For seniors, living alone at home can be quite difficult. However, most older individuals nonetheless want to stay at home for as long as they possibly can. That's why in-home care is so valuable for elderly adults. With dedicated care offered by a professional caregiver from Visiting Angels^® Columbia, your loved one can look forward to maintaining their independence and their dignity as they age.

If you're looking for details about the in-home care process, you'll receive a wealth of information during a free consultation with one of our care coordinators. We provide no-cost, no-obligation meetings for families in Columbia to ensure they have all their questions answered before making important care decisions.

Common In-Home Care Topics in Columbia

During your loved one's consultation, we'll address the concerns of your family as we get to know your loved one on a more personal level. Here are some of the topics we'll cover:

• Types of physical support needed. Elderly adults often require assistance with everyday activities, from bathing and grooming to running errands. We'll pinpoint the tasks that are challenging for your loved one to complete alone and ensure they receive support in those areas.
• Emotional care needs. We would love to learn more about your loved one's desires when it comes to their relationship with their caregiver. Our caregivers strive to offer emotional support and plenty of social interaction to help seniors feel at ease at all times.
• Details of caregiving logistics. We can give you detailed information about issues such as making scheduling changes, providing a caregiver with access to your loved one's home, and doing any necessary paperwork.
• Homemaking help. Your loved one's caregiver can help out with tending to housework to make their life at home a more comfortable experience.
• Creating a care schedule. We will work with your family to design a care schedule that fits your loved one's routine and also gives you respite from your responsibilities.

After this in-depth care consultation, we can finalize your loved one's care schedule and service plan, match them with a compassionate care provider, and start providing their in-home care!

It only takes a quick call to set up a free in-home care consultation for a loved one in Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, West Columbia, Irmo, or a community in the surrounding areas. Don't hesitate to reach out to Visiting Angels Columbia today to learn more!