Home Health Agency

Health, personal and social care provided in the home to individuals who are functionally or cognitively impaired.

More Common Terms

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  • Transferring The ability to move in or out of a chair, bed or wheelchair. This is one of the activities of daily living.
  • Caregiving Refers to services provided to individuals who are unable to fully care for themselves due to a disability or functional limitation. These services can be provided informally by a family member or friend or more formally by a paid professional such a...

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