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A
caregiver is anyone who provides assistance
to those
in need of care. Is this you?
Whether
physical, psychological or emotional, care
giving can be exhausting. You may feel overwhelmed
in a seemingly unmanageable situation. This
section can help you feel more in control
and connect you with information that may
help
First
and foremost, obtaining even a basic level
of professional home health care services
can often tip the scales from an unmanageable
back to a manageable load. Professional home
health care brings support, treatment and
information that caregivers need to successfully
manage a patient's healthcare needs.
Working with the doctor treating your spouse,
parent or child (or any other person dependent
on you for care), find out if home health
care is medically indicated. This might include
skilled nursing care, home health aide services,
physical therapy or other services. (See "Medicare
Covered Services" for a complete
list.)
Then, protect yourself:
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