Georgia Home Care

Georgia - Home Care

As a loved one ages, there often comes a time when senior care or assistance must be discussed. Some families choose to find an assisted living facility or nursing homes, while others, who would rather not relocate their elderly family member, choose to seek out home care. Home care is a care program in which a visiting caregiver attends to a patient at his or her own home on a daily basis. Care programs vary quite a bit in intensity and there are two types of home care (medical and non-medical).

For seniors who require medical treatment on a frequent basis and must be monitored, medical home care is the most likely option for them. Medical home caregivers provide hospital-level treatment in the home of their patient. Treatments can range from pain relief to infusion therapy. Medical home care is the right choice for a family who is not interested in a nursing home, but need medical assistance for their elderly loved one. Non-medical home care is the best option for a senior who does not require intensive medical treatment, but does need assistance in day-to-day activity. Non-medical home caregivers perform various tasks ranging from assistance with chores and errands to bathing and dressing assistance to medication reminders; the duties of a caregiver depends on what they are certified to do.

Georgia Home Care Resources

The state of Georgia has several home care resources:

Georgia Association for Home Health Agencies: Representatives of Medicare approved home health care providers. Helps families find agencies in their area and provides helpful links and resources.

More Resources

Senior Care Services: Need help making sense of senior care options? Get free guidance from Care.com's experienced senior care advisors who can help you select from screened home care agencies and senior housing communities nationwide to find the right solution for your aging loved one. Search senior housing options and home care agencies or call 855-490-8652.

Senior Care Planning: If you're not sure about where to begin the process of searching for senior care for your family, Care.com offers specially trained individuals who will work one-on-one with you to determine the best care situation for you and your family. Call them at 877-922-7314.

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Senior Care Guide: Care.com's comprehensive guide to senior care that helps readers understand senior care options by describing each option in detail and answering frequently asked questions.

For more information on senior healthcare, visit our Articles and Resources page.

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Looking for quality senior care in Georgia? Take a look at the local pages below.

Atlanta
Roswell
Flowery Branch