The overall benefit to home health care in the assisted living community is that residents are happier when they are in their own environment. When residents are happier, they are more likely to be successful and motivated to participate in therapy.

Therapy treatment in the assisted living setting is no different than in a skilled nursing facility. Patients will receive the same treatment interventions as they would in a nursing home, but have the benefit of rehabbing in their own familiar environment. In the nursing home environment activities are simulated and do not guarantee the patient being successful in completing them when at home.

Individuals can have peace of mind knowing they have a dedicated team of familiar nurses and caregivers to provide the necessary support and care.

Care levels can be adjusted to meet the individual needs during each stage of their recovery. This can even include a modified diet for those experiencing swallowing difficulties. By working with a speech therapist, the community's registered dietician, wellness team and culinary departments, the residents' dietary and food intake needs can be met.

Rehabbing in the comfort of their home, residents do not have to worry about a limited number of skilled rehab days or discharging before they are ready. Home care allows individuals to utilize their Part A and Part B insurance benefits to receive the amount of therapy needed for a successful recovery.

Buckeye Home Health Care and Traditions of Beavercreek are dedicated to developing person-centered care plans for the unique needs of each individual in our care.

Assisted living generally encompasses people who need help with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, transfers, etc. But, Traditions of Beavercreek is different. We can care for you and/or your loved one when medical needs arise.

Our top-notch nursing staff, which includes RNs, LPNs and care aides, along with therapy, can provide expert care after you have experienced an injury, illness or hospitalization. Skilled nursing centers have a place for very high acuity patients. But, they are not “home.”

Traditions recognizes the importance of clinical care, but also emotional care. Being hospitalized is traumatic enough and most folks just want to return to the comfort of their own home. If you or your loved one finds themselves in the hospital and would like to come home, please call us and a member of our clinical team will visit and complete an assessment at the hospital to make sure Traditions can provide the care you deserve to get better.

Did you know that you can reach out to our Director of Wellness or call a Hospice provider directly even it you don’t think it’s time? Part of a hospice provider’s mission is to provide guidance to families about any end-of-life care issue. You should not need a physician referral to call a hospice provider for information, if you do experience this barrier, you may want to consider a different hospice provider.

Doctors will not always inform you when it is time for hospice care. Many physicians hesitate to broach the subject of hospice because they do not want to take away hope. Often, they will continue to pursue treatment because they assume that is what you want. In many cases it is difficult for them to predict the rate of a patient’s decline. When a doctor does mention hospice, even casually, you should discuss it immediately. In fact, your physician may be relieved if you bring up the subject. It is important you understand the benefits of curative vs. comfort care, and that you and your doctor share the same goals for maintaining quality of life.

Stopping hospice care is a patient right. You always have the right to choose what type of care you receive. If you and your physician(s) decide to try another approach, hospice can assist you in making the transition.

Visit us at www.TraditionsOfBeavercreek.com or contact Julie Lesley at JulieLesley@Traditionsmgmt.net for more information.