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Serving Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Mt. Prospect and Rolling Meadows, IL

Visiting Angels ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL

415 W Golf Rd #32
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847-963-8944
Fax: 888-233-7561

What is Home Care

Home care is a service that allows seniors or those with disabilities to receive the care they need in the comfort of their home.

Most seniors prefer to live at home for as long as they can. At Visiting Angels Arlington Heights, IL, we understand why. This is a vibrant yet tranquil area to retire to, and people would rather age in comfort and familiarity than adjust to a new, unfamiliar location. Our at-home care services are highly customizable so that a broad diversity of older adults have the option to remain in place – by receiving high-quality care that matches their preferences and needs.

What are the Benefits of Home Care?

Our caregiving team has seen first hand the benefits of having someone in the home to help with the basic needs of daily living with dignity and compassion. We have also had family members who want to remain at home as long as possible, so we know just how transformative these kinds of services can be. An older person may require physical support to get around or daily reminders form a caregiver due to cognitive decline. But they still have interests and passions, and our programs provide them with added confidence to lead more fulfilling and independent lives.

How Home Care Helps Seniors

It’s often the small adjustments that professional caregivers employ that distinguish them from someone without the same experience. What does that mean in practical terms? Family members with the best of intentions often struggle to provide assistance with common daily tasks that require support. Here are a few examples of why someone may consider employing an in-home caregiver for their loved one:

• Home Safety: A caregiver will keep an eye out for anything in the home that could pose a risk to an unsteady person. They pay attention to clutter, loose rugs, and misplaced furniture to create a calm, hazard-free setting.
• Mobility Assistance: Caregivers understand the proper techniques for transferring a person safely without causing pain or discomfort. A family member could hurt their back lifting someone out of bed or lowering them into a chair. But a professional is trained in positioning and moving the individual in a way that minimizes the risk of falls.
• Bathing and Hygiene: When caregivers assist with showering, bathing and personal hygiene, they do so discreetly, maintaining the client’s dignity and comfort during these intimate tasks. They pay attention to details like water temperature and know strategies for avoiding slips.
• Appropriate Physical Activity: This is another area where the best of intentions aren’t always enough. Caregivers can help seniors maintain mobility and strength while understanding the limitations an individual’s condition may pose.
• Help with Toileting: A professional not only ensures hygiene and comfort – we also know when to step away to offer privacy, but remain close enough so we can step in if help is needed.
• Dressing Aids: Our team understands things like adaptive clothing techniques that a well-meaning friend may not know about. This allows them to dress individuals in a way that minimizes discomfort, as well as avoiding injury by preventing clothing from becoming entangled in a walker or wheelchair.
• Cognitive Support: Your loved one with dementia will likely need help with reminders and decision-making, in addition to support with daily routines. A caregiver specialized in this area will know how to handle behaviors such as agitation or confusion.

Visiting Angels works closely with each family to provide the most appropriate care plan for their demands.

Contact Visiting Angels of Arlington Heights Today

Our senior care services are available in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Elk Grove, Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, and other nearby communities.

Do you have questions about getting the right care for your situation? Call us at 847-963-8944 for answers. Otherwise, reach out to us online to set up a free consultation today.