How Does 24-Hour Home Care Help Seniors in Jenkintown, PA and Surrounding Areas Age in Place?
With 24-hour home care from Visiting Angels, seniors in Jenkintown, Ambler, Abington, Horsham, Hatboro, Philadelphia and surrounding areas in Eastern Montgomery County, PA can get around-the-clock care and support to help them age in place
No matter how much you want to be there for your aging loved one, taking care of them and juggling your own personal life and obligation is sometimes simply impossible. As they grow older your parent may require constant care and you cannot be there 24/7 to help them. Although hiring a caregiver is a temporary solution, if your parent suffers from a physical or cognitive decline, round-the-clock care might be necessary.
However, even if your loved one needs 24-hour care, moving them to a retirement home is not your only choice. Visiting Angels Jenkintown provide professional 24-hour home care to seniors throughout Eastern Montgomery County. With our services, your loved one can age at home despite their medical condition. Our caregivers will assist your loved one with daily tasks and provide companionship in their own home.
Signs That it is Time for Constant Care
How can you be sure that your loved one requires 24-hour care? If you notice bruises on their body that indicate falls, if you realize that your parent is no longer able to make it to the bathroom on time or you see that they cannot function without assistive equipment, you should consider contacting Visiting Angels Jenkintown.
In addition, you should also hire 24-hour home care services if your loved one is prone to wandering, needs assistance with feeding, has recently been discharged from a hospital or suffers from limited ability due to a stroke.
Studies have shown that most seniors want to age at home. With 24-hour care from Visiting Angels Jenkintown, your loved one’s goal can become a reality.
What is the Difference between Live-in and 24-Hour Home Care?
Contrary to popular belief, live-in and 24-hour care are not the same. It is important that you understand the difference between these types of care so you can make the best decision.
LIVE-IN CARE
With live-in care your loved one will receive care from only two caregivers, one on weekdays and one on the weekends. The upside of this type of care is that a stronger bond is more easily formed between caregivers and your loved one. In addition, a care provider will be more familiar with your parent’s routines, preferences and will know how to address their special needs and moods. On the other hand, a caregiver should receive an 8-hour break, during which your parent won’t be supervised.
24-HOUR CARE
Several caregivers will rotate shifts to ensure that someone is always there to keep an eye on your loved one and assist them when needed. This rotation ensures that the care provider who is on call is always well-rested and ready to address different situations. This is especially useful if your parent is prone to wandering or sleepwalking. However, costs of 24-hour home care are higher than live-in care.
Both live-in and 24-hour care can be a temporary solution if your loved one is recovering from surgery or you want to take a break from your caregiving duties without having to worry about your parent’s safety and well-being.
To learn more about how we can help your loved one, contact our Jenkintown, PA office today.
Visiting Angels provides quality in-home senior care throughout Jenkintown, Abington, Ambler, Huntingdon Valley, Lafayette Hill, Horsham, Lower Gwynedd, Hatboro, Philadelphia and throughout Eastern Montgomery County, PA.