How the Best Providers of Elder Care Services Define "Care"

How the Best Providers of Elder Care Services Define “Care”

As you look for an elder care services provider, it’s important to understand that each provider will define care differently. Understanding how they see care will help you understand how they approach their work, their clients, and if that matches up with your needs.

At Visiting Angels of Fresno, we understand that the definition is complex and unique to everyone we serve.

We don’t want to define care in a single sentence. To truly explain what care means to us, we’re going to look it from four different lenses:

• Customization
• Assistance
• Respect
• Engagement

How We Spell Out “Care”

Customization

The process of aging is different for each senior. To provide quality care, it’s important to accommodate their unique journey.

At Visiting Angels of Fresno, we prioritize our personalized care plans. Before administering care to our clients in Fresno, we evaluate a variety of factors including their personal preferences, daily schedule, and caregiving needs in order to create a care plan that’s right for them.

Assistance

After going through physical or cognitive ailments, a senior may need outside help to maintain a safe, happy quality of life. Depending on what elder care services provider you’re researching, that assistance may look different. Some will focus on basic services like companion care and exclude personal care. Other providers will include both of those types of services, as well as other personalized services.

As you further research care options, it’s important to find out what services they provide as well as what they don’t provide. Also, since care needs may grow over time, be sure to ask the care provider about whether their care plans are adjustable.

Respect

Evaluating the importance of respect to an elder care services provider is very important. Some caregivers talk down to their clients or treat them like just a task to accomplish. When clients are treated this way, the emotional hurt of care often outweigh the benefits.

The best providers understand the importance of treating their clients with respect. Through this mindset, they approach each client with compassion, respect, and dignity.

Engagement

At Visiting Angels of Fresno, we know that engagement allows caregivers to develop close relationships with their clients and provide a sense of companionship.  Through this engagement, clients feel happy and secure.

We put forth an effort to keep our clients’ families involved every step of the way, no matter the distance. Additionally, we schedule quality time between our clients and their loved ones as well as filling in when family caregivers may feel overwhelmed.

If you’re interested in learning more about the elder care services in Fresno, call Visiting Angels of Fresno today to schedule a free in-home consultation.