Why Home Care Services Are Essential for the Elderly

1. Doctor care You can have a doctor visit you at home to diagnose or treat an illness. For patients who are chronically ill, a doctor can also visit at frequent periodic interviews to review the condition of the patient and his/her healthcare needs. 2. Nursing care This is the most common form of home healthcare service. As a part of the same, you can hire a nurse to take care of a variety of needs depending on the patient’s requirements. This includes dressing of wounds, ostomy care, intravenous therapy, administering medication to the patient, monitoring the general health of the patient, pain control, and other health support. 3. Physical Therapy In many cases, physical therapy, occupational or speech therapy is a big part of the recovery process. Some patients might need help with relearning how to perform certain daily tasks or in order to improve their speech after an illness or injury. A physiotherapist will come up with a customized plan for your needs and requirements and will help with strengthening muscles and joints to enhance range of motion and functionality. Similarly, an occupational therapist can help with physical, developmental, social disabilities and can help relearn tasks such as eating, bathing, dressing, etc. A speech therapist, on the other hand, can help the patient regain the ability of communicating clearly. You can get physiotherapy services as part of home care in Dubai. 4. Homemaker Care This involves basic assistance around the house that is to do with chores and tasks to maintain the household. It includes tasks like grocery shopping, cooking meals, laundry, keeping the house clean, etc. Hiring a person for this kind of assistance can significantly reduce the burden from caregivers, and they can focus on supporting and being more present for the patient and aid with their recovery. 5. Nutritional support Dietitians are also part of home healthcare services, and they can visit a patient’s home to provide guidance on dietary requirements through accurate assessments of the same. 6. Laboratory Testing With advancement of technology, it is now possible to get multiple tests done at home including blood tests, urine tests, x-ray imaging, etc. Home care services enable lab technicians to visit homes of patients for tests that are necessary for diagnosis and to check the status of treatment and recovery. 7. Delivery Of Medicines It is possible to get medicines and medical equipment delivered right at your doorstep. A lot of the necessary medical equipment is available on rent and can prove to be cost effective. It is possible to offer the optimum care required for a patient right within the confines of one’s home through services of medical devices being available at home.

• More Independence

Many times, elderly people might not admit that they are struggling, either because they do not want to come across as dependent or because they do not want to burden their family members. Through Home Care services, it is possible for the elderly to continue remaining independent through some help and assistance. The elderly can continue performing everyday tasks of walking, bathing and dressing through the help of a hired care-giver. They can also continue living independently and without depending on their loved ones if tasks of cooking meals, grocery shopping, cleaning the house, etc are taken over by hired help. Hiring home care services can prove to be very relieving for patients since they are free of the stress of how they might be burdening their loved ones.

• Safer & More Convenient

There is research to suggest that older adults recover faster at home than at a hospital. Being in familiar surroundings, being surrounded by loved ones, having a routine, not being in a hospital setup are all factors that contribute to better mental health, which eventually aids with faster recovery. Not being in a hospital allows elderly patients to maintain a sense of normalcy and it makes them feel more comfortable, safe and cared for.

• Helpful for Family Caregivers

Home health care is beneficial not just for elderly patients but also for their family members. With home care services, it is possible for family members to supervise the quality of care the patient is receiving. This can bring relief for the family. Hiring help can also reduce the workload and stress on the family caregivers and can help avoid caregiver’s burnout. Many times, professional caregivers educate the family members about several ways in which the patient can be cared for, and this can be an enriching insight for the family of the patient.

• Reduced Hospital Visits

One can avoid hospital visits since it is possible to have access to services of doctors, nurses, lab technicians right at home. Taking an elderly to a hospital may be challenging because of the risk involved or time needed, and thus home healthcare can prove to be a much more viable and convenient option. Services of home call doctor are generally available 24/7 and the patient can reach out to them at any time regarding any symptoms or concerns.

• Saves Money

Because home healthcare services can help avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital, it can help save money. Moreover, utilizing home care services at the right time can also help save costs by preventing severe illness outcomes or more intensive types of care requirements. Not to forget, getting skilled nursing care from a hospital or nursing home can be very expensive. Home care nursing, on the other hand, is a far more affordable option and offers the advantage of flexibility and customization.

• Personalized Care

One of the biggest advantages of home healthcare is that the patient receives one-on-one attention. Home care professionals create a tailor made plan for patients, which is unique to them depending on their requirements and needs. Unlike at hospitals, at home a rapport develops between the caregiver or medical professional and the patient, and this aids with the treatment and recovery process.

• Constant Support & Companionship

Home healthcare services not just offer the advantage of a patient receiving care and treatment right in the comfort of one’s home, but it also makes it easier for friends and family to visit the patient, as compared to a hospital or nursing facility. The elderly patient can remain surrounded by children and grandchildren and distress related to isolation and loneliness can be avoided.

• Reduced Risk of Infections

There’s a high possibility of catching infections at hospital, even more so for patients who are critical or have just undergone a surgery. Especially now, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, these risks and possibilities have multiplied since there is always the chance of one contracting the infection. Homecare services nullify all these fears and risks and reduce the risk of infections considerably because of lack of exposure.

• Medication Management

The elderly or patients with certain illnesses might be taking various medicines prescribed by a doctor. In such a scenario where, numerous medicines need to be taken without missing doses, prescription and medication management becomes extremely important. Sometimes the elderly patient may forget to take certain medicines or even worse could unknowingly end up taking a double dose, which could be very harmful for health.

First Response Healthcare (FRH) is a leading home healthcare company in Dubai that provides high-quality, patient centered and comprehensive care through prompt and reliable services that are delivered right at your doorstep. FRH has implemented international healthcare quality standards and has received the Gold Seal of Approval for meeting the Joint Commission International Standards for Home Healthcare. FRH has a team of highly competent & DHA licensed doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and medical experts who work 24*7, 365 days a year to deliver home care in Dubai right when you need them. They can visit you anywhere within the Emirate of Dubai, whether it’s your home, office, or hotel. FRH offers a range of services including services of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and lab technicians. Our staff has been trained to provide kind and compassionate medical attention to all people ranging from tourists to senior citizens and children.

Features That Make FRH Different:

• Flexible Appointments: You can schedule an appointment with us 24/7 365, even on weekends and public holidays
• Time to reach you: We arrive the fastest, within 30* minutes of your call
• Areas Our Services Cover: Entire Emirate of Dubai
• Our team of medical professionals can visit your at your home, office or hotel

• Doctor on Call

Through our Doctor on Call Service, you can have a doctor visit you anywhere in Dubai within 30 minutes of making an appointment. Our doctor’s visit at home, hotel or office is fast, reliable, and professional. Our team of doctors are internationally trained and who work in shifts to provide 24/7 services. They offer diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of conditions right from fever, cold, migraines and allergic reactions to respiratory conditions, chronic diseases, gastrointestinal illnesses, skin problems among several others.

• Physiotherapy On Call

Through our ‘Physiotherapy on Call’; Service, we provide in-home physiotherapy that is convenient for you and delivered by experienced physiotherapists. First Response Physio On-Call team comprises highly trained, qualified, and licensed physiotherapists who are fully equipped with portable equipment to provide you physiotherapy at home. Our physiotherapist will design a personalized and effective physiotherapy plan that will help with improving your mobility, enhancing your strength, and achieving independent functioning.

• Nurse At Home  

FRH also has a team of highly trained, qualified, and licensed home nurses who use international best practices and tools. Using our home nursing services, you can get a qualified nurse to care of your healthcare needs. Our home care services are designed so you get specialized home care as per your clinical requirement. Our range of specialized Home Nursing Services include Post-Operative Care, Palliative care, Geriatric Care, Maternity & New-born care Childcare & Babysitting.

• Full Body Check-ups

First Response Health Checkup is designed to provide personalized health assistance to help you assess your current state of health, evaluate future risks, and prepare an individualized, customized lifestyle plan. Our Full Body Health Checkup includes advanced profiling and Health Risk Screening for lifestyle related diseases like heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes, along with a health assessment of all major body organ systems.

• COVID-19 Test

FRH offers Covid-19 PCR test sample collection across Dubai. Our team of licensed and trained nurses follow the strict clinical protocols and guidelines in compliance with the international healthcare quality standards in order to minimize the risks of infection contamination. Test results are usually available within 18-24 hours, but you can choose to book an Express test through which the results are available within 8- 10 hours.

• Medical Devices at Home

We provide high quality medical equipment supplies, wheelchairs, standing frames, Physio-Rehab products for purchase at affordable prices in Dubai. We also have Medical Equipment rental items for short term usage which can help you save costs To avail any of the services listed above, you can contact First Response Healthcare by calling on 0505050387 or 800DIALDOC. You can also book an appointment online by visiting https://firstresponsehealthcare.com/ae/dubai