Over time, elderly adults can develop age-related difficulties or chronic medical conditions such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease that make daily living challenging. Simple tasks such as dressing, washing dishes, or going from room to room can be complex. However, an assisted living facility may not be the best option if your loved one values their independence.

Luckily, Visiting Angels Carlisle offers long-term care for seniors in Adams, Franklin, and Cumberland Counties in Pennsylvania, including Carlisle, Gettysburg, Chambersburg, Boiling Springs, Dillsburg, Mount Holly Springs, Shippensburg, Walnut Bottom, Aspers, Biglerville, Gardners, Littlestown, Orrtanna, York Springs and nearby communities. We can provide the level of care your loved one needs to remain in the comfort of their own home.

Call Visiting Angels of Carlisle at 717-241-5900 to schedule a free consultation.

How Do Seniors Benefit from Long-Term Home Care?

Many families assume that when an elderly loved one shows signs of advanced age-related issues, long-term care facilities are the best option. However, many seniors prefer to live out their golden years at home.

Some of the benefits of receiving long-term care at home include:

• Staying in familiar settings: Seniors who relocate to assisted living facilities or nursing homes often have to get used to new surroundings. For those living with neurodegenerative conditions like dementia, this can be very upsetting. However, in-home care allows seniors to remain in the home they've known for years while receiving the assistance and support they need.
• Getting to follow their schedule: When it comes to long-term residential care, seniors usually follow the facility's schedule. However, seniors who receive care at home can continue following their daily routine. Your loved one can eat meals when they want, set their bedtime, visit friends and family whenever they want, and more while receiving assistance with daily activities and a caring presence who will ensure they stay safe, comfortable, and content.
• One-on-one care: Assisted living facility residents receive care from whoever is on the clock. Seniors who receive long-term care at home will be matched with a caregiver who can provide the services they need and meaningful companionship. Furthermore, professional caregivers can regularly update families on how their loved one is doing for their peace of mind.

Why Do Families Choose Visiting Angels Carlisle?

Professional long-term care from Visiting Angels Carlisle perfectly fits various lifestyles. We can personalize our care plans to suit chronic health issues such as asthma, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, or congestive heart failure. We offer flexible scheduling options to fit your routine with hourly, overnight, or 24-hour home care.

Our caregivers can help your loved one with the level of care they need to make living at home easier. Our care plans include the services our clients need to stay safe, healthy, and comfortable in their homes.

Visiting Angels Carlisle can help with:

• Personal Care Services—We assist with meal preparation and planning, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping, appointment transportation, mobility assistance, medication reminders, and personal hygiene.
• Companion Care - We fulfill your loved one's social interaction and emotional support needs.
• Memory Care - We provide in-home care for seniors living with dementia. We assist with fall prevention, wandering prevention, and managing symptoms of sundown syndrome.

One of the great benefits of our home care services is that they allow the caregiver and client to develop a genuine relationship. Our caregivers enjoy chatting with their clients and reliving their favorite memories. Our caregivers can also join their clients in playing cards or board games, doing puzzles, and strolling around the neighborhood. With Visiting Angels Carlisle, your loved one will receive the help they need to remain safely home while enjoying the benefits of conversation and good company.

Affordable Long-Term Care for Tight Budgets

We understand that budgets are limited. The cost of in-home care varies depending on each client's individual needs. Visiting Angels Carlisle offers hourly professional care that allows you to schedule care as needed according to your budget.

We accept long-term care insurance to help offset the cost of care. However, most healthcare insurance plans do not cover the cost of home care. If your loved one doesn't have a long-term care insurance policy, you can also pay for care services out of pocket. During your consultation, we'll create a personalized care plan and discuss the costs of our services.

To learn more about our long-term care services, contact our Carlisle office or our drop sites in Gettysburg and Chambersburg to set up a free in-home consultation.