Temporary in-home care helps families who are caring for a loved one after a hospital stay. This short-term care can last anywhere from several weeks to a few months and may include unskilled or skilled care. Plus, this type of rehabilitation and recovery care helps people settle back into their normal routines with support for both them and their caregivers.
Medical vs Non Medical Home Care
Unskilled, or non-medical home care, assists people with activities of daily living, as well as basic tasks around the home, including companion care services:
- Regular visits, conversations and company
- Medication reminders
- Light housekeeping
- Grocery shopping
- Meal preparation
- Laundry services
- Shopping, running errands and transportation
Temporary in-home care also includes family respite care, which gives family caregivers a temporary break from their caregiving responsibilities. Primary caregivers often need extra support taking care of a loved one so that they can not only tend to their own personal needs, such as errands and appointments, but so that they can also take time for themselves and practice self-care.
Sometimes personal care services are needed as well. This type of care can assist with everyday activities such as bathing, mobility and personal hygiene.
Skilled nursing at home is a little different in that it is typically ordered by a doctor, and it refers to skilled nursing or rehabilitation services that are provided by licensed health professionals like nurses and physical therapists. This care can include:
- Wound care
- Monitoring vital signs
- Catheter and ostomy care
- Providing physical therapy
Temporary in-home care provides vital support during what can be a challenging and stressful time for individuals and their family caregivers. And while the support of a professional caregiver during this time may be temporary, the impact can be more enduring.
FirstLight can customize a care plan to fit the needs of your family.
If you need temporary in-home care to help a loved one, FirstLight can customize a care plan to fit the needs of your family. Contact us to find an in-home caregiver in your area.