Unlocking the Full Benefits of Home Care for Family Members
Over the years, home care has evolved from providing basic assistance around the home to offering a holistic approach that fosters a higher quality of life for seniors who receive such services. It has become an invaluable resource for seniors, offering several benefits for both older adults and their families. Visiting Angels Southlake is proud to offer exceptional senior care services for older adults in Southlake and the surrounding communities. We’re committed to providing families with the best possible in-home care services. If you’re beginning to explore home care, here are four essential factors that can help you unlock the full benefits of home care for your aging loved one and yourself.
Assess Care Needs
One of the most significant advantages of home care is its ability to cater to a senior’s unique needs. Whether your loved one needs assistance with personal care, such as showing or dressing, or wants someone to keep them company during the day, home care can address those needs. As you explore home care, start by assessing your loved one’s care needs. At Visiting Angels Southlake, we sit down with families to help them evaluate where help is needed most. Our free consultation allows us to get to know your loved one, learn more about their health condition and personal care requirements, and address any concerns or questions from the family.
Discuss Preferences
Another advantage of home care is the ability to schedule care based on a senior’s preferences and routines. In order to unlock the full potential of home care, it’s important that families discuss preferences with their aging loved one prior to starting home care services. Take time to ask your loved one about their preferences and expectations regarding care. Consider their routine before scheduling home care services so that care aligns with their habits. Visiting Angels Southlake recognizes the importance of familiarity and routine. After determining the care needs of a senior, we work with the senior and their family to create a customized care plan that meets their needs and preferences.
Provide Feedback
Once home care services have begun, it’s important that seniors and their families provide feedback regularly. Recognize that it may take time for both the care recipient and professional caregiver to develop rapport. However, if your loved one isn’t jiving with their caregiver after several visits, kindly discuss this with the home care company. It’s also important that you address any concerns promptly. Punctual critiques allow the home care company to make adjustments immediately and resolve any miscommunications that may have occurred. Visiting Angels Southlake understands the importance of feedback. Continuous monitoring is standard; we make regular phone calls and at-home care visits to ensure our clients receive the highest standard of care. We also welcome calls from concerned families, day or night. We work diligently to ensure that our families and clients have peace of mind when partnering with us for their home care needs.
Regularly Reevaluate Care Needs
Lastly, unlock the full benefits of home care by regularly reevaluating your loved one’s care needs. Assess how they’re doing at least once a month and remain involved in their life. Although professional caregivers may be handling the caregiving aspects, it’s important that families maintain an active presence and spend quality time with their aging loved ones. Spending time together helps families see firsthand how their loved ones are doing and whether or not it’s time to adjust the care plan. Visiting Angels Southlake understands that care needs evolve over time. Our care plans aren’t set in stone. We regularly assess our clients and can easily adjust care plans as needed. We can also add more days per week or hours per day as your aging loved one’s care needs progress.
Visiting Angels Southlake is committed to providing the best quality home care to our clients and their families. We’re also dedicated to educating families about other local resources that are available to seniors who may not be ready for home care but could still use assistance. Organizations like Call a Ride of Southlake and Serving Our Seniors provide transportation services for seniors for medical, social, and personal needs. The Marq Southlake offers a variety of senior activities and programs, including fitness and art classes, senior trips, and special events. Metroport Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals delivered to qualifying seniors. Tarrant Cares provides numerous resources and information for seniors and their family caregivers.
When you are ready to take the first step in getting the help you need at home, either for yourself or an aging loved one, Visiting Angels Southlake is here for you. Simply contact us by calling 817-684-1996 to schedule your free consultation.