Can a caregiver assist my father with his medication?
A licensed caregiver can remind a patient to take their medication. Under the State of Florida LPNs and RNs are able to administer medication and provide medication management. A home health aide or a certified nursing assistant can only remind a patient to take medications. A CNA or HHA cannot even fill a pill box. Often times a family member fills pill boxes or a spouse and then the caregiver just reminds them to take the medicine as instructed by the doctor.
Can a Companion help with hands on personal care?
Companion” or “sitter” means a person who spends time with or cares for an elderly, handicapped, or convalescent individual and accompanies such individual on trips and outings and may prepare and serve meals to such individual. A companion may NOT provide hands-on personal care to a client. At Accountable Home Care, we refer only licensed caregivers that are either home health aides or certified nursing assistances that can offer companionship AND hands-on personal care.
Most families are not prepared when it comes to coordinating a caregiver in the home. Often times families do not know if services are covered by Medicare or secondary insurance. Private duty also known as custodial care is considered non medical home..
Hiring a Geriatric Care Manager Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens Often times, families are seeking a health care professional who is able to help coordinate and manage their loved one’s care. Geriatric Care Managers are licensed to oversee and manage the medical and non medical care of a client. …