What Is a Home Health Aide?

A home health aide (HHA) is a trained caregiver who assists individuals with daily activities and basic medical needs in their home. They support seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those recovering from illness or surgery by providing personal care, mobility assistance, and health monitoring.

What does a home health aide do?

• Personal care: Helps with bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Mobility support: Assists with walking, transfers, and fall prevention.
• Medication reminders: Ensures patients take prescribed medications on schedule.
• Light housekeeping & meal prep: Keeps living spaces clean and prepares nutritious meals.
• Basic health monitoring: Checks vital signs and observes for changes in health.

Who benefits from a home health aide?

• Seniors who need help with daily activities but want to stay at home.
• People recovering from surgery, illness, or injury who require temporary assistance.
• Individuals with chronic conditions or disabilities who need ongoing support.

How Solace can help

Finding and coordinating home health services can be challenging. A Solace advocate can help you explore care options, connect with reputable home health agencies, and ensure the aide’s services align with medical needs and insurance benefits. They can also help verify what home health services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or other programs.

What to do next

Need help arranging home health care? Find a Solace advocate today.