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Finding Home Care
Home Care Agencies, Assisted Living and Nursing Homes Watchdog Agencies
Homecare is a general term that represents a wide range of community-based services to support someone that is recuperating from an acute situation, such as a hip fracture, or services needed by persons with on-going chronic conditions, such as stroke or cerebral palsy. The skills and duties of home care personnel vary, but all have one thing in commonÑthey make it possible for care recipients to remain at home in a safe, environment and in some cases have more independence than they did before. In the process, they also provide family caregivers with a chance to replenish their depleted physical and emotional reserves.
Most people with chronic or disabling conditions live in the community, on their own or with family.. For those who live in the community and their family caregivers, knowing agencies that can help provide help at home is important. If you think your loved one will need to move to an assisted living facility or a nursing home, youÕll need information on how to do that as well.
Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living
2342 Oak Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-533-8121
Web site: www.ccal.org
CCAL is a national consumer-focused organization that is dedicated to representing the needs of residents in assisted living facilities and educating consumers, professionals, and the general public about assisted living issues. Family caregivers can request the publication "Choosing an Assisted Living Facility: Strategies for Making the Right Decision," which provides helpful information and a concise checklist for those contemplating this next step.
National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
1424 16th Street, NW, Suite 202
Washington, DC 20036
202-332-2275
Web site: www.nccnhr.org
This organization serves as an information clearinghouse and offers referrals nationwide for help with concerns about long-term care facilities.
National Association for Home Care and Hospice
228 7th Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
202-547-7424
Web site: www.nahc.org
This organization for home health care agency providers allows family caregivers to use the Internet to access a list of member agencies across the country.
New LifeStyles
4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1000
Dallas, TX 75204
800-869-9549
Web site: www.NewLifeStyles.com
New LifeStyles publishes regional directories of nursing homes, assisted living and retirement communities. Call for a free copy or visit them on the Web.