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Rules for payment are different for home Medicaid and Medicare could be used Depends on situation

Skilled Home CareLong-term Home Care

Client may pay privately for help: Use caution when accepting a job if you

not part of an agency

Open this link to learn more about Wisconsin "Family Care"

Personal care Bathing Cooking Cleaning Laundry Advantage is working one on one with

the client during a designated period of time

Poor access to bathroom or shower No safety bars, cluttered floors Poor lighting, narrow halls, uneven floors Substandard electricity, lack of smoke

alarms Space heaters, wood stoves Obstacles, ripped carpet, throw rugs Pets, rodent infestation, dark or icy entries Dangerous neighborhoods, remote areas

Other caregivers or even family can be the abuser

May be taking the elders money, medications, valuables, etc (clients are very vulnerable)

Not providing adequate care May have dementia or be afraid to report Little or no oversight may exist as it “happens

behind closed doors” You are at risk! Never confront! REPORT! Call

911 GUARD YOUR OWN SAFETY

Use proper bag technique Use barriers Keep dirty supplies away from clean Use proper hygiene: facilities could be

lacking Follow safe food handling rules: don’t

cross-contaminate Use care with sharps: assure proper

containers are used

Types of Caregiver that might work in the home environment