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What kind of support does Golden Hands Care offer for family members?We understand that caregiving is a family effort. We offer guidance and resources to help family members stay informed, involved, and supported throughout the care process, fostering a team approach.
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Can I adjust the care plan if my needs change over time?Absolutely, our plans are flexible and can be adjusted as your needs evolve. We conduct regular check-ins to reassess goals, making sure our services align with your current lifestyle and health objectives.
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How does Golden Hands Care ensure high-quality and consistent care?We have a rigorous training program for caregivers, followed by ongoing evaluations and client feedback sessions. This ensures that our team consistently provides reliable, compassionate, and effective care tailored to each client’s needs.
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How to decide between at-home care vs. senior housing facility / hospitalizationThis is an important decision, and we will recommend the best course of action based on a thorough geriatric assessment of your needs. Below, you’ll find some basic considerations for each option to guide your understanding: At-Home Care Pros Personalized and Comfortable: Home care allows for customized, one-on-one attention tailored to specific needs and preferences. Familiar surroundings reduce stress and support emotional well-being, which is especially valuable for recovery and cognitive health. Reduced Risk of Infections: Staying at home minimizes exposure to infectious diseases that are more common in hospitals and senior living facilities, providing a safer environment for those with compromised immunity. Cost Savings and Family Proximity: At-home care can help avoid costly, prolonged hospital stays, and enables family members to be present, providing emotional support and continuity of care. Cons Limited Medical Support: Home care may lack the immediate access to specialized medical equipment and personnel available in a hospital or skilled nursing facility, which can be crucial in emergencies. Potential for Isolation: Home care may limit social engagement unless family or caregivers actively provide interaction, which may not match the community engagement offered in senior housing facilities. Family Involvement Needed: Coordinating and managing care at home often requires significant time and involvement from family members, which can be challenging for those with busy schedules or limited availability. Senior Housing / Hospitalization Pros Access to 24/7 Medical Support: Senior housing facilities and hospitals provide round-the-clock access to medical professionals and equipment, essential for individuals with complex or serious health conditions. Social Engagement and Activities: Many senior facilities offer communal activities and social opportunities, which help combat isolation and provide regular mental stimulation. Comprehensive Services On-Site: Services like physical therapy, dining options, and recreation are readily available, creating a convenient, all-in-one setting that can simplify daily care and reduce the need for family coordination. Cons Higher Risk of Infections: Shared spaces and close quarters in hospitals and senior housing increase the risk of infections, which can be dangerous for elderly individuals or those with weakened immune systems. Relocation Stress and Adjustment Challenges: Moving to a new environment can be stressful and disorienting, particularly for those accustomed to the familiarity and comfort of their own homes. Higher Costs: Senior housing and long-term hospital stays can be expensive, with costs often exceeding those of at-home care. Insurance may not cover all aspects of care, particularly in private senior housing.
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How is Wellness Care different from Home Health, Palliative, and Hospice Care?Wellness care is proactive, focusing on enhancing quality of life. Wellness care keeps you healthy and independent. Home health addresses specific medical needs, palliative care manages symptoms for serious illnesses, and hospice supports end-of-life comfort.
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What is wellness care, and how can it benefit me or my loved one?Wellness care promotes overall health and independence through personalized support like nutrition, physical activity, and mental wellness. It’s about staying active, engaged, and living life to the fullest.
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How do you personalize wellness care plans?We start with a thorough assessment to understand your goals and needs, then create a custom plan that fits your lifestyle. Plans evolve as you do, ensuring continuous, tailored support.
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What is Home Health Care?Home Health Care provides skilled health care services wherever you call home. Our team works collaboratively with you / your family & your doctor to help you recover from a range of medical & non-medical illnesses.
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Is hospitalization a requirement to receive home health care?Hospitalization is not a requirement to receive home health care; a doctor can prescribe home health or one can proactively request it to (i) avoid long lines / high cost of hospital visit for basic health services, (ii) receive personal care and attention for long term health care needs, or (iii) stay at comfort at home / limit chances of catching or spreading communicable diseases
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What does "homebound" mean?You are either (i) unable to safely leave your home without help from others and / or the aid of assistive devices, or (ii) leaving home would require considerable and taxing effort
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What is Palliative Care?Palliative Care is human-centered, family-focused care that provides relief from the serious illness with the primary goal to improve the patient’s and / or family’s quality of life
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What is the difference between Palliative Care vs. Hospice / Comfort CareHospice / Comfort Care is for patients who have exhausted these treatments and have a life expectancy of one year or less, where as palliative care can start at any stage of a serious illness: (i) when a person is diagnosed, (ii) when they are receiving treatment to cure their illness, (iii) or when they are nearing the end of their life (at this stage both become the same)
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Will the Palliative Care team takeover my care?No, your primary care provider will continue to manage your care, but the Palliative Care team will collaborate with you / your family / your doctor to ensure proper care
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What is Hospice Care?Hospice Care is a type of specialized care for people who have terminal illness with an expected life span of one year or less. We focus on pain / symptom management, along with emotional and spiritual support to aid the patient and family / friends
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What is the success rate in managing pain / symptoms?High rate of success using a combination of medications, counseling and therapies to improve quality of life during end-of-life care
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Will medications prevent me or my loved ones from being able to communicate or losing situational awareness?Usually not; the goal of hospice to help people live as actively as possible
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