Long Distance Care Services
Caring for an aging loved one from a distance can be challenging and stressful. At Visiting Angels Crystal Lake, we understand the unique difficulties faced by long-distance caregivers. Our long-distance care services are designed to bridge the gap, ensuring your loved one receives the quality care they deserve, no matter how far away you are.
Caregiving From A Distance Is Challenging
Long-distance caregiving involves managing the care of a loved one who lives far away. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), approximately 15% of caregivers live an hour or more away from their care recipients. This distance can make it difficult to provide regular care and support for a loved one in a different city or state.
Common Challenges Faced by Long-Distance Caregivers
- Communication Barriers: Keeping in touch with healthcare providers and coordinating care can be difficult from afar.
- Emotional Stress: The worry and guilt of not being physically present can take an emotional toll.
- Logistical Issues: Managing emergencies and routine care tasks remotely can be overwhelming.
Visiting Angels created a brochure on Long Distance Caregiving that is a helpful first step in considering long distance care for those just beginning on this journey.
How Visiting Angels Can Help from Crystal Lake
At Visiting Angels Crystal Lake, we help relieve the burden of long distance caregiving by making it easy to set up professional elder care services from a distance. Whether your loved one simply needs a conversation partner or more intensive supervision, we can offer the support they require to make aging in place possible, without you even needing to hop on a plane or in your car.
Have you used home care before? If not, learn a little more about what home care is.
Comprehensive Care Plans
At Visiting Angels, we create personalized care plans tailored to your loved one's unique needs. Our care coordinators work closely with you to understand your loved one's requirements and preferences.
Trained and Compassionate Caregivers
Our caregivers are thoroughly vetted, trained, and passionate about providing high-quality care. They are dedicated to ensuring your loved one's well-being and comfort. Read more about our experience.
Communication and Coordination
We prioritize clear and consistent communication. Our caregivers provide regular updates and are always available to discuss your loved one's care and keep you informed and reassured about their well-being. We use phone calls and emails to keep you informed and involved, no matter the distance. If you need video chats to discuss care, instead of in-person visits, we can accommodate what works best for you and your loved one.
Wellness Check-Ins
Regular wellness check-ins help monitor your loved one's health and well-being. Our caregivers provide updates on physical, emotional, and mental health, ensuring any issues are addressed promptly.
Flexibility and Quick Response
We understand that needs can change quickly. Our caregivers are flexible and can adapt to new situations, providing prompt responses and adjustments to care plans.
Long Distance Care Available in These Illinois Cities:
Visiting Angels is proud to serve a wide range of towns and communities surrounding Crystal Lake. Here are some of the areas we cover:
- Bull Valley, IL
- Cary, IL
- Crystal Lake, IL
- Holiday Hills, IL
- Johnsburg, IL
- Lakemoor, IL
- McCullom Lake, IL
- McHenry, IL
- Oakwood Hills, IL
- Prairie Grove, IL
- Trout Valley, IL
- Village of Lakewood, IL
- Volo, IL
- Woodstock, IL
Our caregivers are familiar with these areas and can provide local insights and support, making it easier for your loved one to access community resources and activities.
Transportation & Mobility Support to Local Activities
Our caregivers provide transportation services to help your loved one attend medical appointments, run errands, and participate in social activities. Reliable transportation ensures your loved one remains active and engaged with friends and the local community.
Visiting Angels Crystal Lake puts the extra effort in to keep your loved one in touch with their community.
Maybe they enjoy playing card games. In that case, a weekly trip to the Grand Oaks Active Adult Center for a game of Pinochle or Euchre would make a great outing for a caregiver to attend with them. Additionally, regular visits to McHenry County’s Senior Services Associates offers your loved one the chance to attend a variety of exercise classes, learn new skills like Computer Training, or join a knitting group.
These are just two local places our caregivers can safely transport your loved one to. We have a few recent blog articles with additional places around Crystal Lake and McHenry County that you might find helpful when trying to understand how our caregivers can spend time outside the house with your loved one:
Benefits of Choosing Visiting Angels Crystal Lake
Our reliable and compassionate caregivers ensure your loved one is well-cared for, no matter the distance. Even if you live on the other side of the world, we’ll make sure your loved one receives the most appropriate care through seamless coordination.
Peace of Mind for You and Your Family
Knowing your loved one is in good hands provides peace of mind. When you can’t be here, let a local pro with a big heart step in to bring your family security and comfort. It may sound cliche, but treating our clients like we treat our own family is at the heart of our character.
Learn more about the relationships between our Angel companions and their clients, and how these connections shape our character at Visiting Angels of Crystal Lake.
Enhanced Quality of Life for Your Loved One
Our services aim to improve your loved one's daily life by providing the support they need to live comfortably and independently. With our assistance, no matter how big or small, your loved one will be able to continue aging in place; right at home where they want to be.
Additionally, having the assistance of a professional caregiver gives the senior members of our community the chance to enjoy life, free from the challenges holding them back.
Quality care from a Visiting Angels caregiver truly is a gift!
Hear From Family Of A Long-Distance Care Client
"Our parents love the Visiting Angels! Always kind, patient and helpful, lovely conversation, they say she feels like family and they always look forward to her visits. Thanks to Visiting Angels (sic) for being there to help when children and grandchildren live far away." - Frbl
Upon partnering with us for your loved one’s care, we’re confident you will understand why others choose to work with us at Visiting Angels Crystal Lake.
Common Questions On Long Distance Care Assistance
What is involved in my free initial consultation with Visiting Angels?
Visiting Angels always offers a free initial consultation, which addresses everything you may need to know to make an informed choice on moving forward with care. We will meet with your loved one (ideally at their residence) and anyone else who helps make decisions for them. If you need to join this consultation virtually, we can accommodate that. We will assess your loved one's needs and discuss how we can best support them, including a proposed schedule of care. Based on the initial assessment, we will create a customized care plan that addresses your loved one's specific needs and preferences. Once everyone agrees on a care plan, we can begin care almost immediately.
How do you ensure my loved one feels comfortable and supported with a caregiver when I'm not nearby?
Our caregivers are trained to build strong, trusting relationships with their clients. We focus on consistent, compassionate care, and we encourage regular communication with you to ensure your loved one feels supported even in your absence.
How do you handle situations where my loved one needs immediate help, but I can't be there?
We have protocols in place to address immediate needs, including contacting local emergency services if necessary. Our caregivers are trained to handle urgent situations, and we will keep you informed every step of the way, ensuring your loved one’s safety.
Read more FAQs on in-home care.
Begin Long Distance Care for Your Crystal Lake Area Senior
If you are struggling with the challenges of long-distance caregiving, Visiting Angels Crystal Lake is here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our long-distance care services and how we can support your loved one. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please call 815-479-0312 or visit our contact page.
Serving Crystal Lake, McHenry, Woodstock, Cary, and Surrounding Areas
Visiting Angels CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
228 Florence StCrystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-479-0312