Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home, especially when one can look forward to visits from an angel.
Visiting Angels is one of many personal choices for providers in non-medical homecare services for seniors who wish to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, instead of making a painful transition to an assisted living facility.When some form of alternate residential care becomes necessary for a loved one who does not require around the clock nursing care, non-medical
homecare is a good option to consider. Non-medical homecare provides a variety of services which makes it possible for the elderly to enjoy the independence they are use to while remaining in their own homes. Some of the services provided are:
- Assistance with personal hygiene, such as bath and shampoo and assistance with other activities of daily living
- Grocery shopping and meal preparation
- Light housekeeping; make beds; change linens; laundry
- Companionship, reading, and conversation
- Respite for family caregivers
- Transportation to doctor etc
- Live-in care
- Sleep-over service
- Shift service is available
Non-medical caregivers are either companions (sometimes known as sitters), or home health aides. Sitters and home health aides do not provide any medical or nursing services whatsoever, nor is non-medical caregiving covered by Medicare or Medicaid. Non-medical caregiving is private pay.
At Visiting Angels, like most other home health agencies, the caregivers are experienced in providing services that are needed in a home environment. Angel caregivers have homecare employment history and provide references to the company from reliable sources such as previous clients, agencies, healthcare institutions, religious, and volunteer organizations.
If you are a caregive in need of respite services, check out a home healthcare agency near you. Why are family caregivers in need of a break?
For answers to this question you may enjoy my article Caregiving, Burden, and Burnout.
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Visiting Angels. Information and finging a provider near you.
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