When it’s time to hire some type of senior care service, it’s important to decide in advance what kind of help your loved one needs. There are many elderly care services available that help them age in place for as long as possible or avoid moving into an assisted living facility. The two categories of care services are non-medical home care and home health care. Knowing the differences between them will help you determine which is best for your situation.
Non-Medical Home Care
This type of care is also known as personal care, companion care, or non-clinical care. Caregivers help with household tasks, provide companionship, and help seniors with daily activities that become more difficult with age, such as:
- Preparing meals
- Laundry
- Light housework
- Transportation to appointments and shopping
- Medication reminders
- Bathing and dressing
- Eating
- Using the toilet
- Assistance with moving
Home Health Care
Home health care provides assistance with medical needs. Registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and physical/occupational/speech therapists provide these services and you may need a prescription from a doctor for them, just like a medication prescription. These services may also be called clinical care or skilled care and they provide services such as:
- Administering medication, injections, and IVs
- Assisting with recoveries from surgeries and illnesses
- Monitoring vital signs and equipment
- Wound care
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech-language therapy
- Care for specific medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia
Some companies specialize in a certain type of care, such as Alzheimer’s/dementia or hospice, while others provide a wide variety of assistance; a home health care company may also offer personal care and light housekeeping services in case clients have those needs in their care plans.
Request Home Care Services
If you need home health care services, you can count on the highly skilled caregivers at Assisting Hands Home Care in Schaumburg, IL. We provide non-medical home health care services to adults in a variety of situations, including adults with medical conditions or disabilities, people recovering from surgeries, new or expecting mothers, especially those with high risk pregnancies, seniors aging in place, and hospice patients.
We help with all kinds of daily tasks, transportation, mobility issues, housekeeping, and more so they can continue to live in their own homes and avoid moving into an assisted living facility.
Get a Free Consultation
To request a free consultation regarding our home health care services in the Schaumburg, IL area, contact Assisting Hands Home Care at (224) 258-0736.
Daniela has master’s degree in electronic engineering with a pedagogical specialty and master’s degree in marketing management.
After completing her schooling, Daniela worked at a hospital for 6 years as the Director of Business Marketing Development and Public Relations.
Starting Assisting Hands Home Care
Daniela spent more than 14 years as the Assistant Vice President of a national bank before becoming a co-owner of Assisting Hands Home Care of Schaumburg.
Her background in public relations and marketing along with her personal experience caring for her mother motivates Daniela to be passionate about helping families in the Schaumburg, IL area find exceptional caregiving services for their elderly loved ones.
Besides providing home care, Daniela enjoys giving back to the community in her free time, supporting various events at St. Peter Parish in Geneva, IL such as fundraising, school projects, charity events, and more. She also enjoys volunteering for the Humanitarian Service Project in Carol Stream, IL. This organization provides seniors with meals as well as food and supplies for children living in poverty.
