Home health and wellness services are rising across the country, from in-home nursing, therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists and more. Traditionally these services have been limited to those patients who are homebound and cannot travel to treatment centers or the hospital. While an aging United States population certainly calls for an increase in home health service providers, the elderly aren’t the only ones taking advantage of these concierge-style services.
According to the Medicare program, the in-home care is “usually less expensive, more convenient and just as effective” as traditional methods of receiving care. In 2018 in addition to the homebound, busy entrepreneurs and corporate business people, high-performance athletes, and those who simply prefer the comfort and accessibility of in-home care are utilizing these types of services.
When people think of in-home health and wellness they typically think of nurses and medical doctors that come to care for the elderly, however, millennials have begun expanding services offered beyond typical medical needs. Practitioners such as chiropractors, massage and physical therapists and many alternative wellness providers are expanding their offering to include in-home services.
Alternative and nontraditional wellness providers such as reflexologists, reiki practitioners, acupuncturists, sound, and aromatherapists, often offer in-home services that can help supplement your traditional medical regimen. Even personal trainers and performance coaches are now
designing programs that can be completed in home or nearby without the need for a full gym or training facility.
What are some benefits of having health and wellness services delivered right to your doorstep? We all know the saying, “time is money”, well in home health and wellness services certainly save time. The minutes, or hours, you typically spend in a busy office waiting rooms or in traffic become nonexistent when your provider comes to you. Time spent, or wasted, is a major deterrent for many who may need care but hesitate to seek it.
Another benefit to in-home providers is care customized to fit your life. Care delivered in your home or office setting can also be personalized to your specific needs based on your lifestyle and home or work configuration. In addition, practitioners may be able to identify home or work factors that may be altered to improve overall function when care is delivered on site.
Privacy is another major benefit of in-home care. With your practitioner coming to your place of preference you have control over who else may or may not be present. This can create an increased sense of security and safety for those hesitant about personal information being compromised.
Saving time, increased personalization and autonomy are all major benefits of having your health or wellness services provided in your home or place of preference. It is important to note that many of these in-home services may not be covered by traditional insurance or Medicare plans. Not every condition is suitable for in-home health care and you should consult with your primary care provider before undergoing any supplemental or medical treatments or therapies.
Dr. Kevin Kinney, board certified and licensed Chiropractic Physician featured on INSIDER.com, TheTodayShow.com & BlackDoctorsMatter.org. Connect with Dr. Kev at drkevinkinney.com or @DrDuval904
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