The Right Home Care Option for Your Loved One’s Needs
When searching for in-home care for an aging family member, one of the first decisions is whether non-medical or medical care services are needed. Understanding the key differences between these two types of home care can help ensure your loved one receives the appropriate level of support.
Non-Medical Home Care Services
Non-medical home care from Thrive USA Homecare provides assistance with activities of daily living and companionship without any direct medical care component. Our Personal Care Coaches can help with:
- Personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing)
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Meal planning and preparation
- Transportation and errand running
- Companionship and socialization
Non-medical care offers flexibility to customize a care plan that evolves as your loved one’s needs change over time. Services can range from just a few hours per week to full-time, around-the-clock care. Non-medical home care empowers seniors to remain independent and live safely at home for as long as possible.
Medical Home Health Services
In contrast, medical home health services are clinical in nature, typically providing short-term, physician-prescribed care to treat an illness, injury or chronic condition. Medical home health may include:
- Skilled nursing care
- Physical, occupational or speech therapy
- Wound care
- Injections or IV therapy
- Monitoring of serious health conditions
Medicare covers limited periods of medical home health services for eligible seniors when ordered by a doctor. The goals are focused on treating and rehabilitating to improve a specific medical issue.
Combining Medical & Non-Medical Care
For many families, an ideal solution is combining medical home health services during recovery or treatment with non-medical personal care services from Thrive USA Homecare. Our Personal Care Coaches work alongside nurses, therapists, and other medical professionals to provide comprehensive support.
This blended approach allows your loved one to remain in familiar surroundings while receiving skilled clinical care as well as ongoing assistance with everyday tasks and needs. Non-medical home care can begin seamlessly after medical services end to facilitate aging safely at home long-term.
Personalized In-Home Care Solutions
At Thrive USA Homecare, we provide a free in-home consultation to evaluate your loved one’s unique situation and make recommendations for the right type and level of care. Whether non-medical personal care, skilled nursing, or a combination is needed, we develop a customized care plan to promote independence, safety, and quality of life.
Contact our care team today to learn more about our full range of in-home care services in both Maryland and Florida. We’re here to help your loved one thrive!