How Professional Home Care Benefits Individuals with Disabilities

Most people think professional home care focuses solely on the elderly. While many seniors experience compassion and dedication from a home care agency like Visiting Angels, adults aged 18-64 with physical and developmental disabilities also benefit from in-home services.

Devoted caregivers from Visiting Angels offer vital emotional and physical support, significantly improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and those managing conditions like ALS, Parkinson’s, and Down syndrome.

Whether your loved one needs daily assistance, overnight help, or a friendly face to check in, we can customize in-home services to help them navigate their homes safely and maintain their independence, giving you peace of mind.

Professional home care offers emotional and physical support for individuals with disabilities and those managing conditions like ALS, Parkinson’s, and Down syndrome.

Personal Care Solutions to Address Disability Needs

Keeping up with personal hygiene is essential for long-term health, but it can be physically demanding for those with disabilities. A professional caregiver can help with activities of daily living such as:

• Bathing
• Dressing
• Grooming
• Medication reminders
• Mobility and transfers
• Toileting

If your loved one lives at home or in a residential care facility, a personal care provider can also help with household tasks like light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, and meal preparation. We can assist with transportation to medical or therapy appointments as well.

Related reading: In-Home Personal Care Can Complement Home Health Care

Companion Care Supports Individuals With Disabilities

Social isolation is a common concern for people with mobility challenges or developmental disabilities. You may want to be with your loved one all the time, but you may be unable due to other commitments like work and family responsibilities as well as your own health and well-being.

Companion care services can serve as a lifeline when you can’t be in person for a loved one who needs companionship. A professional caregiver can offer a friendly smile and keep your loved one engaged in activities they enjoy, such as watching a favorite movie, doing puzzles and board games, or sharing a meal. We can also accompany them to social events like church services or community fairs.

Related reading: Social Isolation: The Severity of the Problem

Palliative Care: Enhancing Comfort and Quality of Life

Developmental disabilities can mean living with pain and other chronic symptoms. While an in-home caregiver cannot provide medical assistance, they can help manage physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being through palliative care.

Visiting Angels takes a holistic approach to palliative care. Our caregivers are trained and experienced in the full spectrum of non-medical care and comfort:

• Physical: Focus on physical concerns and pain to provide personal comfort.
• Emotional: Address complex emotions such as sadness and anger to instill a sense of well-being and purpose.
• Social: Provide companionship and meaningful conversation to relieve loneliness and isolation.
• Spiritual: Boost overall sense of inner peace and purpose.

Related reading: If You Don’t Know What Palliative Care Is, You Should

Respite Care Can Offer You Relief

Caregiver burnout is real, but it’s preventable. It’s okay to allow a trusted professional to intervene when you need time to work, manage your household, and connect with friends and family members. A professional caregiver can step in and provide essential support or help with personal care or light housekeeping while you tend to your needs and responsibilities.

You can schedule respite care for an hour, an afternoon, and even overnight. We can visit daily, weekly, or monthly so you can regain and maintain the energy to continue caring for your loved one.

Related reading: Recognize Common Signs of Caregiver Burnout

We’re Here to Assist

No matter what stage of life your loved one is in, a Visiting Angels professional caregiver is ready to lend a helping hand. Take the first step and request a free, no-obligation consultation appointment.

Contact Us today to discuss how professional home care services can assist you or a loved one with a disability.