Happier at Home Birmingham
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About Happier at Home Birmingham
What Makes Happier At Home the Best In-Home Care Provider in Birmingham, AL?
Connected to the Community We are locally owned by family pharmacies that are invested in the collective health of the Birmingham, AL community. Our team is distinguished among home-based care providers by our advocacy and awareness of health and medication issues. This expertise benefits those we serve—especially when communicating with healthcare professionals in hospitals, senior living residences, or outpatient facilities. Continuity in Caregivers Our commitment to care continuity sets Happier At Home apart. Our long-term caregiver and patient relationships nurture better overall physical and mental health through improved medical compliance and consistent observation and monitoring. Flexible Care Hours From 24/7 continuous care to shorter one-hour sessions, our service schedule can be customized to meet the exact needs of our clients and their families. Med-Minder Service An exclusive Happier At Home solution created to support our patients who need just a little assistance each and every day. This monthly subscription service includes a daily 15-minute caregiver visit for medication reminders and other needs during that time.- 15 Minutes Per Day
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Happier At Home provides more than elder care—our services are available to everyone. We deliver specialized care for a diverse range of clients, including individuals with disabilities, seniors, and those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Our patients are happier and healthier at home—and their families have peace of mind. Happier At Home services are covered by most long-term care insurance policies and veterans’ benefits.
In Home Senior Care at Happier at Home Birmingham
General Info About In Home Senior Care
In-home care services for seniors generally consist of non-medical assistance and caregiving to help aging adults with a variety of tasks. The extent of care and nature of services are usually tailored to the senior’s needs to ensure that they can comfortably live at home. This way, you can rest well, knowing that your loved one is getting the right and appropriate care and assistance.
For companion care, a home aide will help out with instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). This is ideal for seniors who are still living independently and doing things on their own, but may need assistance with home maintenance, chores, and reminders. The home aide may also act as a companion, hence the term companion care, to spend time with the elder and keep them busy. Companion care may also be suitable for seniors who are experiencing some memory impairment.
Personal care services, on the other hand, are more extensive and personalized. They include assistance for activities of daily living (ADLs), thus being suitable for seniors who need additional help with daily tasks like toileting, eating, and help getting around. Caregivers can keep your loved one safe and comfortable, but like companion care aides, they are not licensed to administer medicine and can only help with managing this.
Paying for In-Home Care
The hourly rate for a health aide can range from anywhere between $20 to $40 per hour, with $26 being the median in 2023. This pay structure is common for most agencies and is ideal for seniors who are generally still living independently and just need their caretaker a few hours per day or week. Home care agencies may sometimes designate a minimum number of hours per day, usually two to four, so make sure to look into this before hiring anyone.
Unfortunately, Medicare does not cover the costs of caregivers who assist with IADLs and ADLs if this is the only care service you need. If it comes as part of in-home medical care due to a hospitalization or other qualifying medical care treatment then some part of it may be covered if it is provided by the Home Health agency and deemed necesssary for healing.
Most Long-term care insurance poicies will cover in-home care.If your loved one has a long-term insurance policy in place, you can check to see if it covers in-home care.