VISITING ANGELS OSHKOSH, WI 920-312-7000
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Is Long-Term Care Right for My Aging Loved One?

Is Long-Term Care Right for My Aging Loved One?

It’s common for families of elderly relatives to notice that their loved ones seem to be slowing down. It may take them longer to get ready for the day, or they may fatigue more quickly from common household chores. Although many seniors can continue to live at home independently, some families grow concerned about their ability to do so.


Fortunately, Visiting Angels Fond du Lac can help seniors with everyday tasks as they age in place. We have earned an outstanding reputation as a top-tier provider of elderly care services for families in the Fond du Lac area. We have helped numerous families recognize signs that it is time their aging loved ones receive more help at home.

Here are a few common signs your loved one is ready for long-term care and how Visiting Angels Fond du Lac can help meet their long-term care needs.

You Notice a Change in Appearance

Unplanned weight loss and/or a change in personal hygiene is often the first sign that your loved one is ready for long-term care. These signs indicate that your loved one is struggling with more advanced age-related issues or a chronic illness that makes it difficult for them to care for themselves. Ignoring these warning signs can result in injury or a medical emergency.

Visiting Angels Fond du Lac can provide all the assistance your loved one needs to remain safe at home. Our compassionate caregivers can help your loved one age in place with dignity through assistance with a variety of day-to-day activities, including dignified bathing and toileting and meal preparation to promote healthy living.

There’s Been a Diagnosis of a Chronic Illness 

Many chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and COPD, make it difficult for seniors to care for themselves and manage everyday tasks. If your loved one has recently received a diagnosis of a chronic illness, they may need additional monitoring and support in case their symptoms become worse, and they require medical attention.

Visiting Angels Fond du Lac can help seniors living with chronic illnesses. Our Life Care Navigation program helps families select the appropriate type of care for their aging loved one. Not only can our professional caregivers assist with household tasks such as light housekeeping and laundry, but they can also escort seniors to doctor appointments and remind them to take their medications as directed by their physicians. Additionally, our caregivers can keep families in the loop regularly so that they are constantly aware of how their loved one is doing.


Your Loved One Has Been Injured

Seniors with mobility problems are more prone to sustain an injury. Falls are one of the most common injuries that seniors suffer. Tripping on the stairs, slipping in the tub, or taking the wrong step may all result in serious injuries that take months to heal and recover from. Once your loved one has experienced a serious injury, such as a fall, it’s often time for them to receive more comprehensive care.

Visiting Angels Fond du Lac can help your aging loved one who has been injured in a fall. Our Ready-Set-Go Home program helps make the transition from hospital to home more successful than seniors who are discharged home without support. We’ve created a Discharge Planning Guide to help seniors and their families cover all the bases before they leave and have a solid plan in place upon discharge. Once home, our caregivers can provide non-medical care to help your loved one fully recuperate. Our services can continue after they’ve made a full recovery to help prevent another injury or fall.

Why Choose Visiting Angels Fond du Lac for Your Loved One’s Long-Term Care Needs?

Many families assume that their aging loved one needs to move to a long-term care facility once they begin to lose their independence. However, needing help at home doesn’t necessarily mean your loved one needs to leave the comfort of their home. Visiting Angels Fond du Lac exists to help seniors age in place. We provide elderly care on a long-term basis, meaning that your loved one can live out their golden years safely and comfortably at home. Our one-on-one approach to senior care means that your aging loved one receives specialized care centered around their familiar routines. When you have elderly care services from Visiting Angels Fond du Lac, your loved one is not just a number, they are an individual with unique needs and desires. To learn more, please contact us today by calling 920-375-5555. 

Serving Winnebago County

Visiting Angels OSHKOSH, WI
300 S Koeller St Suite G
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Phone: 920-312-7000
Fax: 920-328-0324

Serving Winnebago County

Visiting Angels OSHKOSH, WI
300 S Koeller St Suite G
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Phone: 920-312-7000
Fax: 920-328-0324