Who Should Consider Home Care?

Patients and family members consulting with their physician in a variety of situations should consider home care, which accomplishes the following:

• Provides care for those who are discharged from the hospital, but not fully recovered.
• May prevent or postpone hospital or nursing home care.
• Allows maximum freedom for the client.
• Offers individualized care tailored to the needs of the client and family.
• Provides professionally supervised services.
• Allows dignity and independence.
• Supports families while keeping them together.
• Offers lower cost of care than in hospital or nursing home settings.