Personal Care in Palmer
If you ask most seniors what scares them the most, they are likely to say losing their independence or having to move into an assisted living facility.
Fortunately, personal home care makes it possible for seniors to “age in place” in the comfort of their own homes—even if they have a physical disability or a chronic health condition.
If your senior loved one is worried about losing their independence or if you find that they are struggling with daily tasks, Visiting Angels Palmer can help. Our dedicated personal caregivers can provide your loved one with the help they need to continue safely living at home.
Our personal care services are also available for individuals living with chronic health conditions or physical disabilities.
Personal Care Services by Visiting Angels
Personal care—also known as “private duty care” or “private care”—is a non-medical home care service that assists seniors with the “activities of daily living” such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, mobility, and transfers.
Visiting Angel’s caregivers can also offer a helping hand with other common tasks, such as running errands, preparing meals, light housework, medication reminders, and other routine activities.
Our personal care services can include:
- Assisting with personal hygiene, grooming, bathing, getting dressed in the morning and/or getting ready for bed at night
- Assisting with toileting
- Medication reminders
- Mobility assistance
- Healthy meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Running errands and transportation services
- And more!
A Visiting Angels’ caregiver by your loved one’s side can also reduce the risk of senior isolation, a condition that can lead to depression. Even more, our caregivers are trained to offer emotional support and companion care. If your loved one enjoys playing cards, watching movies, taking walks, or being read to, our caregivers will become a trusted friend and confidant for your senior and the whole family.
“They are very friendly and accommodating to anything my grandmother needs and make her feel so special every time.” ~ Lee B.
What is the Difference? Personal Care vs. Companion Care
Two of the most common in-home care services offered by Visiting Angels Palmer are personal care and companion care. While they have some similarities, they also have distinct differences.
They are similar in that both are non-medical services that provide much-needed companionship and emotional support for our clients.
The main distinction is that our personal caregivers have the specific skills and abilities required to offer assistance with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and other tasks that require direct physical help while also performing other duties.
Our companion caregivers can assist with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and errands, but they cannot help with ADLs or perform tasks that require physical assistance. If your loved one requires direct physical assistance or has a chronic health condition personal care is recommended.
Getting Started with Personal Care Services in Palmer, MA
Starting personal care services with Visiting Angels Palmer is easy. Give us a call at (508) 344-9916 or Contact Us online to schedule a free in-home consultation. During that time, you will learn about the Visiting Angels’ approach to in-home assistance and we will address any concerns you might have. Your care coordinator will also have the opportunity to learn about your loved one's situation and preferences and will help develop a customized care plan and schedule that addresses their needs. Your coordinator will then select a caregiver whose skills and abilities suit your loved one’s needs and requests.
As your senior’s needs and requests change, we will update their care plan to accommodate them. Best of all, you will have peace of mind knowing your senior has a professional and dedicated team committed to helping them stay in the familiar surroundings of home.
Serving Palmer and the Surrounding Areas
Visiting Angels PALMER, MA
Maple Tree Industrial Center 21 Wilbraham St.Palmer, MA 01069
Phone: 508-344-9916