As Indians Get Busier, Home Healthcare Here To Stay

Even setting up an ICU at home is now possible.

India Home Health Care president Anitha (one name) said: "We are an independent service provider focussed on taking care of the patient at home through nursing, general care-taking, physical therapy and speech therapy."

The company operates out of Chennai and Bangalore.

"Depending on the medical needs of the patient and the family, IHHC provides a range of standard services from doctor's visits to continuous patient care with highly trained staff," Anitha told IANS on the phone from Bangalore.

In addition, her company also has specialised staff that can provide targeted care for patients suffering from orthopedic, cardiac,psychological, neurological, respiratory and diabetic ailments.

Questioned as to the age group of patients who opt for such services,she said: "We cater to all age groups under various care packages designed for various needs of the patients starting from new born care to geriatric care for senior citizens.

"Our service also covers maternal care, post-surgical care that caters to anyone recovering from a surgery, palliative care and the like," she said, adding: "So our service is not restricted to any particular age group and we are able to extend our service to all age groups".

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