Salem Care & Health
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Adult Day Care Programs
Aquatic Classes & Therapies
Assistive Equipment
Associations for Specific Conditions
Care Management
Caregiving Resource & Support
Chiropractic Care
Conditions & Treatments
Counseling
Dental Resources & Services
Diabetic Resources
Dialysis
Diet & Nutrition
Emergency Response Systems
Errand & Concierge Services
Fitness, Health & Wellness
Foot Care
Grocery Delivery
Health Clinics
Health Screenings
Hearing Resources & Services
HMOs & Health Insurance
Holistic Health & Alternative Medicine
Home Health Agencies
Hospices
Hospitals
House Cleaning Services
In-Home Care & Companions
Infusion
Medical & Drug Trials
Medical Equipment
Medication Reminder
Mental Health Services
Mobile Beauty Service
Mobile Medical Services
Mobility Equipment
Nutrition
Oxygen
Personalized Visitations
Pet Services
Pharmaceutical
Pharmacies
Physicians
Prescription Assistance
Products and Eqipment
Rehabilitation Facilities
Respite Care
Substance Abuse and Addiction
Telephone Reassurance
Therapy Services
Vision Resources & Services
Aquatic Classes & Therapies
Assistive Equipment
Associations for Specific Conditions
Care Management
Caregiving Resource & Support
Chiropractic Care
Conditions & Treatments
Counseling
Dental Resources & Services
Diabetic Resources
Dialysis
Diet & Nutrition
Emergency Response Systems
Errand & Concierge Services
Fitness, Health & Wellness
Foot Care
Grocery Delivery
Health Clinics
Health Screenings
Hearing Resources & Services
HMOs & Health Insurance
Holistic Health & Alternative Medicine
Home Health Agencies
Hospices
Hospitals
House Cleaning Services
In-Home Care & Companions
Infusion
Medical & Drug Trials
Medical Equipment
Medication Reminder
Mental Health Services
Mobile Beauty Service
Mobile Medical Services
Mobility Equipment
Nutrition
Oxygen
Personalized Visitations
Pet Services
Pharmaceutical
Pharmacies
Physicians
Prescription Assistance
Products and Eqipment
Rehabilitation Facilities
Respite Care
Substance Abuse and Addiction
Telephone Reassurance
Therapy Services
Vision Resources & Services
Adult Day Care Programs
Adult Day Care Programs provide a secure environment of companionship and activity for older adults during the day while their family caregivers work or need respite.
Aquatic Classes & Therapies
Aquatic Classes & Therapy consists of an exercise program that is performed in the water using the resistance of water instead of weights.
Assistive Equipment
Assistive Equipment include appliances or devices, which assists an individual in caring for themselves or performing work or leisure activities.
Associations for Specific Conditions
Associations for Specific Conditions list organizations that provide information and resources about medical conditions, such as: Alzheimer's, Cancer, and similar.
Care Management
Care Management services are provided by Care Managers who give guidance, assessment, care plans and coordination of services for an individual.
Caregiving Resource & Support
Resources & Support for caregiving provides information; resources, support groups and networks to help individuals better manage physical and mental stress of caregiving.
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic Care is care of the spine and musculoskeletal system that involves the manipulation or stretching of muscles or joints, and other treatments.
Conditions & Treatments
Conditions & Treatments list information and resources about symptoms, care options, education, treatments and care related to specific conditions.
Counseling
Counseling refers to services provided by trained professional such as family therapists, social workers, psychologist, psychiatrists and other individuals.
Dental Resources & Services
Dental Resources & Services lists organizations that provide dental services, resources or education; some may provide services on sliding scale payment arrangements.
Diabetic Resources
Diabetic Supplies include education, resources, or supplies needed for the care of diabetes, including test strips, glucometer, lancets and more.
Dialysis
Dialysis is used to clean individual's blood when one or both kidneys are defective or absent, and to remove excess accumulation of drugs or chemicals in the blood.
Diet & Nutrition
Diet & Nutrition can include nutritional advice, education or meal preparation from a registered dietician, personal chef; meals may be prepared in your home or delivered.
Emergency Response Systems
Emergency Response Systems (ERS) allow a person experiencing a medical emergency to transmit a signal via digital equipment, usually a telephone line.
Errand & Concierge Services
Errand & Concierge Services are provided by individuals or agencies; services may include errands, shopping, transportation; some companion care companies also provide this service.
Fitness, Health & Wellness
Fitness, Health & Wellness includes information, educations, programs and resources on healthy living topics offered by hospitals, community centers, or other organizations.
Foot Care
Foot Care includes resource and services related to the care of the lower leg, including Podiatry, Pedorathist, orthotics, specialized shoes, shoes for diabetics and more.
Grocery Delivery
Companies or individuals that deliver groceries to the home, may be provided by grocery stores, online shopping services or individuals.
Health Clinics
Health centers provide checkups when you're well, treatment when you're sick, immunizations, dental care and prescription drugs for your family, and more.
Health Screenings
Health Screenings are used to identify disease or conditions, thus enabling earlier intervention and management; many screenings are performed at hospitals, community centers or annual health screening events.
Hearing Resources & Services
Hearing Resources & Services lists organizations that provide hearing services, resources or education; some may provide services on sliding scale payment arrangements.
HMOs & Health Insurance
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) & Health Insurance provide a comprehensive range of health maintenance and treatment services for a prepaid fee, including Medicare supplemental plans.
Holistic Health & Alternative Medicine
Holistic Health & Alternative Medicine refers to alternative health services such as Acupuncture, Reflexology, Kelation, Reiki and Kinetic therapy.
Home Health Agencies
Home Health Agencies offer professional in-home care services and are licensed by the state to provide personal care, rehab therapies, and nursing services.
Hospices
Hospice is care provided to enhance the life of a person in the end stages of life, the focus of care is comfort and counseling, rather than treatment or lifesaving measures.
Hospitals
Hospitals are medical facilities offering emergency care, surgical care, testing, specialty care and other medical services, many offer community education and health screenings.
House Cleaning Services
House Cleaning Services also known as maid service can be provided on a weekly or monthly schedule or arranged for one time large cleaning jobs.
In-Home Care & Companions
In-Home Care & Companions is support by a caregiver or sitter in a clients home or community in order to provide companionship or assistance with personal care or errands.
Infusion
Infusion is the administration of medication or solutions intravenously, including: nutrition, antibiotics, antiviral, antifungal agents, pain management, chemotherapy or hydration.
Medical & Drug Trials
Medical & Drug Trials are used to establish average efficiency of a treatment as well as learn about side-effects; often participants receive new treatment or medication options.
Medical Equipment
Medical Supply may include aids for daily living or first aid, mobility equipment, or diabetic supplies.
Medication Reminder
Medication Reminders are services or devices that assist clients in remembering to take their medicine on the prescribed schedule.
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Services includes services such as inpatient and outpatient counseling, as well as, information, resources and education.
Mobile Beauty Service
Mobile Beauty Service is salons or individuals that offer their services to clients in their home or in a senior housing community.
Mobile Medical Services
Mobile Medical Services provides medical services that go directly to the individual's residence or a senior housing community; services include mobile x-ray, MRI and more.
Mobility Equipment
Mobility Equipment are products that individuals use to maintain their mobility and independence, such as lift chairs, wheelchairs and scooters.
Nutrition
Nutrition includes information on health diets, supplements, resources and assessments containing options and advice for improving an individual's nutritional status.
Oxygen
Oxygen includes liquid oxygen or concentrator systems, as well as, respiratory equipment and supplies.
Personalized Visitations
Personalized Visitation services provide companionship to an older adult at home or in a senior housing community; these visits do not address any personal care needs.
Pet Services
Pet Services includes products and services for pets, pet shelters, low cost veterinary services and a source for finding pet companions for individuals.
Pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical includes information about medications, drug companies, research and other education and resource services.
Pharmacies
Pharmacies provide prescription services to individuals and their families; many will help review prescriptions and compare costs.
Physicians
Physicians and geriatric physician specialists provide healthcare to older adults; they work in a clinic, private practice, visit senior communities or make house calls.
Prescription Assistance
Prescription Assistance includes resources and access to financial assistance and discounts programs that may lower the cost of medicine.
Products and Eqipment
Products and Equipment are items that make the tasks of daily living easier, including: bathroom safety items, specialized clothing, and other independent living aids.
Rehabilitation Facilities
Rehabilitation Facilities provides acute or sub-acute care to individuals in recovering from illness or accidents, including nursing and therapy services.
Respite Care
Respite Care is short term relief for family caregivers to take a break from the caregiving responsibilities, including: housing, home care, day care, or financial assistance.
Substance Abuse and Addiction
Substance Abuse and Addidction may be treated with inpatient or outpatient services through counseling and medical help; education and other resources may also be found here.
Telephone Reassurance
Telephone Reassurances provided by companies who offer regular, pre-scheduled calls to individuals who live alone as a routine safety check and to reduce loneliness.
Therapy Services
Therapy Services include occupational, physical, respiratory and speech therapy on an inpatient or outpatient basis.
Vision Resources & Services
Vision Resources & Services lists organizations that provide vision services, resources or education; some may provide services on sliding scale payment arrangements.
Adult Day Care Programs provide a secure environment of companionship and activity for older adults during the day while their family caregivers work or need respite.
Aquatic Classes & Therapies
Aquatic Classes & Therapy consists of an exercise program that is performed in the water using the resistance of water instead of weights.
Assistive Equipment
Assistive Equipment include appliances or devices, which assists an individual in caring for themselves or performing work or leisure activities.
Associations for Specific Conditions
Associations for Specific Conditions list organizations that provide information and resources about medical conditions, such as: Alzheimer's, Cancer, and similar.
Care Management
Care Management services are provided by Care Managers who give guidance, assessment, care plans and coordination of services for an individual.
Caregiving Resource & Support
Resources & Support for caregiving provides information; resources, support groups and networks to help individuals better manage physical and mental stress of caregiving.
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic Care is care of the spine and musculoskeletal system that involves the manipulation or stretching of muscles or joints, and other treatments.
Conditions & Treatments
Conditions & Treatments list information and resources about symptoms, care options, education, treatments and care related to specific conditions.
Counseling
Counseling refers to services provided by trained professional such as family therapists, social workers, psychologist, psychiatrists and other individuals.
Dental Resources & Services
Dental Resources & Services lists organizations that provide dental services, resources or education; some may provide services on sliding scale payment arrangements.
Diabetic Resources
Diabetic Supplies include education, resources, or supplies needed for the care of diabetes, including test strips, glucometer, lancets and more.
Dialysis
Dialysis is used to clean individual's blood when one or both kidneys are defective or absent, and to remove excess accumulation of drugs or chemicals in the blood.
Diet & Nutrition
Diet & Nutrition can include nutritional advice, education or meal preparation from a registered dietician, personal chef; meals may be prepared in your home or delivered.
Emergency Response Systems
Emergency Response Systems (ERS) allow a person experiencing a medical emergency to transmit a signal via digital equipment, usually a telephone line.
Errand & Concierge Services
Errand & Concierge Services are provided by individuals or agencies; services may include errands, shopping, transportation; some companion care companies also provide this service.
Fitness, Health & Wellness
Fitness, Health & Wellness includes information, educations, programs and resources on healthy living topics offered by hospitals, community centers, or other organizations.
Foot Care
Foot Care includes resource and services related to the care of the lower leg, including Podiatry, Pedorathist, orthotics, specialized shoes, shoes for diabetics and more.
Grocery Delivery
Companies or individuals that deliver groceries to the home, may be provided by grocery stores, online shopping services or individuals.
Health Clinics
Health centers provide checkups when you're well, treatment when you're sick, immunizations, dental care and prescription drugs for your family, and more.
Health Screenings
Health Screenings are used to identify disease or conditions, thus enabling earlier intervention and management; many screenings are performed at hospitals, community centers or annual health screening events.
Hearing Resources & Services
Hearing Resources & Services lists organizations that provide hearing services, resources or education; some may provide services on sliding scale payment arrangements.
HMOs & Health Insurance
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) & Health Insurance provide a comprehensive range of health maintenance and treatment services for a prepaid fee, including Medicare supplemental plans.
Holistic Health & Alternative Medicine
Holistic Health & Alternative Medicine refers to alternative health services such as Acupuncture, Reflexology, Kelation, Reiki and Kinetic therapy.
Home Health Agencies
Home Health Agencies offer professional in-home care services and are licensed by the state to provide personal care, rehab therapies, and nursing services.
Hospices
Hospice is care provided to enhance the life of a person in the end stages of life, the focus of care is comfort and counseling, rather than treatment or lifesaving measures.
Hospitals
Hospitals are medical facilities offering emergency care, surgical care, testing, specialty care and other medical services, many offer community education and health screenings.
House Cleaning Services
House Cleaning Services also known as maid service can be provided on a weekly or monthly schedule or arranged for one time large cleaning jobs.
In-Home Care & Companions
In-Home Care & Companions is support by a caregiver or sitter in a clients home or community in order to provide companionship or assistance with personal care or errands.
Infusion
Infusion is the administration of medication or solutions intravenously, including: nutrition, antibiotics, antiviral, antifungal agents, pain management, chemotherapy or hydration.
Medical & Drug Trials
Medical & Drug Trials are used to establish average efficiency of a treatment as well as learn about side-effects; often participants receive new treatment or medication options.
Medical Equipment
Medical Supply may include aids for daily living or first aid, mobility equipment, or diabetic supplies.
Medication Reminder
Medication Reminders are services or devices that assist clients in remembering to take their medicine on the prescribed schedule.
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Services includes services such as inpatient and outpatient counseling, as well as, information, resources and education.
Mobile Beauty Service
Mobile Beauty Service is salons or individuals that offer their services to clients in their home or in a senior housing community.
Mobile Medical Services
Mobile Medical Services provides medical services that go directly to the individual's residence or a senior housing community; services include mobile x-ray, MRI and more.
Mobility Equipment
Mobility Equipment are products that individuals use to maintain their mobility and independence, such as lift chairs, wheelchairs and scooters.
Nutrition
Nutrition includes information on health diets, supplements, resources and assessments containing options and advice for improving an individual's nutritional status.
Oxygen
Oxygen includes liquid oxygen or concentrator systems, as well as, respiratory equipment and supplies.
Personalized Visitations
Personalized Visitation services provide companionship to an older adult at home or in a senior housing community; these visits do not address any personal care needs.
Pet Services
Pet Services includes products and services for pets, pet shelters, low cost veterinary services and a source for finding pet companions for individuals.
Pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical includes information about medications, drug companies, research and other education and resource services.
Pharmacies
Pharmacies provide prescription services to individuals and their families; many will help review prescriptions and compare costs.
Physicians
Physicians and geriatric physician specialists provide healthcare to older adults; they work in a clinic, private practice, visit senior communities or make house calls.
Prescription Assistance
Prescription Assistance includes resources and access to financial assistance and discounts programs that may lower the cost of medicine.
Products and Eqipment
Products and Equipment are items that make the tasks of daily living easier, including: bathroom safety items, specialized clothing, and other independent living aids.
Rehabilitation Facilities
Rehabilitation Facilities provides acute or sub-acute care to individuals in recovering from illness or accidents, including nursing and therapy services.
Respite Care
Respite Care is short term relief for family caregivers to take a break from the caregiving responsibilities, including: housing, home care, day care, or financial assistance.
Substance Abuse and Addiction
Substance Abuse and Addidction may be treated with inpatient or outpatient services through counseling and medical help; education and other resources may also be found here.
Telephone Reassurance
Telephone Reassurances provided by companies who offer regular, pre-scheduled calls to individuals who live alone as a routine safety check and to reduce loneliness.
Therapy Services
Therapy Services include occupational, physical, respiratory and speech therapy on an inpatient or outpatient basis.
Vision Resources & Services
Vision Resources & Services lists organizations that provide vision services, resources or education; some may provide services on sliding scale payment arrangements.

