When an older adult needs help at home, there are a number of available home care options, and figuring out where to turn can be overwhelming. For instance, should you engage the services of a professional home care agency, a privately hired caregiver, or utilize a caregiving registry? And how can you assess which home care choice is most helpful for your loved one’s unique needs? There are advantages and…
Insights and Tips for Enhancing Care at Home
Advanced Home Care Receives Best of S.E. Iowa Honors in 2017 & 2018
In 2017, Advanced Home Care was nominated as one of the favorite home health care providers in the Best of Southeast Iowa contest for Burlington and Keokuk. Upon conclusion of the final voting phase, we are happy to announce we were voted #1 for home health care Keokuk IA, and one of the favorites in Burlington! We are equally excited to announce that in 2018, we have once again been voted…
Be In The Know: What Are The Advantages of Home Health Care?
Often times people struggle to know the true home health care advantages as opposed to having to relocate to a nursing home or assisted living facility. When it is time for people to weigh their options of what direction to go, they want to go with the option that is best suitable for their situation and the one that has the most advantages. The main concern clients have is they…
Medicare Claim Denied? How Seniors Can Get the Coverage They Need
Medicare coverage of medicines for seniors is often crucial, especially because on average, older adults take a shocking 15-18 prescription medications. And with an average price of over $11,000 yearly for the most common prescription drugs prescribed for the elderly, it usually is debilitating when a Medicare claim is suddenly denied. And yet, that’s happening more and more frequently as Medicare plans are progressively establishing coverage limits on older persons…
Therapy In Your Home: Know When It’s Right For You
People typically receive therapy services after an injury or when they are trying to recover from a recent surgery. Whether it be a sports injury, arthritis, chronic or acute musculoskeletal pain, bursitis, or any other condition – we can help! Naturally, it is a taxing effort to leave the home and get to therapy appointments. The goal for Advanced Home Health Care is to keep our clients in their home where they are most comfortable….
Understanding Home Health Care
Home Health Care is a service that is growing rapidly but many people are unsure if it applies to them or their loved ones. It is important for people to understand what home health care is and when it would be appropriate. Each home health agency has their own rules and specifications so it is important to research when looking into home health care and knowing what your options are.In…
3 Types of Durable Medical Equipment That Will Help Make Life at Home Simpler and Safer
As your loved one grows older, durable medical equipment can aid in making everyday life around the household easier and less dangerous. There are many types of assistive gadgets for in-home care on the market nowadays to choose from. At Advanced Home Health Care, we want to offer some expert recommendations for purchasing and using a few of the most widely used pieces of home care equipment. Commodes A commode…
Attention Former Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAP) Workers
Most former Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAP) workers know that they qualify for home health care benefits offered by the Department of Energy under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). What may come as a surprise, however, is that many IAAP workers and their families are missing out on important information they need in order to make informed decisions for their future long term care. Many former…
Shopping for Trusted Home Care Services? You’ve Got Options!
When it comes time to make decisions about home care for an older loved one, shopping for the services you need can be rather intimidating, and you’ll likely have dozens of questions. Do you even know what home care services you need? Does your loved one need full time care or just a few hours a day? Will Medicare cover the services Mom and Dad need? How can you find…