Temporary and Extended Elder Home Care Options
Sometimes these illnesses and disabilities are temporary such as when a senior comes home to recover from a hospital stay. In many other cases, their conditions are chronic and sometimes progressive, thus requiring more extended or permanent in-home care. The good news is that seniors who need help can age in place safely at home with the right type of care that addresses their unique needs. Proper home care can promote their overall well-being and keep them from making unnecessary trips to hospitals or nursing facilities.
A smart place to begin exploring home care options is by having an honest dialogue with your loved ones. Inquire about what activities they are having difficulty performing. Understand what limitations they might be experiencing such as personal care needs, eyesight or mobility issues in or out of the home. Their answers will help you determine what type and level of care they require to continue to live safely and comfortably at home.
If you are unsure what type and degree of assistance an elder needs, contact us. Our Client Care Coordinators are trained and experienced in identifying what type and amount of care your loved one requires and they understand how to personalize it in ways that give everyone involved the peace of mind they seek.
Our Wide Range Of Senior Home Care Services
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Personal Care
Personal care assistance helps your loved one live comfortably at home with dignity. Symptoms of aging can restrict an elderly person’s ability to groom, bathe, dress, use the bathroom and move around the home safely. Helping them care for themselves to the extent of their ability promotes both their physical and mental well-being.
At Valley Home Care, we don’t subscribe to the “one-size-fits-all” approach to personal care. We work with family members to assess what type and amount of personal care is needed. We encourage every senior client to participate in personal care activities as much as possible because it gives them a sense of accomplishment knowing they are still active in their own care.
Meal Preparation
Proper nutrition is essential to the health of seniors. Many elderly have special dietary needs that limit the type and amounts of certain food groups. Our Caregivers understand the importance of having regular, balanced meals that conform to the nutritional and health related needs of the clients they serve.
Our approach to meal preparation is more than just cooking food. For seniors that enjoy being active in the kitchen, we encourage them to participate in the preparation of meals to the extent of their ability and interest. Our Caregivers will even accompany clients to the supermarket to help them select the food items they enjoy eating. Whether its breakfast, lunch, dinner or an in-between snack, we try to make meal time a fun, enjoyable experience.
Housekeeping Assistance
Many seniors take pride in keeping a tidy home. Unfortunately, symptoms of aging can eventually limit their ability to perform essential housekeeping chores. A clean, orderly home is important because it reduces safety risks and promotes a healthy living environment.
At Valley Home Care, we can give your loved ones the assistance they need with light housekeeping chores including vacuuming, laundry, dusting, ironing and keeping the kitchen and bathrooms clean. We’ll even provide them with the assistance they require in caring for pets. Our Caregivers can schedule visits as little or as often as necessary, depending on their unique needs. If you are unsure of what type or amount of help is necessary, call us for a needs assessment. We’ll help customize a plan that allows your loved one to continue to live in a safe, clean and comfortable home.
Medication Reminders & Safety
Most seniors are taking medications for health reasons and it’s important that the medications are taken on time in the prescribed amount. Many elderly people forget to take their medications or they skip a time, both situations being dangerous to their health and well-being. Seniors suffering memory loss issues are especially prone to mishaps in medication administration.
Proper management of medications whether prescribed or over-the-counter is a vital aspect of keeping seniors living at home. Our Caregivers make sure your loved ones take the right medications in the right amount at the right time. They are also trained to look for signs of unusual responses to medications and they will alert family members or medical personnel if such situations arise. Our Caregivers track medication inventory to assure the supply is properly maintained.
Transportation Assistance
Home care does not mean your loved one is homebound. Many seniors continue to live full, active lives despite their aging disabilities and having access to transportation allows them to get out of the house and enjoy their sense of freedom.
Our Caregivers transport and accompany seniors on medical appointments, trips to the beauty salon, errands at retail stores, church services and visits to the homes of family and friends. Seniors enjoy the freedom and mobility of having transportation and family members enjoy knowing their loved ones are safe and well-cared for when out of the house.
Companionship
One of the most devastating yet preventable aspects of aging is the sense of feeling alone. At Valley Home Care, we know that even the most caring families can’t be with their elderly loved ones all the time. Our Caregivers fill the void by providing empathetic companionship to seniors who might otherwise be alone.
Our Caregivers are not glorified babysitters. They interact with their clients, whether it’s talking about a movie or program on television, playing a fun board game, participating in a hobby interest or just chatting about good times past and present. We can provide companionship for part or a whole day, on intervals that best meet the schedules of your family.