Smart spending: Healthcare services at home need not be expensive

Since there is little insurance cover, one has to meet the expenses out of one's own pocket

With growing urbanisation and a busier lifestyle, staying with parents is almost impossible for most. So, there is always the fear of their deteriorating health and need for specialised help in tough times. Don’t worry, now there is help.

A number of home healthcare providers have started offering these services. And, these aren’t necessarily more expensive than hospitals. The demand for such services is picking up pace because of the convenience they provides to already ill patients. “Inter-connectivity through devices and portability of treatments and equipment make it feasible to provide critical care in the comfortable environment of a residence,”