This presentation explains the differences between home care and home health care.

1. Differences
between Home
Care and Home
Health Care

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While both home care and home health care can be
delivered in the privacy of an older adult’s home, the
type of care provided is different.

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Home Health Care
Home health care is designed to bring
skilled medical care and services to the
home. Home health care most often
follows a stay in the hospital for an
injury, surgery or illness.

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Insurance will typically pay for skilled home
health care services on a short term basis.

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Home Health Care
Home health care services include:
● Medical care from a registered nurse
● Therapeutic support
● Medication administration
● Wound care services
● Monitoring of a chronic health condition

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Home Care
Home care is a non-medical service,
designed to help older adults with daily
living activities.
● Personal care assistance for
bathing, grooming or dressing
● Transportation to appointments and
errands
● Menu planning, grocery shopping
and meal preparation
● Housekeeping chores and laundry
● Medication reminders

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Most families pay for home care services using
private funds or long-term care insurance.

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Home Health Care and Home Care
Services in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
We find care for older adults at no cost to the senior
or their family. Please call us at 214-929-5055 to learn
how we can help you find the care option that best
meets your needs.