Common Misconceptions about Home Care

Home health care can be a tough decision for you and your loved ones, it also comes with many misconceptions about the use of home health care and its affordability. One common misconception is that home health care is specifically for the elderly, but we serve all individuals 18 and older who require assistance due to illness, injury, or disability.

Common Misconceptions about Home Care

Home Health Care is Expensive

It is also commonly thought that home health care is expensive. However, while the cost of home health care can vary, it is often more cost-effective than prolonged hospital stays or long-term care facilities. Kore Cares can also assist you in finding government-funded programs to help pay for home care services.

You Will Lose Independence

Also, contrary to the belief that home care is associated with loss of independence. At Kore Cares, we strive to promote independence among the individuals we care for. Our caregivers strive to support you or your loved ones in independence by providing assistance to live safely in their own homes.

Care is Not as Good

Sometimes it is assumed that the care you may get in a home environment would be less attentive than that provided in hospitals or nursing homes. At Kore Cares, our staff is highly trained to deliver one-on-one care, resulting in better patient outcomes and close connections with their clients. Home care can benefit a wide range of adults needing assistance while keeping them comfortable within their own homes. While family support is essential, professional home health care providers can offer specialized medical care that family members may not be able to provide.

By debunking these myths about home health care, we can better educate others on the benefits of home health care and the valuable role it plays in supporting our clients’ health and wellbeing.

Kore Cares - Home Care Services in Aberdeen, Mitchell, Sioux Falls, and Yankton, SD

If you or your loved one would benefit from Kore Cares services, call 888-546-0704 today with questions or to set up a free in-home consultation. For more information on our services click here.