Home care is normally provided when spouses, parents, grandparents, or other close relatives age or become sick and unable to adequately care for themselves. It is very and ranges from skilled nursing and medical assistance to help around the home and meal preparation. That's why it's usually provided by organizations that specialize in this area of care, like Senior Helping Hands.
Indeed, Alberta Health Services does provide free access to home care services, regardless of age, diagnosis or the length of time that support is required by the patient. This is provided through the Alberta Health Services Continue Care program to anyone with a valid health care card.
if you are resident in Alberta and meet the quidelines, you may qualify for home care with state assistance.
Many services are publicly funded and are free to eligible Albertans under Home Care Program. Other care like homenaking assistance, may be available but there is usually a co-payment fee for these services.
Obtaining free Home care from the state via Home Care Program is NOT AUTOMATIC PROCESS.
The program provides personal and health care services for Albertans of all ages and is designed to "supplement, not replace the help and support received from family, friends, another community supports" This can be short-term or long-term care, depending on your needs.
The program covers people who want to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible, as well those who choose to live in private residential settings, such as in a supportive living family
To find out if you qualify for home care in Alberta, you will need to contact Alberta Health Services via their website (Health Link at 811)
You will also need to arrange an assessment by an AHS professional, who will check whether you have unmet care needs.
Doing this as early as possible in the process will help ensure that you won't be disappointed or left without care at a time when it's really need
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Whether you prefer to remain in the comfort of your home or prefer to move into residential care home or assisted living, you may need assistance?
We all know that comfort and health become increasingly challenging as we age. Home care from trained professionals is often required in addition to the help you may get from family members or residential home staff.
Home care can provide an added layer of support for peace of mind for loved ones.
Personal care: help with using the toilet, dressing, bathing and grooming.
Palliative Care: ensuring the quality of life and full support and comfort to those saying goodbye
Foot Care: to keep patients as active as possible
Medication Assistance: Initial or ongoing help with managing medication.
Dementia Care: support for the patient and the family with specialized dementia care
Light Housekeeping: assistance with dusting, vacuuming, laundry etc
Companionship: meaningful relationships from friendly faces are important for wellbeing
Fall prevention: recommended changes around the home to prevent falls Stocking Assistance: support when changing compression stockings
Meal Preparation: eating the right foods at the right time is important
To be eligible for home care, you must satisfy a professional assessment that you have an "unmet need for care".
This usually means meetings some of the following criteria;
Aged 65 years or older
Mobility Issues
Problems with functional independence (the ability to manage the normal activities of daily life)
Medical Instability
Your income status and whether or not you smoke will also be taken into account, in most cases
The team at Senior Helping Hands's key mission is to match your loved ones with someone who will become a friend and confidant, as well as caregiver. Our experienced and professional carers are available for every senior home care need you may have in Lethbridge, Taber, Raymond, Coalhurst, Coaldale