Health Care Resources

Questions about home health care? The links below connect to popular websites with valuable information.

Questions about Hoosier Home Health? Call us at

812-822-3399.

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Information Resource Links

Recommended Resources

www.thecarecommunity.com

This is a valuable resource for families who need help in choosing placement with assisted living, home health, hospice, or traditional long-term skilled nursing care.

http://www.in.gov/fssa/2329.htm

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Bureau of Aging and In-Home Services

http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/the-best-life/2010/04/27/long-term-care-costs-cheapest-at-home
News About Long-Term Care at Home

http://www.eldercare.gov/eldercare.net/public/resources/factsheets/home_health_care.aspx
Federal Site With a Host of Useful Information About Home Health Care

http://www.payingforseniorcare.com/longtermcare/paying-for-home-care.html#D1
Primer on Home Health Costs, Indiana State Resources

http://www.in.gov/isdh/

Indiana State Department of Health

www.in.gov/fssa/da/3453.htm

Area Agencies on Aging

http://www.indianamedicaid.com/

Indiana Medicaid

http://www.ind-homecare.org/

Indiana Homecare

http://www.iahhc.org/

Indiana Association for Home and Hospice Care

Additional Resources

http://Alz.org

An online information service to help with the care and planning of people with Alzheimer’s disease.

http://CDC.gov

Factual Information and Consumer Updates on Disease and Prevention - Centers For Disease Control

http://Cancer.org

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering through research, education, advocacy, and service.

http://Diabetes.org

The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes.

http://Heart.org

American Heart Association

http://Lungusa.org

American Lung Association

http://AAHCP.org

American Academy of Home Care Physicians

http://AAHomecare.org

American Association for Homecare is a national association that represents providers and manufacturers of home medical equipment, including respiratory, infusion therapy, and complex rehab mobility products.

http://www.medicaid.gov

This link helps identify eligibility and coverage.

http://Cms.gov

Medicare Learning Network

http://Ahcancal.org

American Health Care Association provides information about skilled nursing and assisted living providers, site affiliations, and resources for consumers and their families.

http://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/about-smoking/facts-figures/smoking-and-older-adults.html

In-Depth Information About Smoking and Older Adults

http://quitsmokingcommunity.org/

How to Stop Smoking

FAQs

At Hoosier Home Health, we preserve our client’s dignity, show them the respect they richly deserve, and provide compassionate support through our caring services.

The benefits of choosing Hoosier Home Health are endless. We are a full-service home health agency specializing in a wide range of services. Additionally, we train and certify our home health aides who can help you or your family member with all their needs.

Below are the most frequently asked questions about home care services and Hoosier Home Health. If you have specific questions, please call us today at

812-822-3399.

What are the benefits of our skilled home health services?

It usually is less expensive, more convenient than, and just as effective as the care you receive in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The advantage is that it is in the comfort of your own home. If you or your loved one may benefit from home health care services, ask your primary physician for a referral. Talk to your doctor and have your home health care prescription faxed to 812-824-3390 for immediate enrollment.

You may call us at 812-822-3399 or email us at info@hoosierhomehealth.com for more information or a complimentary consultation.

How does Hoosier Home Health ensure quality care?

Providing quality care to clients is paramount to us. Hoosier Home Health’s professional nurses conduct detailed assessments of their client's medical and functional status at the time of admission to the home health service. These assessments are repeated at least every 60 days and at discharge. Monthly comparisons are made between all clients’ starting and ending assessments to ensure that our services remain effective in helping meet their health care goals. Changes are made whenever outcome results indicate a need to alter policies, processes, or personnel. Also, each client receives a satisfaction survey that is incorporated into an ongoing evaluation process to continually improve our client satisfaction.

What to consider when choosing a Home Health Agency?

Make sure the home health agency has proper credentials and is committed to quality. At Hoosier Home Health, we are here to provide the services you need with some of the highest standards in the industry.

Keep in mind, the goal of a good home health agency is to help each client become as independent as possible and to enjoy a better quality of life.