The Dove - Superior Home Health Care

The Dove (Superior, Wisconsin Home Health Care)

Your Superior Home Health Care. Home Health Care Since 1981


	The Concept of Home Health Care 'Home Care' and 'Home Health Care' are phrases that are used interchangeably in the United States, by both laypersons and professionals, to mean any type of care given to a person in their own home. Both phrases are used interchangeably regardless of whether or not the person requires skilled care by professionals. Home care aims to enable people to remain at home rather than use residential or long-term nursing care. Care workers visit clients in the person's own home to help with daily tasks such as getting up, going to bed, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, some household tasks, shopping, cooking and supervision of medication as well as other services. Home care is a cost effective form of health care and offers other advantages: Home care is often a person's choice, enabling individuals to stay in the comfort and security of their own homes during times of illness, disability, or recuperation. Home care maintains dignity and independence - qualities often difficult to maintain in other settings. Home care both supports and keeps the family together. Statistically it is shown that people heal better and recover faster at home. Because there is a growing request/demand by consumers to have this option available, home care is one of the fastest growing segments of employment in health care. Home Health Care in the United States Estimates for the U.S. indicate that most home care is of the informal variety with families and friends providing substantial amounts of care. When that isn't possible, the health care professionals most often involved are nurses followed by physical therapists and home care aides. Other health care providers include respiratory and occupational therapists, medical social workers and home health aide workers. Physicians may perform home visits also. In the U.S., home health care is generally paid for by private health insurance or public payers (Medicare and Medicaid), or privately paid with the family's or patient's own resources. The Dove Difference When you are looking for someone to assist you or someone you love with daily or medical cares, you want the best. At Dove Home Care, each member of our staff meets a very high list of standards so that we can ensure they’ll meet yours too. Our employees bring professionalism and caring to every person with whom they work. Whether the need is for care 24-hours a day or a visit once a week, our health care professionals have the knowledge and dedication that can help bring a person back to an independent lifestyle. Dove Home Care is a private not-for-profit agency, affiliated with Catholic Charities Bureau of Superior. Dove Home Care has a long history in Superior and Douglas County. Started in 1981, Dove Home Care was formed out of a desire to provide needed services in the area that were not provided by other agencies. Dove Home Care today continues with that same philosophy. Home care is an element that Catholic Charities believes enhances the lives of people served in many settings: group homes, elderly housing, and independent living. The services provided by Dove Home Care are not limited to people already serviced by one of the Catholic Charities Bureau programs, but are available to anyone in need regardless of religious affiliation. Dove Home Care is Medicare and Medicaid certified and licensed, providing skilled nursing services, physical, speech and occupational therapy, home health aides, personal care workers, lab work, dressing changes, injections and infusions, 24-hour care, supportive care for the terminally ill and pediatric care for children. Dove Home Care provides 24 hour 7 day a week support to staff and clients as needs change. Dove Home Care is responsive to the needs of clients and often can start services within 24 hours. Dove Home Care looks at each request individually to provide high quality service and continued relationships of trust with the community. A serious commitment to clients is an integral aspect of Dove Home Care. Every member of the Dove Home Care team works together with clients and their families to make the home care experience a positive one. All it takes is a phone call to put you in touch with a Case Manager. If you are currently in the hospital or nursing home, ask your doctor or social worker to contact us. Of course, you can feel free to contact us at anytime; we will work with you, your doctor or social worker to plan for a safe return to your home. A Homecare Coordinator will visit you at no charge to discuss your needs. She/He will answer your questions and work with you to develop a plan of care. Once we begin your home care program, your nurse will continue visiting you to ensure that things are working well for you and update your care whenever needed. The Dove is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

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The Concept of Home Health Care

Home Health Care in the United States

The Dove Difference