Understanding Differences in Care: Home Care, Home Health Care, and Hospice Care

Understanding the unique benefits of each type of care is crucial for the well-being of your loved ones. Home Care, Home Health Care, and Hospice Care each play a distinct role, offering tailored solutions to meet diverse needs.

Home Care refers to non-medical help with daily activities like personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, and companionship. It is beneficial for seniors and those recovering from illness, hospital stays, and outpatient procedures, providing whatever is needed to support staying independent at home.

Home Health Care includes medical care from licensed professionals. Services range from skilled nursing to physical therapy, suitable for patients needing medical attention in a familiar environment. Often prescribed after hospital stays or for chronic conditions, it allows for treatment without hospitalization.

Hospice Care focuses on providing comfort and support for individuals facing a terminal illness. It aims to enhance quality of life through pain management and emotional support, ensuring patients receive compassionate care during their final stages of life.

At Home Instead, we provide Home Care to help bridge the gap between these types of care by providing tailored solutions that focus on individual needs. Our trained Care Pros specialize in offering respite care, companionship, personal assistance, and help with everyday activities, ensuring that clients receive the right level of care.

We invite the public to join us, along with local community Home Health Care and Hospice Care providers, in the DeKalb Public Library’s Zimmerman Room on August 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. to learn more about the various types of care available, how to choose what best suits your needs, and how to support your loved ones.

Home Instead is dedicated to helping families navigate the complex world of care options and is committed to providing quality services that promote independence and well-being.

Please take advantage of this event and join us in exploring the differences in care.

Home Instead

2585 Sycamore Rd.

DeKalb, IL 60115

815-754-1300

www.homeinstead.com/location/718/