Pathways Home Health
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Home Health Care?

• Home Health care is short-term, care that requires a licensed health professional and is designed to meet your goals in the privacy and comfort of your own home.
• Caring professionals make home visits as requested by your doctor.
• Home health provides education so you and your caregivers learn what you need to know for successful, independent management of your health condition.
• It's about you...your independence and confidence in managing your health.

Who can benefit from Home Health Care?

• Home Health is for people recovering surgery, managing chronic illness, or coping with a life-threatening illness.
• What professional services are offered?
• Nurses assess needs, teach optimal care of wounds, disease and medication management, pain and symptom control-to enhance your quality of life. Many specialized nursing services are available.
• Physical, occupational and speech therapists develop coordinated rehabilitation plans (based on personal goals and needs) that will promote and improve mobility, safety and daily activities.
• Medical social workers provide short-term counseling, financial and resource planning, and longer-term care planning and referrals to other community resources as needed.
• Home health aides provide personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, changing the bed, and friendly conversation.
• Nutritionists consult with the team to evaluate diet and teach optimal nutrition to help you reach your health goals.

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