Is It Time For A Professional Caregiver?
Aging comes with challenges, some of which may make it difficult to care for yourself effectively. If you’re having trouble with daily activities but want to remain independent and live in your own home, it may be time to consider working with an at-home caregiver.
What Is A Professional Caregiver?
The idea of hiring a professional caregiver might feel nerve-wracking, and you may have some fears about what bringing a caregiver into your life will be like. All experiences with a professional caregiver and client will differ, but you can generally expect your caregiver to be compassionate, hardworking, and dedicated to helping you age safely.
There are different types of professional caregivers and caregiving services. At Visiting Angels, we offer at-home, meaning our caregivers go to clients' homes to help them with daily living tasks so they can continue living independently. A few nonmedical tasks caregivers can assist with include medication reminders, cooking, transportation, grooming, light housekeeping, and mobility assistance.
Visiting Angels Daphne offers various at-home care services to meet each client's needs. We also have specialized services for seniors with dementia, those in hospice, or those needing additional assistance after a hospital stay. All services are customizable to ensure each client receives the highest quality of care.
Signs You May Need A Professional Caregiver
It’s never too soon or too late to hire a professional caregiver. However, if you are experiencing any of the following signs, you may want to start a conversation with a trusted home care agency like Visiting Angels.
- You need help completing daily tasks like cleaning and cooking.
- You find personal tasks like bathing and driving challenging.
- You have trouble remembering to take your medications.
- You’ve fallen within the last three months.
- You feel lonely, anxious, or sad when home alone.
- You were recently diagnosed with a chronic health condition.
- You don’t have nearby loved ones to contact if you need help.
Professional Caregivers With Visiting Angels
Hiring a professional caregiver is a big decision, and finding the right home care agency and caregiver for you is essential. At Visiting Angels, we offer all potential clients a complimentary consultation to ensure our care solution fits your needs and expectations.
During the initial consultation, a care team member explains our services and helps you discover which care service could work for you and how that service can fit into your life. This meeting is also a great time to ask questions and share concerns about caregiving.
After the consultation, our care team will develop a personalized care plan addressing your needs. We then match you with a qualified caregiver with the skill set to assist you and a similar personality and interests to help build a foundation for a meaningful relationship. Once all the pieces are in place, Visiting Angels can provide care within 48 hours.
Contact us today if you’re ready to learn how at-home care from Visiting Angels can help you age safely and independently.