How to Get Started with Home Care in Augusta, GA

For seniors who are struggling with their ongoing health conditions and limited mobility, it’s a challenge to find the necessary resources they need. Our home senior care services can be a real lifeline for your loved one’s health and safety at home, as well as your family’s peace of mind.

It's normal to feel overwhelmed with so much information about home care out there. Visiting Angels of Augusta is here to help you with the process of gathering information and getting started with home care.

Step By Step Overview

The step-by-step process is quick and easy to get started with our local Visiting Angels!

Preparing For Your In-Home Assessment

The first step is to schedule your in-home consultation. Once an appointment is booked, it is important for you to prepare yourself and your loved one for the assessment. This might mean having a family meeting in advance to discuss the importance of accessing senior care services for your loved one. Remind your loved one that our caregivers act as resources, to provide help and encourage independence. We can help your loved one work toward better physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Some additional preparation may be in order, as well, including:

• Gathering up-to-date contact information for emergency contacts
• Determining the schedule and level of care your loved one needs (part-time, full-time, around-the-clock, etc.)
• Deciding on a realistic budget for care and finding out if your loved one has applicable long-term care insurance
• Writing down a list of questions you have for our care coordinator
• Speaking with your loved one about what home care assistance they would benefit the most from
  
  

What to Expect During the Home Consultation

During the consultation, we will go over the home care services your loved one needs assistance with. At our initial consult, we discuss the following items with seniors and their families:

• What specific care needs of the elder are (pertaining to things such as incontinence, mobility, meals and diet, dressing, grooming, and bathing)


• A review of care services schedules, eating, and sleeping routines


• The emotional needs that should be addressed like companionship, conversation, activities, and social interaction


• Light housekeeping, laundry, linens, groceries, and meal preparation


• Any scheduling logistics, clarification about access to the home, and information about what to do for schedule changes.

Caring for Your Loved One

At Visiting Angels of Augusta, we understand how difficult it can be to let a new caregiver into your home, especially when they’ll be taking over the care for your loved one. As America’s leading senior home care provider, you can take solace knowing that our caregivers are reliable, compassionate, and respectful members who live in the same neighborhoods as the clients they serve. As such, your loved one is in the best hands possible.

If you are interested in home care for the well-being of an aging relative who lives in Augusta, Evans, Martinez, or the surrounding area, Visiting Angels offers top quality home care services, with care plans as unique as your loved one! Call our local agency today at 706-955-4220 to schedule your free, in-home assessment.