VISITING ANGELS PORTLAND, OR 503-297-7000
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Home Care Services in Portland: Tips for Family Caregivers

Are you a family caregiver looking for home care services in the Portland area for an aging loved one? Visiting Angels® Portland offers home care services to seniors in Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, and the surrounding communities. With flexible scheduling and services that can be chosen “a la carte,” we provide seniors with top-quality home care, giving family caregivers the opportunity for much-needed respite.

At Visiting Angels Portland, we know that being a family caregiver can be a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with good days and bad. For the health and well-being of both you and your loved one, keep these tips in mind for managing stress:

provider of home care services in Portland hugging elderly woman
  • Stay organized - Keeping your loved one’s legal documents in order and medical information organized and up-to-date makes it easier to stay calm and focused when emergencies arise.

  • Take care of your health first - To be strong enough to take care of a loved one, you must first take care of yourself. Eat foods that fuel your body, sleep when you can, and take time to breathe.  

  • Accept offers of help from others - It’s common for family caregivers to have a hard time accepting help, which can be harmful to both the caregiver and their loved one. When someone asks how they can help, suggest something specific they can do.  

  • Watch for signs of depression - The role of family caregiver can be emotionally and physically stressful, which can lead to feelings of loneliness, anger, and depression. If you begin to feel sad, short-tempered, or depressed, seek help as soon as you can.

How Our Home Care Services Help Families in Portland

Are you feeling overwhelmed with your role as family caregiver? Many caregivers don't realize that taking breaks can make them more effective and engaged. But what if you don’t have someone nearby to help when you need a break? That’s where Visiting Angels Portland comes in. Our home care services cover a wide range of physical and emotional needs and are available on an hourly basis 365 days a year, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.  

In addition to joyful companionship and conversation, our professional caregivers provide many non-medical home care services for seniors in Portland, including:

  • Medication assistance

  • Help with bathing, dressing, and personal grooming

  • Transportation to shopping and appointments

  • Light housekeeping and organization  

  • Meal planning and preparation

Want to learn more about our home care services for seniors in Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, and the surrounding areas? Call Visiting Angels Portland today to schedule a free in-home consultation.

Serving Portland, West Portland, Southeast Portland, & Beaverton

Visiting Angels PORTLAND, OR
2365 SW Cedar Hills Blvd
Portland, OR 97225
Phone: 503-297-7000
Fax: 503-297-7025

Serving Portland, West Portland, Southeast Portland, & Beaverton

Visiting Angels PORTLAND, OR
2365 SW Cedar Hills Blvd
Portland, OR 97225
Phone: 503-297-7000
Fax: 503-297-7025