ABC’s of RHC (part 1)

Ever wondered what some of the lingo we bandy about in the Home Care/Home Health space means? Well, here’s a list, A-Z of some of our terms, including one or two that are specific to us at RHC, and what they mean. Hope it helps!

ADLs: Activities of Daily Living are basic tasks required for living and well-being. These include bathing, dressing, eating, transferring and toileting

Background Screening: Required by licensed agencies (like us) of all employees, to ensure that we are sending caregivers who are safe into the homes of our clients

Caregiver: Employees who provide direct care to the clients in their homes or senior facility

Dementia:  Non-specific set of symptoms caused by brain cell damage or injury

Excellence: We are intentional about creating a culture of excellence and ensuring that our caregivers reflect it accordingly

Fall Prevention:  Being on the lookout for anything that could be a fall risk – poor lighting, rugs, footwear, impaired vision or hearing

Geriatric Care:  Care that is focused on the elderly, although we also offer disability support

Home Health vs Home Care:  The main difference (in the state of Florida) is that Home Health includes personal care (see P below), and Home Care does not. Home health is also more closely regulated

IADLs: Instrumental Activities of Daily Living are more sophisticated tasks required for independent living, such as housekeeping, shopping/errands, medication management

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