Home Care

Home Instead Senior Care - York, ME homeinstead.Com Home Instead Senior Care is a non-medical provider of personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, incidental transportation and even Alzheimer's and dementia care. Our CAREGivers encourage, assist, and stimulate our clients in a plethora of activities that improve their quality of life and help them maintain their independence. All of these offerings allow a senior to stay HOME INSTEAD for a longer period of time. Home Instead Senior Care - Caregiver Skills Safety training on home safety, avoiding injury and falls, preventing strain and pain, safety in the kitchen, cautious cleaning, safe driving, outdoor safety hazards, and disease protection and prevention. Basic training on emergency situations including stroke, falls and fractures and sudden illness, communication tips including communicating to those with dementia or Alzheimer's, activities for seniors to engage in, mealtime preparations, housekeeping tips, signs of abuse, and tips on reducing caregiver stress. Advanced training on understanding senior illnesses and conditions, depression in seniors, caregiver stress, in-home exercise for older adults, making mealtime fun, communication tips with the senior, their family, and the caregiver's franchise office. Activity training including reminiscing happenings, modifying activities, happenings in facilities, adapting activities for those with impairments, different types of engaging happenings for older adults such as gardening, mind builders, and crafts and hobbies, and getting a senior involved in the community in places like senior centers, worship services, volunteering and errands.

Anytime Services for Seniors We are a full service home care provider that has been serving the area for over 20 years. Our goal is to help you live independently in your own home.

HealthReach HomeCare & Hospice - Gardiner HealthReach has provided individuals and families with care, comfort and support for more than 40 years.Our team of professionals and volunteers works with physicians to ensure patients receive the care and support they require to live as independently as possible.Our goal is to enhance the quality of patients' and family community members' lives. If you or a loved one require help to recover from illness or injury, or learn to live as comfortably and actively as possible with chronic illness or disability, HealthReach HomeCare is there to help. Our team of clinical professionals will work closely with you, your physician and your family to customize care and offerings to meet your needs. To receive HealthReach HomeCare or Hospice services, you may call directly or be referred by a doctor, family member, local hospital, Hospice volunteer or another helping organization. A member of our team will gladly speak with you about our services and how we can help.

HealthReach HomeCare & Hospice - Skowhegan HealthReach has provided individuals and families with care, comfort and support for more than 40 years.Our team of professionals and volunteers works with physicians to ensure patients receive the care and support they need to live as independently as possible.Our goal is to enhance the quality of patients' and family members' lives. If you or a loved one need help to recover from illness or injury, or learn to live as comfortably and actively as possible with chronic illness or disability, HealthReach HomeCare is there to help. Our team of clinical professionals will work closely with you, your physician and your family to customize care and services to meet your needs. To receive HealthReach HomeCare or Hospice services, you may call directly or be referred by a doctor, family member, local hospital, Hospice volunteer or another helping organization. A member of our team will gladly speak with you about our services and how we can help.

Interim HealthCare of South Portland, ME Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offer:Personal Care and SupportCompanionship and help with daily living activities such as grooming, bathing, fixing meals, and laundry.Nursing ServicesAs allowed by state law, Interim offers in-home nursing care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). Available offerings include the monitoring of blood pressure, glucose, and other vital signs, disease and treatment education, wound care, and medication administration.TherapiesMany therapies can be provided at home to speed recovery from illness, injury or surgery, while also allowing families to be more closely involved in the rehabilitation process. Interim offers physical, occupational, and speech therapies.Respite CareRespite care from Interim provides family community members breaks from the daily routine of care giving. Whether it's for a few hours or a long vacation, Interim can provide the support and relief needed.

LifeStages - A Division of VNA Home Health Hospice VNA delivers Hospice Care with compassion Our hospice program provides compassionate end of life care and support for individuals diagnosed with a terminal illness. In partnership with patients and their families, our team of caring professionals coordinates a continuum of care based on the unique needs and wishes of our clients. Understanding Hospice Care Hospice care provides treatment and care that focuses on comfort for people who are facing a terminal or life limiting illness. Our hospice team is comprised of nurses, social workers, home health aides, chaplains, trained volunteers, and bereavement counselors. Physical, occupational and speech therapists, as well as wound care specialists, are available as needed to facilitate comfort and symptom management. These are some of the ways that Hospice can help: Managing physical symptoms Offering emotional support to individuals and their families Providing information about changes one might experience as the illness progresses Guiding families in giving care and support to their loved one Preventing hospitalizations with a hospice nurse available any time, day or night Making bereavement support available to families in a variety of ways Who is eligible for hospice care? Should an individual begin to experience a decline in regular self care capabilities or other life-limiting symptoms, their doctor may suggest they consider hospice care. Once the doctor determines that the path of curative treatments are no longer appropriate and estimates life expectancy to be six months or less based on the Medicare Hospice Criteria, referrals can be made for hospice services. While an individual must have a doctor's referral to receive hospice care, they, or a family member, can call a local hospice provider, like VNA Home Health Hospice, to initiate the process. People of any age, with any of the following illnesses, may be appropriate for a hospice referral if eligibility criteria are met. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Multiple Sclerosis Cancer HIV/AIDS Stroke or coma Parkinson's Disease Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia Heart disease, such as Congestive heart failure or Coronary artery disease Kidney disease Liver disease Lung disease, such as COPD or Pulmonary fibrosis General decline in condition due to age or multiple health conditions This list does not cover every condition, if there are any questions regarding eligibility, contact VNA Home Health Hospice. Deciding if hospice is the right path For some, there may be a time when the burden of life-prolonging treatments and interventions outweighs the benefit. At those times, shifting the focus to comfort and symptom management can potentially improve quality of life for one's remaining time. Some may think that hospice is only for the last days of life but, in fact, people can benefit from hospice services while they are still quite active. The hospice team can provide clinical, social, and emotional support to help clients feel better able to make the most of each day. At VNA, our experienced team works closely with each individual and family to provide assistance and support throughout the process. A VNA Hospice team member is happy to visit individuals and their families to discuss services and answer questions with no obligation to initiate service. Who provides hospice care? At VNA, our hospice team is made up of an experienced and dedicated team of nurses, social workers, home health aides, spiritual care coordinator, bereavement support counselor, and trained volunteers. Where does hospice provide care? Through VNA, services may be provided where ever one calls home “ a house, apartment, nursing home or assisted living facility. Should a person require more care than can be provided in their current setting, the hospice team is often able to assist families in identifying resources to coordinate increased care services. Our Hospice program is one among a continuum of care that VNA offers to clients in their own homes. Can hospice care continue after 6 months? Some people live longer than their original prognosis once their pain and symptoms are under control. The VNA Hospice team will continues to provide the same care as long as the qualifying criteria for hospice are met. Does hospice take over care and decision making? No. Individuals and their families remain in charge of coordinating care and making medical decisions. The role of the hospice team is one of support, guidance, education, and collaboration. Hospice team members will provide information and options and assist with coordinating a plan that centers on the unique goals and needs of each person we serve and their family. How is hospice care paid for? Medicare and Medicaid cover 100% hospice care. Most insurance plans have a hospice benefit included in their coverage. If you do not have insurance or are not eligible for Medicare or Medicaid, our staff may be able to provide assistance in identifying resources. VNA Home Health Hospice provides care regardless of a client's ability to pay. Accessing the Hospice benefit can save on some medical expenses as Durable Medical Equipment, such as wheelchairs, oxygen, or hospital beds, and medications related to comfort and symptom management are covered at 100%. Why ask for VNA? VNA Home Health Hospice provides a coordinated spectrum of services under one roof. Hospice nurses utilize pain and symptom management expertise with compassion and understanding to promote comfort and quality of life. Specially trained social workers, chaplains, and volunteers provide additional support in a variety of ways, from assisting to identify and access resources to spiritual support in what ever way an individual and family desire to friendly visits and errands. VNA also offers skilled nursing services, physical and occupational therapy, wound care specialists, and the Lifestages companion service under one roof so that any level of care needs can be accommodated and smoothly transitioned. Additionally, VNA's partnership with Mercy Hospital facilitates continuity in moving across the spectrum from acute to home care.

Home Instead Senior Care - Kennebunk, ME homeinstead.Com Home Instead Senior Care is a non-medical provider of personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, incidental transportation and even Alzheimer's and dementia care. Our CAREGivers encourage, assist, and stimulate our clients in a plethora of happenings that improve their quality of life and help them maintain their independence. All of these offerings allow a senior to stay HOME INSTEAD for a longer period of time. Home Instead - Caregiver Skills Safety training on home safety, avoiding injury and falls, preventing strain and pain, safety in the kitchen, cautious cleaning, safe driving, outdoor safety hazards, and disease protection and prevention. Basic training on emergency situations including stroke, falls and fractures and sudden illness, communication tips including communicating to those with dementia or Alzheimer's, activities for seniors to engage in, mealtime preparations, housekeeping tips, signs of abuse, and tips on reducing caregiver stress. Advanced training on understanding senior illnesses and conditions, depression in seniors, caregiver stress, in-home exercise for older adults, making mealtime fun, communication tips with the senior, their family, and the caregiver's franchise office. Activity training including reminiscing activities, modifying happenings, activities in facilities, adapting activities for those with impairments, different types of engaging activities for older adults such as gardening, mind builders, and crafts and hobbies, and getting a senior involved in the community in places like senior centers, worship offerings, volunteering and errands.

In-Home Senior Services You might know the old Mark Twain adage If I'd of known I was going to live so long, I'd of taken better care of myself. Well, it's a proven fact that we are living longer - and living longer makes us more and more aware of how we long for and enjoy our independence. This is where In-Home Senior Services can benefit you. Sometimes, all it takes to remain safe and independent in your own home is a little assistance each day or each week. In-Home Senior Services was formed in 1994 to provide services that contribute to the overall well-being of senior citizens and their families. It is our desire to develop a network of support services which allow people the choice to stay in their own home as an alternative to nursing homes or life care housing programs.