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Seniors Can Wait Months For Home Health Care Because Of Worker Shortage : Shots Health News : NPR

"I should be getting the help that I need and am eligible for," says Shackett, who has not had an aide since late March. If the patient needs it, training can be provided on how to take medicines or use of the equipment, including intravenous therapy. Some patients who are home alone may require a companion to provide comfort and supervision. While a patient is being medically cared for in the home, a homemaker or person who helps with chores or tasks can maintain the household with meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping, and other housekeeping items. A doctor may visit a patient at home to diagnose and treat the illness. Certified by Medicare and licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Nightingale is consistently rated as a top home care agency by Arizona Business Magazine’s Ranking Arizona. Assisting Hands Home Care– Assisting Hands Home Care is a franchise that provides around the clock, non-medical care to clients in the comfort of their own homes. ...