What is home care?
Why is home care necessary?
Family caregivers have a diverse role in caring for their loved ones and it can be a physically, emotionally & mentally challenging journey. Family caregivers often find it overwhelming when it comes to care for their loved ones. This is because most family caregivers are not medically trained with the skills and knowledge needed to provide for their loved ones. Over time, this may lead to burnout which further affects the quality of care that their loved ones need.
With home care service, you will be able to take some time for yourself to refresh and unwind, while knowing that your loved ones is given undivided care.
In overall, home care service is safe and convenient for you and your loved ones which will be provided at the comfort of your own home.
TYPES OF HOME CARE SERVICES PROVIDED
Personal Care
Your loved ones will receive personal professional care to assist in their activities of daily living for e.g. eating, bathing, dressing, diaper changing, toileting & ambulating.
Includes providing medication & injections.
Includes tube feeding & suctioning.
Post Hospitalization Care
A ‘step-down’ care which encompasses various aspect of care required by patients which includes intensive physical & occupational therapy, close monitoring, long-term IV antibiotics and medication adjustment which is provided for by medical professionals. This ensures patient’s needs are met at the comfort of their own home.
Post Surgery Recovery
Focuses on post surgery care such as providing optimum nutrition, wound care, stoma care, home physiotherapy & occupational therapy.
Mobility Support
Facilitate movements around the house.
Falls prevention.
Logistics
Providing medical escort to-and-fro between home and medical appointments.
HOME CARE SERVICES AVAILABLE INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING
General health screening
Medical consultations, treatments and procedures for acute and chronic diseases
Nursing care
Wound care and pain management
Administering medication
Providing vaccines
Medical escort / ambulance standby
Home modification
Physiotherapy
Occupational therapy
Speech therapy
Dietetic advice and therapy
Exercise regimes
Rehabilitation
Who needs home care?
Home care is suitable for both adults & children with medical conditions. It is also suitable for those requiring post-hospital and surgical care, post-partum care, arthritis care, palliative care & end-of-life care.
Medical conditions including:
Hypertension
Diabetes mellitus
Dementia
Stroke
Parkinsons
Cancer
Arthritis
Auto-immune diseases
Cerebral palsy
After surgery rehabilitation
When will home care be provided?
Home care will be provided at the convenience of your time and as soon once you and your loved ones have consulted with us and come up with an appropriate treatment plan.
How will home care be provided?
Home care will be provided at the flexibility of your timing and your loved ones. Our medical personnel can come in to check on your loved ones whenever you require medical attention either on a daily basis or weekly basis.
Medical personnel involved in home care services include:
Doctors
Nurses
Pharmacist
Physiotherapist
Occupational therapist
Speech therapist
Dietitian
Fitness coach
Counsellors
Chiropractors
