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    Why Use Home Care Services?

    by: Maria Licoudis, R.N. & Care Manager

    Over the past several years, home care services have become more and more popular in Canada. The main reason being that seniors would rather age peacefully or recover from hospital treatment in their own home. And understandably so, as there is less stress involved, the environment is undoubtedly more personal and the guaranteed individualized attention is guaranteed.

    In Which Case Should One Use Home Care Services?

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    Firstly, in the case of hospitalization, family members cannot always make themselves available as they would like. Still, hospitalized seniors may feel the need to be accompanied through this process which can potentially be very distressing. A caregiver may therefore be hired in the home prior to the hospitalization in order to establish initial contact. She will thereafter remain at the patient's side for the whole length of stay in hospital and make sure the patient's voice is heard by the various intervening parties, if necessary. Following the period of convalescence and according to patient's needs, the caregiver ensures that the care plan established by the specialists is followed.

    Then, there are home care assistance services for persons suffering from diseases such as Alzheimer's, cancer and Parkinson. Some people wish to improve their quality of life by remaining in the comfort of their home. In such situations, care must be provided on a more regular basis and monitoring should to be closer. It can be very difficult, almost impossible, for family members to find enough time to take care of their loved one or to find peace of mind, knowing their relative is home alone. This is why home care services exist: to make living at home possible.

    An organization like Home Care Assistance Montreal trains its caregivers' to meet the immediate needs of the patient, whether delivering basic health care or accompanying them to doctor's appointment. The schedule may vary according to the patient's needs – part-time or 24/7.

    How Effective Are Home Care Services?

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    The first consequence is the indisputable psychological comfort of the patient. Living at home with the guarantee that there will be assistance no matter what happens allows the patient to live more serenely. Maintaining social bonds, having a healthy and supervised diet, participating in exercises, stimulating to the mind and body which all contribute to a faster recovery.

    The second consequence is that in the event of a post-hospitalization treatment, the simple presence of a caregiver ensures the proper administration of the medication. It also avoids more than one third of hospital readmissions. It is a winning formula for everyone, patient and hospital alike.

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    Note: This article is for informative purposes only. Always check with a medical professional.


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