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The most common form of home health care is some type of nursing care depending on the person's needs. In consultation with the doctor, a registered nurse will set up a plan of care.

To be eligible for the PHC program, Texas residents must be 21+ years old and require assistance to perform at least one of the activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, eating, or toileting. Their functional limitation must result from a medical condition and must be documented by a medical professional.

Some of the most common conditions home health care can help manage include: Emphysema. Pneumonia or other serious illness. Asthma. COPD. Cancer. Stroke. Joint replacement or surgery. Broken limbs or other serious injury.

The most common form of home health care is some type of nursing care depending on the person's needs. In consultation with the doctor, a registered nurse will set up a plan of care.

On each visit, the home health nurse will take the patient's vitals, track symptoms and other details of the patient's condition, and administer any necessary medications or treatments.

Elderly Patients: The aging population often requires home health services for various reasons, including chronic illnesses, mobility issues, and the desire to age in place. These services can assist with activities of daily living, medication management, and monitoring of chronic conditions.

The goal of short-term home health care is to provide treatment for an illness or injury. It helps you get better, regain your independence, and become as self-sufficient as possible.

Common diagnoses among home health care patients include circulatory disease (31 percent of patients), heart disease (16 percent), injury and poisoning (15.9 percent), musculoskeletal and connective tissue disease (14.1 percent), and respiratory disease (11.6 percent).