10 Benefits of 24-Hour Home Care

As our loved ones age and are diagnosed with a chronic health condition or a physical or emotional limitation, it can be challenging to live by themselves. If this is the case, they may be seeking the benefits of 24-hour care. 24-hour home care isn't always easy for family members to provide or sustain on their own; similarly, family members may not feel comfortable transferring their loved ones into a nursing home or to an assisted living facility.

If you find yourself in this challenging situation, you may want to research the benefits of 24 hour home care for your loved one. A professional caregiver can be there day or night to assist your senior in their own home.

Why Choose 24-Hour Home Care?

As seniors age, life can become more challenging to manage on their own; issues like poor eyesight, mobility problems, memory issues, and any deteriorating health issues can make day-to-day activities feel like a chore than they should. Visiting Angels Hoboken offers home care around the clock from our highly trained and skilled caregivers. Our team provides safe support within the home alongside their companionship. 

Here are ten benefits of 24-hour home care:

1. Personalized care
   Our caregivers offer access to a high level of personal care. With the assistance of our team, your loved ones will have their meals, activities, and other requests tailed made to fit their preferences.
   
2. Companionship
   While receiving physical assistance, our clients are also given the added benefit of 24-hour hour home care companionship. Our caregivers will be there to provide emotional support and one-to-one companion care as needed-- doing whatever they need to help your loved one avoid loneliness.
   
3. Independence
   Don't be concerned about your loved one losing their independence while receiving care at home. Our caregivers are there to assist as needed, leaving your loved ones safe and with their freedom. 
   
4. Affordability
   Visiting Angels is much cheaper than other care facilities because we only charge for what your senior is truly needing assistance with. Visiting Angels offers reliable, affordable home care services. This is a benefit of 24 hour home care.
   
5. Safety
   We hire individuals that are experienced and highly trained to work with senior clients. Our care team is staffed with highly skilled providers in identifying fall risks and any other potential household hazards for seniors. 
   
6. Friends and family support
   When your loved one lives in a nursing home or care facility, their visitors will have to follow a visitation schedule. With care support, they can have the flexibility of having visitors in their own home whenever they would like
   
7. Respite Care for Family Caregivers 
   When caring for aging family members, family caregivers can tend to become overwhelmed. When this happens, these family caregivers can benefit from respite care. Visiting Angels respite care provides a caregiver when needed so that family caregivers can take a much-needed break, allowing them to focus on their own needs. When they are away, they never have to worry about their senior loved ones and their care. 
   
8. Lifestyle Maintenance 
   Seniors that move into care facilities will experience change-- their surroundings, the people, and schedules. These changes can be upsetting and disruptive to their schedule and emotions. With 24-hour care, seniors can receive care where they feel most comfortable.  
   
9. Assistance With Chores
   It can be difficult for those who are struggling with illness to complete chores around the home. If this is the care for your loved one, they can benefit from Visiting Angels care services. A caregiver can assist with daily chores, as well as help keep the home tidy.
   
10. Transportation Assistance
    When needed, caregivers can provide day-to-day transportation to and from doctor appointments, grocery store visits, and other out-of-home activities when family members cannot take their loved ones to run errands, which is when our Angels can assist. 
    

Home Assessments for 24-Hour care

Visiting Angels start all new clients off with an in-home assessment. Our care professionals will listen and learn more about your loved ones' needs and conditions during this assessment. This information is then used to create a care plan; we offer families our Select Your Caregiver® program, which lets our clients and their family members vet potential caregivers. 

If you are looking for 24-hour care at home for a loved one, reach out to Visiting Angels Hoboken today for an in-home assessment.