About half of older Americans need assistance with daily living activities. Daily living activities include dressing, bathing, meal preparation, toileting, errand running, and housekeeping. Realizing your loved one needs help with daily living gives you a decision to make: Who can you trust to provide them quality care at home? At Visiting Angels of Alameda, we strongly encourage you to stray away from assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Home care, on the other hand, provides many benefits that positively affect your loved one, as well as your immediate family.

1. The Ability to Age in Place
   AARP reports that 76% of Americans aged 50 or older want to remain in their residence for as long as possible. Moving is stressful for anyone, but much more so for seniors. When aging in place, a senior doesn’t have to go through the uncomfortable transitional period that comes with moving to a new place.
2. Increased Safety
   The CDC reports that 1-3 million serious infections occur at long-term care facilities. Care at home keeps your loved one safe and secure while minimizing the chance of them becoming sick. At Visiting Angels of Alameda, we also offer personalized senior care that takes into account your loved one’s unique health and wellness needs. This ensures that their care benefits their lifestyle for the long-run.
3. Personalized Services
   Visiting Angels of Alameda understands the importance of personalized services. At assisted living facilities or nursing homes, their care is often “one-size-fits-all”. We take into account all of your preferences, whether that’s the services you need assistance with or the schedule that you’re most comfortable with. Before we begin our professional in home care, we will work together with our clients and their families to craft a care at home plan that will work well for them. We also connect you with a caregiver that fits your needs and your preferred scheduling, so the trust can grow between you two.
4. One on One Caregiving
   You can count on a Visiting Angel to be there whenever you need them. Whether it’s companionship or preparing delicious and nutritious meals, you can count on us to support you.
5. Peace of Mind
   No longer do you have to worry about the well-being of your loved one. You can rest assured knowing that your loved one is in the watchful eye of a Visiting Angel.

Visiting Angels of Alameda offers a wide variety of services to help local seniors and disabled adults enjoy the comforts of home. They include light housekeeping, bathing, dressing, toileting, errand running, grocery shopping, meal preparation, medication reminders, companionship, and respite care.

Want more information about how our care at home can help your loved one thrive? Call our offices at 510-269-2999 today to learn more. One of our care professionals would be happy to chat with you.