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Medical | Nursing care Physical, occupational, and speech therapies Respite care Respite Care Respite care involves providing temporary care for an older person so that the regular caregiver can have a break. In the United States, over half of states have respite programs. Programs may... read more and hospice care Hospice Care Hospice is a concept and a program of care that is specifically designed to minimize suffering for dying people and their family members. In the United States, hospice is the only widely available... read more Durable medical equipment such as commodes, wheelchairs, and walkers Medications given by vein (intravenously) Dialysis Feeding by tube or intravenously A ventilator to support breathing Diagnostic tests such as certain x-rays, electrocardiography, and blood tests |
Nonmedical | Personal care such as help with eating, bathing, washing hair, using the toilet, and dressing Help with housecleaning Devices to signal for help (personal emergency response systems) A security system that provides surveillance Food delivery programs |