Skilled nurses are licensed, registered nurses who typically visit seniors on a weekly or biweekly basis. They provide specialized medical care and can also speak with your primary physician or other medical professionals on your care team about symptoms that the average person might miss. They will help educate seniors on medications and suggest other plans if something doesn’t seem right, acting as an advocate for your health.
Having a true healthcare professional working directly in the home gives both seniors and families reassurance that all medical needs are being treated appropriately. This helps reduce the burden on family members to act as primary caregivers while helping seniors maintain independence. For better health outcomes and better quality of life, skilled nursing services provide a path forward.