No Need to Leave Your Home – Let 24/7 Care Come to You
Aging is a natural process. As a person ages, their immunity weakens and they may lose some of their physical functions. When this happens, they require more assistance to carry out day to day activities. Families are then faced with the difficult decision of the best care option for their loved one. In the past, the only option for families was to send their loved ones to a care facility. However, with the introduction of home care services, families can provide their elderly loved ones with 24 hour care at home.
What is 24/7 In-Home Care?
24 hour care at home involves having a professional caregiver come into your home to provide the elderly loved one with assistance in all activities. This is different from live-in care. Live-in care has a caregiver move into your home. The same caregiver is therefore there throughout the day and night. With 24/7 in-home care, you will have a minimum of two different caregivers. They work in shifts to ensure that there is always someone present and keeping an eye on things during the day and throughout the night.
24/7 in-home care is designed to provide the elderly with assistance and companionship. They are able to age in the comfort and familiarity of their homes. Caregivers provide a wide range of services including:
- Assistance with self-care activities including dressing, grooming, bathing, using the toilet and brushing teeth
- Ensure safe transfer and movement from wheelchair to toilet, bed to wheelchair and vice versa.
- Light housekeeping
- Running errands
- Laundry
- Administering medication
- Preparing meals
- Companionship
- Supervision
- Exercise
Home care assistance services will provide you with professionals that are able to meet any particular needs you may have. It is therefore worth taking the time to speak with them and let your family’s needs and requirements be known.
Does Your Loved One Need 24/7 In-Home Care?
Declining health is a normal part of aging. Our loved ones require more care and attention as they grow older. However, it can be difficult for families to determine exactly what their loved ones need. It can be difficult to accept that you are no longer able to meet your loved one’s needs. If you’re trying to determine whether it is time to seek professional home care assistance, look out for the following signs:
- Frequent falls
- Compromised balance
- Fainting and confusion resulting from dehydration
- Difficulty drinking or eating without the need for assistance
- Frequent episodes of getting lost or wandering from home
- Confusion
- Sleepwalking
- Increased bathroom accidents
- Mobility issues
- Returning home after hospitalization
- Family caregiver is suffering chronic stress or sleep deprivation
Benefits of 24/7 Home Care Services
Families have various options for providing care for their loved ones. However, homecare assistance stands out as one of the best choices for various reasons.
1. Personalized care
With personalized in-home care, your loved one will receive one-on-one care from the professionals you hire. Their meals and activities will be tailored to meet their specific needs and requirements. The care provided can be tailored to meet your loved one’s preferences. This ensures the comfort of your loved one.
2. Increased safety
With in-home care, there is always someone supervising your loved one. Unlike live-in care where the professional caregiver will have to take time to sleep or rest, 24/7 in-home caregivers work in shifts. There is therefore always someone ready to assist as well as to keep their eyes on your loved one. Your loved one will be kept safe from the risk of injury.
3. Independence
In-home care enables your elderly loved one to continue living in the comfort of their home for longer. They can therefore continue living in a familiar environment and continue with their familiar routines. They don’t have to adjust to a new environment and new routines as they could have in a facility. In-home care ensures stability for the seniors. They will feel more confident and independent as a result.
4. Companionship
24/7 in-home care ensures that your elderly loved one has someone to keep them company throughout the day and night. They will have someone they can talk to and rely on for emotional support. They will have a friend to accompany them to activities. This helps to prevent loneliness and depression.
5. Respite for the family caregiver
Taking care of a loved one is not an easy task. It is not uncommon for family caregivers to become overwhelmed when providing care to their elderly loved ones. In-home care offers these caregivers the opportunity to take a break. They are able to run their errands or simply relax knowing that there is someone watching and caring for their loved one. They are therefore able to return to caring for their loved one.
Are you considering 24/7 in-home care for your loved one? Contact Companion Care to discuss your needs and learn how we can help.