How Do You Know When It's Time for Home Health Care?
Knowing when it is time for home health care can help families get appropriate support for an aging loved one before everyday health challenges become more difficult to manage. Home health care may be considered after an illness, surgery, hospitalization, or noticeable change in a person's health or independence.
Signs It May Be Time for Home Health Care
Changes in a senior's daily routine can indicate that additional support may be beneficial. Watch for frequent falls or balance problems, increasing weakness, difficulty walking, trouble managing medications, or challenges completing everyday activities.
A senior may also benefit from skilled home health care when recovering from surgery or hospitalization, managing a chronic condition, requiring wound care, or experiencing changes in communication or mobility.
Pay Attention to Changes After Hospitalization
Returning home after a hospital or rehabilitation stay can be challenging. Home health care after hospitalization may help eligible patients continue their recovery while receiving skilled services in the comfort of home.
How OCTIHEALTH Can Help
OCTIHEALTH provides Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Home Health Aides, and Medical Social Work based on each eligible patient's individual needs and plan of care.
Depending on the patient's needs, OCTIHEALTH can provide support with medication management, wound care, chronic condition education, strength, balance, mobility, daily activities, and recovery after hospitalization or surgery.
If you are noticing changes in your loved one's health, safety, or independence, speaking with their healthcare provider can help determine whether home health care services may be appropriate.
📲 Call or text OCTIHEALTH at (847) 305-3070 to learn more about home health care services and eligibility.
