobility Equipment are products that individuals use to maintain their mobility and independence. Products include traditional wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, walkers and electric scooters. Many companies may bill Medicare or other insurance for products needed by the consumer.
Personalized Visitations
Personalized Visitation services provide companionship to an older adult at home or in a senior housing community; these visits do not address any personal care needs.
Products
Products designed especially for seniors and caregivers, and offer functional
solutions that make chores of daily life easier. Products are available for
different disabilities and assist with dressing, bathing, eating, walking, and
many other daily activities.
Telephone Reassurance
Telephone Reassurance is regular, pre-scheduled calls to individuals who live alone as a routine safety check and to reduce loneliness.