Discover the Difference Between Home Health, Home Care and More

Our team in Gainesville, GA will help you understand home health vs. home care – and more

Your loved one's needs were probably crystal clear when you first started investigating different types of senior care. But now that you're talking to local Gainesville agencies, various specialists, and insurance coverage providers, a larger question may loom: what are these terms called? Believe it or not, there is a difference between home health and home care, though they are both provided in the home. It's not uncommon for us to hear from prospective clients who mistakenly use these terms interchangeably. Hospice and palliative care can also be confusing to our customers. Having a basic understanding of each of these terms will help you better identify your own needs. It's all laid out for you here, or you can give us a ring to talk to our Gainesville team about it: (470) 253-1820.

Home care explained

First and foremost, Comfort Keepers of Gainesville is a home care agency that specializes in the care of the elderly. It's also common to hear the term "senior home care." Caregivers, or "home care aides," are employed by our company to provide assistance with daily tasks and companionship. Our caregivers in Gainesville, GA and the surrounding area put in long hours to make the lives of our clients and their families better. Meal preparation, transportation, cleaning, and other household duties are all included in our services. When it comes to reducing isolation and providing companionship for your loved one, our team excels.

Home health care explained

Specific medical care can be provided by a registered nurse, therapist, or another qualified medical professional in the comfort of one's own home. To acquire these services, you'll need to contract them from an agency that provides home health care; Comfort Keepers of Gainesville does not offer such services. Some doctors prescribe this type of care in conjunction with health care and may follow a hospital stay. To get home health care services, your parent may need to monitor their condition, receive nursing care, receive physical therapy or wound care, receive injections of medicine, or have their medication administered.

Understanding palliative care

The intention of palliative care is to provide comfort while managing a condition from which you are hoping or planning to recover. During this time you can count on our trained caregivers for comfort, moral support and help around the home. Palliative care could be provided in conjunction with end of life care, but the goal of ensuring one's comfort remains the same. Our care helps your loved one maintain their dignity and provides a quality of life that can only be found inside the home. As a family caregiver, you can benefit from our respite care services by taking a break and recharging your batteries.

Understanding hospice

Hospice and palliative care are not the same things. Hospice is meant for those who have less than six months to live, whereas palliative care is comfort care for those with or without healing intent. In any case, with hospice care, the goal is not to treat or cure the disease, but rather to alleviate symptoms and reduce side effects.

In Gainesville, GA – we’ve got you

You can rely on our team of Comfort Keepers for support. If you're in Gainesville, GA, and would like a free consultation, give us a call.