Types of Senior Care

Numerous senior care alternatives are available to cater to diverse needs. Below is a brief overview of both In-Home Senior Care and Facility-Based Senior Care.

In-Home Non- Medical Senior Care

Intercede Home Healthcare offers non-medical home care services, encompassing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), respite care, and companionship within the home setting.

ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) are direct care tasks like feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulation, transfer
IADLs (Instrumental ADLs) are tasks like meal preparation, cooking, medication reminders, shopping, transportation.
These offerings enable clients to maintain residency in their own homes, fostering an autonomous and self-reliant way of life.
Non-Medical Home Care, also known as Home Health Aide, Direct Care Worker, Certified Nursing Assistance, or Personal Care Assistance in PA, is generally funded through private payments. However, Long Term Care Insurance and specific VA Benefits may cover all or part of these expenses. Intercede Home Healthcare offers assistance in filing your monthly Long Term Care Insurance paperwork at no additional charge.
While individuals often travel to visit their Primary Care Physician (PCP), certain medical practices now offer doctor visits within the comfort of one's home for those who may be unable or prefer not to travel for medical appointments.

In-Home Health Care Medical Senior Care

This category of In-Home Medical Care comprises visits by nurses, physical therapy sessions, occupational therapy, and hospice services.

Licensed Home Health Care is covered by Medicare

The medical service is typically provided for a fixed period depending on insurance.
A standard visit may last between 30 to 60 minutes, or as long as necessary to complete the assigned task.
To initiate the service, your physician must issue an order, following which a Registered Nurse will conduct an assessment.
Depending on the assessment and physician's order, you may receive specialized care such as wound care for bedsores, post-surgery physical therapy, or assistance with bathing from a home health aide.
Licensed Home Health Care services do not encompass activities like sitting with your spouse while you grocery shop or socialize, washing laundry, cooking dinner, or performing light housekeeping.
The service operates on a visit-based model, with the provider calling on the day of service to provide a time estimate for their arrival.

Outpatient Hospice assists clients with end-of-life care in their homes. Medicare pays for hospice care.

Home Health Care coverage under Medicare ceases once Hospice care begins.
If hospitalized, Hospice coverage terminates and must be reinitiated following hospital discharge.
Transitioning from Outpatient Hospice to Inpatient Hospice is feasible without a gap in coverage.
During Hospice, the Hospice doctor assumes the role of the patient's Primary Care Physician.
The standard duration of Hospice care is six (6) months, but it can be extended through recertification by the Hospice Physician.
Hospice covers the majority of medication expenses and provides for medical equipment such as hospital beds, lifts, and bedside commode chairs.

In-Patient Care – Acute

Hospitalization involves acute medical care, typically initiated with admission from the Emergency Department. The coverage for this type of care falls under Medicare Part A.

In-Patient Care – Rehabilitative

Inpatient Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) equipped with rehabilitation services offer care focused on restoring lost function resulting from injury, illness, or hospitalization.

Facility-Based Care

Independent senior living facilities are residential communities comprising apartments designed for seniors, where individuals reside as tenants.

Your apartment options may include a one-room layout with a bedroom, sitting area, kitchenette, and a separate bathroom.
Alternatively, there are multi-bedroom apartments available, complete with a full gourmet kitchen.
Some of these facilities feature dining rooms that provide meal services, although not all of them do.
Intercede Home Healthcare can assist with home care service wherever you call home.

Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) lease rooms to residents, and you are one of the in-patients receiving care.

Patient services are billed individually, allowing you to customize your selection based on your needs and budget.
Available services encompass bathing, toileting/incontinence care, medication administration, and feeding.
While most assisted living facilities operate with a limited number of nurse aides serving multiple clients, there might be delays in receiving assistance with tasks such as feeding or using the bathroom.
The facilities typically feature dining rooms where meals are served.

Memory Care refers to a secured ward-type facility specifically designed to provide care for individuals affected by dementia-based illnesses, such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Typically, these facilities operate on a private pay basis.
Accommodations include private and/or semi-private rooms.
The facility layout typically encompasses several to a few dozen rooms, along with a dining area and a day room.
A group of nurse aides is responsible for the care of all the patients within the ward.
Additionally, these facilities commonly employ an Activities Director to oversee recreational and engagement programs.

As evident, there are numerous care options for seniors, and navigating through this array of possibilities can be overwhelming. A complimentary Care Manager Consultation with Intercede Home Healthcare can provide valuable guidance, helping you identify the optimal care option for your needs. Contact Us to get started today!