When one thinks of assisted living, it is easy to think “nursing home.” Yes, of course when an elderly family member requires full time assistance with all the basic fundamentals of living, then there are very few options other than in-facility care. But there is more to assisted living in Dallas, there are trained individuals who can visit the home of the elderly who may need help with the day to day tasks such as laundry, meal preparation and bathing.
Home care is non-medical care and assistance, all done in the home of the senior who needs help. These people do not give any medical assistance, but they are ideal when it comes to getting the senior to his or her medical practitioner on time, every time. Non medical assisted living in Dallas is oriented towards providing housekeeping, grocery shopping, companionship, etc. Those that provide some degree of medical care are often referred to as those who provide home health care, there is a difference.
Help for those with Dementia or Alzheimer’s:
Two of the most common non-debilitating disorders for the aged are Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Seniors who suffer from these disorders will often become agitated and confused, this in turn can frustrate and tire the live in caregivers who provide around the clock service. Those individuals who can provide non-medical assisted living in Dallas can step into the breach and provide much needed respite care. This respite allows the full time caregiver the opportunity to have time for herself; run a few errands or enjoy an afternoon having coffee with friends.
The management of medications is an important part of Dementia and Alzheimer’s treatment and care. Personal care providers will remind the sufferer to take the medications on tome and in accordance with the doctor’s instructions. Taking the medications is probably the most important part of maintaining or improving the health of the senior.
Does insurance cover the cost of assisted living in Dallas?
Medicare does cover the costs associated with visits by skilled medical practitioners; however, it does not cover the lengthy visits of non-medical caregivers.
Long term care insurance policies, taken privately by the senior can cover in-home care; however, not all policies provide this cover. Even if the policy does cover non-medical in-home care, you may find that there is a waiting period before the claims will be paid. Although there may be waiting period ranging from 30 to 90 days, the fees of the agency still have to be attended to. Insurance that will pay for non-medical home care will not pay a relative; the claim must be made by a licensed in-home care giving agency. Usually the agency you contact will take responsibility for making the claims or providing the family with the information for them to claim for their out-of-pocket expenses.
