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Professional Care Options
Most family caregivers reach a point when they realize they need some level of professional assistance at home. If your loved one requires constant supervision and/or assistance with everyday activities, such as bathing and dressing, it may be time. There are many types of professional care options available to you. Ask your healthcare team, social workers, religious organizations, charitable groups, neighbors and friends for recommendations.
- Home care
If the goal is to reduce your workload, think about hiring help for cleaning the house, running errands or preparing meals. More skilled helpers might be required to help with bathing, dressing or toileting. And finally, registered nurses are available if you need skilled medical care.
Links to: - Palliative care
The goal of palliative care is to relieve the pain, symptoms and stress of serious illness. Palliative care may be provided at any time during a person's illness, even from the time of diagnosis. You can get palliative care whether you are at home or in an assisted living facility, nursing facility or hospital.
Links to: - Hospice care
Hospice care provides palliative care to relieve suffering and improve the quality of life for people who are expected to live for about six months or less. Like palliative care, hospice care can be provided whether you are at home or in an assisted living facility, nursing facility or hospital.
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