Entrepreneur Scott Sjoberg began his career as an account executive for a number of Kansas- and Texas-based television stations. Scott Sjoberg now leverages his experience in sales and management as a partner at Right at Home in Overland, Kansas. Right at Home works alongside family members to provide customized home health services to loved ones who need help with everyday tasks and medical needs.
A partnership with a home health agency can relieve the burden often placed on family members when they are caring for a loved one who is aging or has been hospitalized. Together with a home health agency, family members can work together to develop a schedule of services that can delay or prevent loved ones from having to be admitted to a residential nursing facility.
Moreover, the cost savings of utilizing home health services over residential or hospital care is significant. When a patient is under the care of a home health aide, the risk of rehospitalization drops dramatically, increasing the financial advantages of home health exponentially.
In addition, since one-on-one, individualized care is provided by home health aides, the quality of care is greatly improved, and receiving that care in the comfort and security of one’s own home can facilitate healing and foster feelings of independence. Home health aides can provide a variety of services including, but not limited to, bathing and dressing, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, and transportation. With specialized training, some home health aides can also administer medications, check vital signs, and assist with medical equipment.
