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February 8, 2009 by admin
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What is the difference between an at-home nurse, and a home care aide?
February 8, 2009 by admin
Filed under Home Support, Q&A
Q: What is the difference between an at-home nurse, and a home care aide?
A: The difference between an at-home nurse and a home care aide lies in the difference in the services they provide. An at-home nurse is a registered nurse who is licensed to administer medicine, manage IV pumps or ventilators, and to help manage clients’ medical issues and/or diseases.
In contrast, a home care aide is a professional, who is also educated on the needs of a senior, but who is not licensed to provide medical care. A home care aide can assist with toileting, and with preparing meals, and essentially all non-medically related challenges a senior faces.
Karp Home Care Vancouver is committed to providing priemium in home care to the elderly, ill or injured. For more information call 604-420-7800
How do I know if long-term care, or home care, is the right option for me?
February 8, 2009 by admin
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Q.How do I know if long-term care, or home care, is the right option for me?
A.The difference between long-term residential care and home care comes down to your specific needs; if you have health issues, and need assistance in managing your medical issues, long-term care may be the right option. However, if you are just in need of assistance with learning how to live on your own as an older adult, and need assistance with personal care, home care may be the appropriate option for you.
A simple gauge to determine if home care is right for you may be to ask yourself these questions: How do you fair with brushing your hair, or bathing? Do you have difficulty with using the bathroom? How do you manage eating on your own, or preparing your own meals? If your answer to any of these questions leaves you feeling uncertain about your abilities to manage these activities independently, you may want to consider home care. Home care services are an alternative to long-term care, which allow you to continue to live independently, yet provide the assistance of a qualified home care worker coming to your home a couple hours a day to aid you with mealtimes, general hygiene, or to even lend a hand with grocery shopping.
Karp Home Care Vancouver is committed to providing priemium in home care to the elderly, ill or injured. For more information call 604-420-7800
