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Home Care Non-Skilled Care Agencies
SKILLED CARE DEFINITIONS (continued)
TRACH CARE – Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.
WOUND CARE – Refers to services for providing diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure sores and other wounds. Treatments may include but is not limited to irrigations, dressing, and wound vacs. Some agencies may employ specialty nurses to provide and instruct in care specifically for patients with more complicated wounds.
Health at Home – Non-Skilled Care AgenciesNON-SKILLED CARE AGENCIES
For individuals not in need of medical assistance, but who do need some support in the home, homemakers & companions provide housekeeping, incidental transportation, errands and other daily responsibilities which afford seniors the ability to remain in the comfort of their homes. For more information call out Seniors Resource Line at 973-560-0064.
OUR PREFERRED NON-SKILLED CARE AGENCIES
Beacon of Life (Pace Program) (ad on page 9) 1075 Stephenson Ave, Ste B, Oceanport ............................................... 732 592-3400
