SERVICES WHILE LIVING AT HOME

ADULT DAY CARE

GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT

HOME CARE

HOME SAFETY

HOSPICE CARE

MENTAL HEALTH

REHABILITATION

RESPITE CARE

VISITING NURSES

Home Care Customized to Fit Your Needs

Sometimes it’s just the security of knowing someone will be there if you call. Or perhaps you are unable to prepare meals. Or your blood pressure fluctuates and you need to check it regularly. Maybe you just need someone to take you grocery shopping.

Whether you need a little help or a lot of help; for a short or extended period of time, you can find everything you need in home care through Hartford Health Care’s Senior Health Solutions.

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Below is a listing of services available to you in your home.

Geriatric Care Management

A geriatric nurse care manager visits each patient to determine his or her individual needs and will develop and coordinate a plan of care A geriatric care manager pays special attentions to the needs of elderly patients to ensure that all care is appropriate to their age and condition and to assist patients in obtaining all the services they need.

Help Call Systems

Lifeline is a personal emergency response system that connects you immediately to help if you experience a medical emergency or fall while you are alone.

Home Health Monitoring

If a patient’s medical condition requires daily monitoring, a telemonitor is placed in the home to record vitals signs including body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, weight and oxygen levels. The system transmits this information to a station where a registered nurse monitors the patient’s condition to look for any potential or developing problems.

Homemakers

Homemakers provide socialization and companionship for medical or other appointments.

They can also help with housekeeping, errands, laundry, meal preparation and other tasks.

Home Delivered Meals

Nutritious and delicious meals can be delivered to your home if you are unable to shop and cook for yourself or simply would prefer not to. Meals can be customized to meet any dietary restrictions or nutritional guidelines your physician has recommended.

Keeping in Touch Program

Specially-trained volunteers from Hartford Hospital visit elderly patients to offer a friendly visit and provide cognitive stimulation.

For more information, visit Hartford Hospital's Volunteer Services web page: CLICK HERE

Personal Care Assistance

Personal Care Attendants (PCA) help with bathing, dressing, meals, shopping, housekeeping, laundry and other day-to-day needs. They can be available for as little or as long as needed up to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Rehabilitation

Home-based rehabilitation is a program of care designed to improve the ability to accomplish daily activities. Registered and/or licensed health professionals help patients with speech, physical and occupational therapies in the comfort and privacy of their own homes.

Visiting Nurses

Visiting nurses are registered or licensed practical nurses who work in the home providing skilled nursing services. Specialties include disease management, maternal and infant health, pediatrics, geriatrics, oncology, cardiology, diabetes and others. Visiting nurses assist you or your loved one in making a smooth transition from the hospital, nursing home or skilled nursing facility to care at home. They can also help manage chronic medical conditions.

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