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What is Home Health Care?

Home health care is medical or therapeutic/rehabilitation care provided at home. Services are provided at home because it is difficult for the older adult to transfer or move easily. Services are ordered by a physician. Most home health care is covered by Medicare, other medical insurance, and sometimes Medi-Cal. In order for Medicare to cover [...]

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What is a Home Care Agency?

A home care agency or home care organization (sometimes called companion care) provides non-medical services, with the intent of helping an older adult live at home independently. Home care agencies provide a wide variety of services. Most provide telephone calls for safety checks, laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and general housekeeping. They can also assist [...]

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