Vancouver Home Health Care Agency

  • 8885 SW Canyon Rd. Suite 220 Portland, OR 97225-3455
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March 2018

Getting Help

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Government Advice on Reacting to Elderly Financial Abuse The Administration on Aging (AOA) has released a list of tips to help professionals, caregivers, and family member respond to elderly financial abuse. While it can be hard to recognize, once it is realized, it is important to take action to make it stop immediately. Those who discover financial abuse are encouraged by the AOA to contact the Adult Protective Services, or APS, in their state. As this program is federally funded, each state holds an office dedicated to the care and protection of the elderly population. In Washington state, the hotline for elderly exploitation is 1-866-363-4276, or 1-866-END-HARM. Each county also has an office for the aging, where exploitation can be safely reported. In Oregon, the direct line to report elderly exploitation is 1-855-503-7233, or 1-855-503-SAFE. The out of state line to call is 503-945-5832. What to Say All reporting can be done anonymously, if desired. Simply request to provide the elderly person’s information as an anonymous person. Prepare some facts before making the call, such as: Person’s name Address Contact information Details regarding reason for concern Depending on the agency and the situation, the AOA states that follow up questions may need to be asked, such as the elder’s medical and living situations. What Next? The aging agency will respond to the concern and conduct an investigation. Nationwide, the first responder is typically Adult Protective Services, according to the AOA. However, other government and non-profit agencies may get involved, such as local law enforcement, a long term care ombudsman (mainly for nursing home situations), and Eldercare Locator. Every report is considered serious and none are ignored. Please call Vancouver Home Health Care Agency if you suspect financial abuse, if you need help recognizing the signs, or if you need help reporting an incident. At Vancouver Home Health Care Agency, Caring and Compassion is our business.

Home Health Care Versus Home Care

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Home Health Care Versus Home Care – What’s the Difference? Many people view these two options as the same, but really, they are very different. The two areas concentrate on two different goals, and individuals in each field both need specific skill sets and training. It is important to understand the difference between the two when inquiring about home health care with any agency or medical professional. Home Health Care in a Nutshell Home health care requires a licensed professional. This is skilled care, such as nursing or therapies, that a person receives in the home. Typically, it will happen after a doctor’s visit or stay at the hospital to help the person stay at home during healing. Home Health Care includes: Physical therapy Skilled nursing Wound care Pain management Prescription management Home Care in a Nutshell Home care is focused on sustaining and maintaining the patient’s quality of life while that patient remains in the home. These professionals are “unskilled workers” – this does not mean they lack skills. It simply means they are not licensed. They do receive consistent training, and many are trained in CPR and First Aid. Home Care includes: Mobility assistance Personal grooming help Running errands Transportation to appointments Companionship duties How They Work Together Both specialties focus on the comfort and care of the patient. They also focus on keeping the patient in the home as long as possible. A patient spends a lifetime building a home; these specialties want to see that patient enjoy the home for as long as possible. If you’d like to have a more specific conversation regarding home health care, contact Vancouver Home Health Care Agency today. At Vancouver Home Health Care Agency, Caring and Compassion is our business.

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