I was not sure where to put this question so I am putting it in the general section.
I just want to get an idea of what to expect to be provided in general home/health care for seniors to make sure everything will be covered that my mother will need help with. She lived alone but my sister recently started staying with her a few times a week to help her out. I am not sure she is to the point where she needs round the clock care but she does need someone to help out daily.
Hi David, good question. It sound as if you are referring to home care or caregiver services rather than Home Health care. Home Health services include OT, PT, Nursing / wound care. Home Care provides assistance with ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) and IADL's (Instrumental Activities of daily living). ADL's include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, transferring, walking/ ambulation and eating. IADL's include shopping, cooking, communication, home making and transportation. These are all things that home care can assist your mother with. Hope that helps.