AFS Chicago - Fall 2022/Winter 2023

Serving Seniors with Compassion Home Care Services • Personal Care • Bathing & Dressing • Meal Preparation • Transportation • Errand Services • Nutrition Checks • Housekeeping • Companionship • Medication Reminders • Alzheimer`s & Dementia Care • Respite Care • Mail Assistance • Activities and more! Contact Optimum Senior Care to set up a FREE Senior In-Home Care Assessment: (847) 483-8800 OptimumSeniorCare.com Serving the ENTIRE CHICAGO METRO AREA Professional, affordable and compassionate In-Home Care for those who need assistance with activities of daily living. Our mission is to cherish and protect the independence and dignity of our clients by providing world class Elderly Care Services. Please say “We Found You in Alternatives for Seniors ” , Fall 2022 / Winter 2023 71 home care What is Home Care? Home Care is basically divided into two primary types of agencies: medical home health agen- cies that provide skilled care and non-medical homecare agencies (also known as private duty agencies) that provide unskilled care. Medical Home Health Agencies The medical home health care agency provides skilled services usually ordered by a physician. These agencies are licensed by the state and accept reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and other private health insurances. Non-Medical Homecare Agencies The non-medical homecare agency provides supportive care that is supplied by home health aides, certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and also non-certified nurse aides, homemakers, and companions. Non-medical home care agencies may or may not be licensed as requirements vary from state to state but are universally private pay with exception of coverage from some long-term care insurance policies. However, it is very important to point out that personal care services such as bathing, dressing and meal preparation are what is needed most and has to be paid for out-of-pocket.