Senior Companion Care
Your aging loved one deserves to get the most out of life. MDC Healthcare’s companion care services help the elderly remain stimulated, independent, and engaged in their communities.
What Is Senior Companion Care?
Senior companion care is a form of long- or short-term home care that assists older adults with activities of daily living and provides friendship and emotional support. Home care aides help clients with grocery shopping, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and more. Senior companion care is an affordable and flexible solution if your loved one has trouble performing daily tasks or simply needs someone for company and conversation.
Comfort and social interaction are essential to people’s lives, no matter their age.
Loneliness and social isolation can be fatal if unaddressed. According to the American Psychological Association, more than 42 million Americans identify as lonely, and that number will only increase over time. The stress that comes with living a lonely lifestyle can harm an older adult’s health, contributing to an increased risk of stroke, dementia, and early death.
MDC Healthcare understands how lonely senior life can be. Comfort and social interaction are essential to people’s lives, no matter their age. If you’re worried your loved one has lost their mobility or needs someone to turn to for emotional support, our caregivers are here to help in any way you need.
MDC Healthcare Helps Your Loved Ones Thrive
We’re determined to provide excellent health care to everyone, regardless of language or financial barriers. If you want to help your loved ones age in place successfully, contact us today.
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MDC Healthcare’s home health aides provide the support older adults need to stay happy, engaged, and productive at home.
Companion Care Services Help Your Loved One Age in Place
Around 90% of seniors prefer to stay in their homes as they age, and with the many advantages aging in place offers, that statistic is no surprise. When your loved ones age in place, they experience higher life satisfaction, self-esteem, and quality of life. Building an environment for the seniors in your life that’s beneficial to aging in place can keep them happy and healthy for many years.
MDC Healthcare’s home health aides can assist with the following:
- Meal preparation — Our caregivers help patients maintain a balanced and nutritious diet by preparing regular meals. We handle all arrangements and take care of cleaning up.
- Light housekeeping — An ill or injured older adult may have difficulty keeping up with chores and other daily living activities. MDC Healthcare home health aides keep a patient’s household clean by tidying up rooms and appliances, dusting, and taking out the trash.
- Transportation services — Patients need safe, reliable transportation to keep their independence and maintain their social lives. If your loved one can no longer drive, our caregivers will take them to doctor appointments, grocery stores, and social engagements. If a patient would rather stay at home while we run their errands, we can do that as well.
To pay for MDC Healthcare’s senior companion care services through Medicare, clients need to meet certain requirements.
Does Medicare Cover Companion Care?
Senior companion care is covered with Medicare only under certain conditions. Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) or Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers the following eligible home health services:
- Part-time or intermittent skilled nursing care
- Physical therapy
- Speech-language pathology services
- Occupational therapy
- Medical social services
Medicare doesn’t pay for:
- 24-hour home care
- Personal care when it’s the only care you require
- Meal delivery
- Homemaker services (light housekeeping, laundry, etc.) when it’s the only care you need
MDC Healthcare coordinates any services your doctor approves for you, and if you’re unsure how to pay for senior companion care or any of our other home care services, we can work with you to build a plan that suits your needs.
To be eligible for home health services under Medicare Part A or Medicare Part B, a patient must meet one of the following conditions:
- You are unable to leave your home except for short outings, such as doctor visits. Adult day care is eligible.
- You are under the care of a doctor and receiving services under a plan of care created and reviewed by a doctor.
- A doctor certifies you need intermittent skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy.
Independence, Safety, and Comfort for Your Loved Ones
MDC Healthcare enables your loved ones to live comfortably at home for as long as possible. For years, our caregivers have helped the elderly stay with their families and lead enriching social lives. No matter your cultural or financial needs, we can take care of you.
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