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Private Duty Care

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What is Private Duty Care?

Private duty care offers personalized assistance for individuals who need extra help in an independent living facility or at home.

 

Non-Medical Private Duty Care

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This type of care focuses on supporting daily activities and overall well-being:

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  • Personal Care: Assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming

  • Housekeeping & Laundry: Help with tidying up and maintaining a clean living space

  • Meal Preparation: Cooking nutritious meals and ensuring proper dietary needs are met

  • Companionship & Emotional Support: Social engagement and preventing isolation

  • Medication Reminders: Ensuring medications are taken on schedule

  • Transportation: Help with getting to medical appointments, running errands, or visiting loved ones

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Medical Private Duty Care

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Provided by licensed nurses or healthcare professionals, this level of care is more medically focused:

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  • Vital Signs Monitoring: Tracking blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels, etc.

  • Behavioral Monitoring: Observing mood and behavioral changes that might indicate health concerns

  • Wound Care & Medication Administration: Providing prescribed treatments, injections, and complex medication management

  • Rehabilitation Assistance: Support with physical therapy exercises and post-surgery care

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