Coming home after a hospital stay can feel like a huge relief, but it’s also one of the most vulnerable moments in recovery, making non-medical post hospital home care essential for many adults. <\/p>
“At home, there’s no call button, no constant monitoring, no immediate help,” says Macie Smith<\/a>, a social worker and gerontologist with Synergy HomeCare. “People are often weaker, more tired and adjusting to new medications or mobility limits. Even simple tasks like walking to the bathroom or preparing a meal can increase the risk of falls or complications if the proper support isn’t in place beforehand.”<\/p> Whether you’re looking to line up care for yourself or a loved one after a hospital stay, here’s everything you need to know about non-medical home care. <\/p> Sometimes referred to as post-hospital home care, non-medical home care helps adults live safely and comfortably at home while providing companionship, especially when they’re recovering, aging or temporarily not at their baseline, explains Nandita Menon<\/a>, owner of Havencare, a San Francisco Bay Area–based, non-medical in-home care company. <\/p> The goal, ultimately, is to prevent re-hospitalization. <\/p> “This type of care is provided by trained caregivers, who assist with mobility, bathing, meals, medication reminders, companionship, safety monitoring and more,” Menon notes. “Medical care treats the condition. Non-medical care supports the person.”<\/p> “Medical care treats the condition. Non-medical care supports the person.”<\/p>— Nandita Menon, owner of a non-medical in-home care company<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure> Non-medical home care requires specialized knowledge and medical awareness, but is not performed by individuals with medical degrees or credentials, explains Dominique Johnson<\/a>, co-owner of in-home care agency, Visiting Angels, in Chino, California. <\/p>Key takeaways<\/h3>
What is non-medical home care?<\/h2>
How does non-medical home care differ from medical or skilled in-home care?<\/h3>