FAQs: Elder Care in Hyattsville, MD and the Surrounding Area
Q. What kind of elder care services do you provide?
A: At Visiting Angels of Hyattsville, we offer personal and companion care services. We’re dedicated to helping seniors get the one on one care that they need to stay at home safely and with dignity. Our in home care services may include but are not limited to laundry, light housekeeping, fall prevention, bathing assistance, friendly companionship, and transportation to appointments.
Q: What does the term "aging in place" mean?
A: Aging in place typically refers to the act of growing old in their home or the family home. This would be the opposite of staying in institutional residential care, like within a nursing home. For some clients, “aging in place” may mean the ability to stay in an assisted living facility
Q: Do you provide services in assisted living facilities?
A: Yes, we do! Some of our clients believe that their assisted living facility isn’t providing the elder care that they need to maintain their independence. In those cases, we can provide a trusted caregiver to help. Though, in some states, you aren’t allowed to provide private help in an assisted living facility or nursing home. Be sure to research the rules in your state beforehand.
Q: How quickly can home care services be provided/started?
A: Most of our services can begin within a 48-hour period. Sometimes, care can begin on the same day.
Q: How easily can I change the schedule?
A: To change the schedule, you just have to give as little as a week’s notice. At Visiting Angels, you are our priority. We’ll do everything in our power to make sure that the schedule you need is the schedule that you get.
Q: How do I start senior care services with Visiting Angels of Hyattsville?
A: The first step is calling 240-667-2904. We will then schedule a free, no obligation in-home consultation. There, you can ask any questions that you may have and learn more about the elder care services that we have to offer you. Then, we will connect you with caregivers that have the availability, personality, and skills that fit best with you. After you select your caregiver, we’ll work with you to figure out a schedule, and then they will begin working for you.
Serving Hyattsville and the Surrounding Area
Visiting Angels HYATTSVILLE, MD
7100 Chesapeake Rd #102Hyattsville, MD 20784
Phone: 240-667-2904
Fax: 240-667-2049