The Myth of “One Size Fits All” Home Care in Bethesda, MD
At Visiting Angels, we understand our clients in Bethesda, Aspen Hill, Silver Spring and surrounding areas in Maryland have unique needs and schedules, which is why we stick to personalized home care services instead of a “one size fits all” model
Being able to track down the right caregiving agency in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties can be a daunting process, especially if you don’t know what questions to ask or where to look. If you’re not familiar with the home health care industry, it can be very hard to know where to start or what to look for in an agency.
All of the difficulty you will find in searching for home care agencies is being able to distinguish between them. This is because many agencies appear to advertise “one size fits all” care, which means providing the same level of service to all clients. Once you meet with the agency, you may come to find out that their services don’t really fit your loved one’s needs. This is because there really is no such thing as “one size fits all” in-home senior care.
At Visiting Angels of Bethesda, we don’t abide by this mantra; instead, we focus on a personalized approach where we cater our services to the individual needs of each of our clients. We understand that everyone’s needs are not the same, and therefore we put in the effort to get to know your loved one’s specific needs, preferences and situation when we come up with our personalized care plans.
Why the “One Size Fits All” Home Care Model Doesn’t Work for Seniors in Bethesda and Surrounding Areas
There is undoubtedly some appeal in the “one size fits all” model for caregiving agencies. For families, it means they don’t have to do as much research looking up the right agency, and for the agency, they can take a standardized approach to home care and not worry about personalizing care plans.
However, there are some obvious problems with this standardized approach; not everyone’s needs are the same and the home care field is a deeply personal business. The “one size fits all” approach counts on everyone’s preferences and conditions being the same and this simply isn’t the case with most seniors. Taking this approach inevitably leads to a poorer quality of health-care.
The “one size fits all” approach is further made worse when you consider the stakes involved in home care; a senior’s quality of life. Many seniors rely on this assistance to be able to continue living independently at home, and if they are treated with service that’s unfit for their needs, it can inevitably lead to lower overall health and well-being. This also means they will most likely not be able to continue living comfortably at home and may need to be moved to an assisted living facility.
Why Visiting Angels of Bethesda Uses a Personalized Approach to Senior Care
As an agency that’s been serving seniors throughout Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties since 2002, the team at Visiting Angels of Bethesda understands that our clients have their own unique needs, personalities and schedules. That’s why when we begin with a new client, we make sure to create a fully customized care plan based on the services they need and the schedule they prefer. Whether your loved one needs a caregiver for a few hours a day, a few days a week or throughout the month, we’ll be there when your loved one needs us most. In addition, we also offer specialized solutions for seniors with more comprehensive care needs, including memory care for seniors with dementia, palliative care, fall prevention solutions and so much more.
When you choose Visiting Angels of Bethesda to be your partner in senior care, you can have peace of mind knowing your loved one will receive the care they truly need from a team that will put their needs first.
To find out more about how Visiting Angels can improve the quality of life for your senior loved one, contact our Bethesda, MD office today.