How to Get Started with Elder Care Services in the Tri-Cities

Now that you have decided to choose Visiting Angels Tri-Cities for your elder care services, it is time to schedule your free consultation. There are many things to consider when setting up your loved one's care, and we want to be sure you have a clear understanding of our services. Our agency will send a knowledgeable care coordinator to meet with your loved one. Your family member won't even have to leave the house, we come right to you. You can use this opportunity to get answers to your questions and to make specific requests.

Visiting Angels Tri-Cities will also use this opportunity to get to know your loved one and to understand their elder care services needs. If you are not sure which types of assistance may be best for your loved one, we can use our experience to make recommendations. Your loved one's individual elder care services from Visiting Angels Tri-Cities will be based on their needs.

Topics to Discuss During Your Initial Consultation

When you chose Visiting Angels Tri-Cities to provide elder care services to your loved one you probably had questions such as: When is care available? What types of services are offered? Can my loved one remain in the comfort of their own home? Now that you have answers to these questions, it is time to consider what you want your loved one's care to look like. Whether it is senior care, companion care, memory care, transitional care, social care, or other types of elder care services, Visiting Angels Tri-Cities can design a plan just for you.

During your initial consultation the following topics are likely to be discussed:

Physical needs of your loved one such as bathing, dressing, and grooming assistance
Preferred schedules for eating, sleep, and medications
Emotional needs such as activities, conversation, social care, and companionship
Needs for homemaking assistance such as light housekeeping and meal preparation
Scheduling and home access logistics and how to work with changes
To proceed with care we finalize the schedule, establish a care plan, and schedule a nurse visit

Select Your Caregiver^®

The final step to getting started with elder care services from Visiting Angels Tri-Cities is to have a visit from your provider. We will hand pick a caregiver we feel is compatible for your loved one. With Select Your Caregiver^® you have the final say regarding which caregiver you will work with.

Call Visiting Angels Tri-Cities today to learn more about our elder care services.

Serving Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, TN and the Surrounding Communities