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How 24-Hour Home Care Helps Seniors in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, CA Age in Place

Visiting Angels provides around-the-clock for seniors in Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Marina, CA through our 24-hour home care services

If you are searching for a long-term care solution for a loved one with arising care needs or safety concerns, you will most likely have to choose between facilitated care and live-in or 24-hour home care services. Visiting Angels Central Coast can help you decide what the best option is for your aging mom or dad.

How to Tell if It is Time for Constant Care

As it sometimes happens to aging adults, care provided by a family caregiver or a reliable agency may not be sufficient as new needs arise. The signs that indicate a switch to 24/7 care may be required include:

  • Bruising or minor injuries that point to falls
  • Bed wetting or other incontinence accidents
  • Increased reliance on aids and assistive devices
  • Wandering and/or confusion that may be a sign of cognitive decline
  • Arising need for feeding assistance
  • Recent return home from the hospital
  • Impaired mobility as a result of a stroke or a chronic condition

Differences Between Live-in and 24-Hour Home Care

Although live-in and 24-hour care may sound almost identical to most people, the terms of care significantly differ between the two. Getting familiar with these differences can help you make the best decision regarding your loved one’s specific circumstances.

Live-In Care

Caregivers perform duties outlined in the care plan while staying in the client’s home on a live-in basis. Usually, one professional works during the week while another is there for the weekends. The client is expected to provide a resting room as caregivers are allowed an 8-hour break between shifts.

Pros: With just two caregivers, it is easier for care professionals to get familiar with your loved one’s routines, needs, and moods.

Cons: Your parent will not receive direct supervision during the 8-hour interim, which may be a problem for some families.

24-Hour Care

A small team of caregivers rotate shifts to ensure someone is always available to assist your loved one at any time of day or night.

Pros: Rotations ensure caregivers are always well-rested, alert, and ready to assist.

Cons: There are two downsides to 24-hour home care – there is less consistency in caregivers and the costs are typically higher than live-in care.

What Is the Best Choice for Your Senior Loved One?

Live-in care may be a better solution for a loved one who:

  • Needs minimal or no assistance through the night
  • Does not need ongoing, constant supervision

24-hour care is more appropriate if your parent:

  • Frequently wanders
  • Poses a threat to themselves as a result of physical or mental limitations
  • Awakes several times during the night

At Visiting Angels Central Coast, our non-medical care plans can be tailored to fit any schedule and address a range of needs - from hourly, overnight, and occasional respite to full-time and 24-hour home care. We offer a wide array of assistive services, including assistance with personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation and transportation.

Call our Scotts Valley, CA office today to learn more about how we can help your loved one.  

Serving Scotts Valley, Watsonville, Marina, Carmel, Santa Cruz, Aptos, Salinas, and throughout Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties in California

Visiting Angels CENTRAL COAST IN CALIFORNIA
5274 Scotts Valley Dr #102
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Phone: 831-430-0616
Fax: 831-430-0612
HCO #444700002

Serving Scotts Valley, Watsonville, Marina, Carmel, Santa Cruz, Aptos, Salinas, and throughout Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties in California

Visiting Angels CENTRAL COAST IN CALIFORNIA
5274 Scotts Valley Dr #102
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Phone: 831-430-0616
Fax: 831-430-0612
HCO #444700002