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Pulmonary Care

Supporting Better Breathing, Every Day

Chronic lung diseases like COPD and emphysema can make daily life challenging, but with the right care, patients can breathe easier and live better. Our Chronic Disease Management program offers 24/7 access to medical professionals, ensuring personalized support for every stage of care.

We focus on improving quality of life through better healthcare coordination, medication management, and lifestyle adjustments. By prioritizing lung health, we help patients stay active, independent, and in control of their well-being.

COPD Care at Home
COPD is a progressive lung condition that makes breathing difficult and often leads to hospitalizations. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) includes: chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Managing symptoms and maintaining independence are key to improving quality of life. Home health care provides personalized, in-home support focused on ongoing symptom management, reducing hospital visits, and enhancing daily well-being.

With tailored care plans, medication management, and education, we help patients breathe easier and live more comfortably—right at home.

Compassionate Pulmonary Care for a Better Life
Managing pulmonary health can be transformative. Our expert team provides personalized support for symptom management, oxygen therapy, and medication to improve breathing, reduce hospital visits, and enhance overall well-being.

We are dedicated to helping individuals regain as much of their pre-illness lifestyle as possible. Through expert guidance, education, and a supportive community, patients find both comfort and confidence on their journey to better lung health.

By improving care coordination, optimizing medication plans, and encouraging lifestyle changes, we help patients manage chronic conditions more effectively. Our Chronic Disease Management program offers 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring continuous support for a healthier, more independent life.

Benefits of Pulmonary Care

  • Enhances your skill in self-care, aiding in managing shortness of breath and fatigue.
  • Boosts your capability to handle daily activities like housework or outings with family.
  • Strengthens your determination to maintain independence.
  • Reduces anxiety through education and practice.
  • Encourages a positive mindset towards managing the disease and improving quality of life.
  • Offers guidance on identifying and managing flare-ups.
  • Prevents unnecessary hospitalizations.
  • Promotes a healthy and safe home environment.
  • Addresses nutritional needs as maintaining a healthy diet can make a difference in treating the condition.

Benefits of Pulmonary Care

  • Enhances your skill in self-care, aiding in managing shortness of breath and fatigue.
  • Boosts your capability to handle daily activities like housework or outings with family.
  • Strengthens your determination to maintain independence.
  • Reduces anxiety through education and practice.
  • Encourages a positive mindset towards managing the disease and improving quality of life.
  • Offers guidance on identifying and managing flare-ups.
  • Prevents unnecessary hospitalizations.
  • Promotes a healthy and safe home environment.
  • Addresses nutritional needs as maintaining a healthy diet can make a difference in treating the condition.

Take Control. Breathe Better. Feel Better. 

Supporting Your Respiratory Health at Home
Our compassionate care team is here to guide you through every step of managing your respiratory condition. We provide education, support, and practical strategies to help you take control of your health and reduce hospital visits.

Our services include:
Personalized Education: Understand your condition, symptoms, medications, and oxygen use for better self-care.
Breathing Techniques: Learn effective methods to reduce coughing, ease shortness of breath, and improve lung function.
In-Home Physical Therapy: Build strength, increase mobility, and manage fatigue and anxiety.
Nutritional Counseling: Discover the best diet to support your respiratory health and overall well-being.

With our expert guidance, you can breathe easier, feel stronger, and live more comfortably at home.

Breathe Easier with Personalized In-Home Therapy
Our in-home therapy services are tailored to help you regain strength, conserve energy, and move with confidence. With the support of our skilled physical and occupational therapists, you’ll learn techniques to make daily activities—like walking, climbing stairs, and household chores—easier and less tiring.

Many with chronic pulmonary conditions avoid exercise, but the right approach can strengthen the heart and muscles, boost energy, and improve oxygen use. We provide safe, guided exercises, breathing techniques, and oxygen level awareness, incorporating modifications like seated yoga and light weight training to enhance well-being and restore independence.

Medicare-Certified Home Health

Home health services and home care services serve distinct purposes. Home care focuses on non-medical daily tasks for individuals who need assistance with everyday activities. This can include help with medical appointments, senior transportation, grocery shopping, bathing, meal preparation, medication reminders, and other personal care needs.

Home health services, on the other hand, address specific medical needs prescribed by a doctor. These services involve healthcare professionals providing ongoing medical care in the home. 

How to Qualify for Medicare Home Health Benefits

To qualify for Medicare home health benefits, an initial evaluation of physical health is required. Since most home health agencies assign and oversee healthcare providers, it’s essential to understand the specific health criteria they follow to ensure eligibility. Medicare-certified agencies adhere to specific standards.

Medicare covers your home health care if:

  • You receive care from a Medicare-certified home health agency (HHA), like Tri-County Home Care.
  • You are homebound, meaning it’s very difficult for you to leave home without help.
  • You require skilled nursing or therapy (physical, speech, or occupational) on an intermittent basis. Intermittent care means you need assistance at least once every 60 days but no more than once a day for up to three weeks (this period can extend if your care needs are predictable and temporary).
  • You have a face-to-face meeting with a doctor within 90 days before starting home health care, or within 30 days after care begins. This can be done via an office visit, hospital visit, or in some cases, a virtual meeting.
  • Your doctor signs a home health certification confirming your homebound status and need for intermittent skilled care. The certification must also confirm the doctor’s approval of a care plan and that the face-to-face meeting requirement was met.
  • Your doctor reviews and re-certifies your home health plan every 60 days.

Note: Medicare will not cover home health care if you only need occupational therapy. However, if you qualify for other home health services, you can also receive occupational therapy. When other care ends, occupational therapy may continue to be covered under Medicare’s home health benefit if you still need it.

A comprehensive medical evaluation will determine eligibility for Medicare home health services.

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