Our healthcare system has been running well and achieved much in keeping people healthy. This can be attributed to the medical breakthroughs which have been made possible due to the advancements in our technology as well. Among the substantial positive effect of our improving healthcare system is improved longevity.

More and more people reach their senior years. This is a very much welcome development for each of us and our families as well. It’s great to be able to live longer and more fulfilling lives. However, there are challenges that may arise as we get older. Doing the things we normally do with ease may be challenging to do now, or worse, we may not be able to do some of those activities anymore perhaps due to chronic illness, physical disabilities, some forms of injury, etc. These can threaten our independence. We need some type of assistance for us to continually live in the comfort of our homes. In-home caregivers like those providing home care services in Georgia can provide this aid. Read on to know the main kinds of in-home caregivers.

• Home care aides
  Home care aides are paraprofessionals who provide non-medical services, homemakers, personal care attendants, and those who provide companionship. They provide help when it comes to ADLs and IADLs, companionship care, housekeeping, transportation, non-medical care, and supervision. They are suited for those older adults who require additional assistance to be able to live safely at home but don’t require extra medical services.
• Home health aide (HHA)
  Home health aides (HHAs) are medical professionals who are licensed like nurses, nursing assistants, doctors, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. Among the services these caregivers provide are medication assistance, IV treatment/feedings, rehabilitation, supervision of vital signs, mobility, and wound care. It’s best for those senior citizens who require skilled medical care or some form of rehabilitation services.
• Dementia & Alzheimer’s caregivers
  Dementia & Alzheimer’s Caregivers refer to those medical or non-medical caregivers who have finished special training and are certified or have experience in taking care of adults suffering from dementia. The services they provide include medication administration, assistance with ADLs and IADLs, memory support, management of behavior, 24-hour supervision, and identifying new or deteriorating symptoms. They’re best fit to provide dementia care for older adults who are suffering from dementia such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, or Huntington’s Disease.

At Gail’s Homecare, you can avail of our top-quality healthcare services provided by our highly proficient healthcare professionals to help you keep your health. Feel free to contact our elderly care in Lithonia, Georgia.