Types of Senior Care

Types of Senior Care 

There are several care options available depending on your needs, level of support, and living situation. Understanding the difference can help you make the right decision for yourself or your loved one.

In-Home Non- Medical Senior Care

Intercede Home Healthcare provides non-medical, in-home care designed to support individuals with daily living while remaining in the comfort of their own home.

This may include:

• Personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting)

• Mobility and transfer assistance

• Meal preparation and light housekeeping

• Companionship and safety supervision

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• ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) are direct care tasks like feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulation, and transfer

• IADLs (Instrumental ADLs) are tasks like meal preparation, cooking, medication reminders, shopping, and transportation.

In-Home Health Care Medical Senior Care

Home health care involves medical services such as nursing or therapy.

• Requires a physician’s order

• Typically covered by insurance

• Provided on a short-term, visit-based schedule

In-Patient Care – Acute

• Hospitalization involves acute medical care, typically initiated with admission from the Emergency Department. The coverage for this type of care falls under Medicare Part A.

In-Patient Care – Rehabilitative

• Inpatient Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) equipped with rehabilitation services offer care focused on restoring lost function resulting from injury, illness, or hospitalization.

Facility-Based Care

Depending on your needs, care may also be provided in a facility setting:

• Assisted Living

• Skilled Nursing / Rehabilitation

• Memory Care

• Independent Living

Choosing the right type of care can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

We’re here to guide you through your options and help you determine the best care plan for your situation.

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