Companion vs Personal Care

Companion care and personal care are two of the most popular in home care options available to seniors in Nowata, OK. However, many seniors and their families are unsure of the differences between the two. 

The main distinction between the two is direct physical assistance. Both options offer help with daily household tasks, such as light housework, organizing, running errands, and changing bed linens. Both companion and personal caregivers can also provide transportation, medication reminders, and companionship. 

What sets a personal caregiver apart is their ability to assist with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). ADLs include help getting out of bed in the morning, bathing, toileting, and walking assistance. Personal care is often recommended for seniors and disabled adults with limited mobility or chronic conditions, such as COPD, dementia, Parkinson’s, and diabetes.

Customized In Home Care in Nowata

Your loved one is an individual with their own unique needs and preferences - shouldn’t that be reflected in their home care plan? We think so. That’s why at Visiting Angels^® Bartlesville, we offer a wide range of essential services and tailor them to your specific circumstances. Scheduling is just as flexible, with caregivers available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Even though we’re not technically a home health agency, our agency offers many of the same services, including: 

• Help with housework and organizing
• Preparing meals according to dietary restrictions
• Transferring assistance
• Grocery shopping and medication reminders
• Hourly respite care
• Transportation to appointments
• Specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care 
• Ready-Set-Go Home transitional care
• Safe and Steady Fall Prevention

About Visiting Angels Bartlesville

Visiting Angels Bartlesville is a locally owned and operated agency offering essential in home care to seniors and disabled adults. With our office in Bartlesville, we’re just a short drive from our clients in Nowata, Dewey, Ramona, Skiatook, Barnsdall, and the surrounding communities.

We offer free in-home consultations and will work with you to create a care plan that fits your loved one’s needs, schedule, and budget. Every caregiver on our team is someone we would happily choose to care for our own family members, thanks to our rigorous vetting process. We give preference to caregivers with previous home care experience, conduct multiple interviews, and check references and training. 

Ready to learn more about in home care in Nowata? Call Visiting Angels Bartlesville today to schedule a free consultation.