Serving Crystal Lake, McHenry, Woodstock, Cary, and Surrounding Areas
Visiting Angels CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
228 Florence StCrystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-479-0312
What Is Home Care
“Home care” or “senior home care” is a service that can help older members of our local community age in safety and comfort. At Visiting Angels, we offer non-medical care services that are designed with enough flexibility that clients can customize a plan that aligns with their most pressing needs. We believe that your dignity matters as much as your physical wellbeing. Clients in Crystal Lake, McHenry, Woodstock and elsewhere can rest assured knowing our care plans are implemented by compassionate caregivers who perform their jobs with respect and professionalism.
The Benefits of Senior Home Care
It’s no wonder so many people want to put down roots in this beautiful part of northern Illinois. As the local population expands, more people are coming to us in need of assistance so they can continue living in their homes. People can become isolated in older age, but most still want companionship in their lives. Hiring a professional caregiver to assist with crucial routine tasks helps clients regain their self-confidence, enabling them to lead more fulfilling and autonomous lives.
Many signs may indicate your loved one could benefit from in-home care.
- They need physical support to perform common daily activities.
- They require assistance with their morning or evening routines.
- They are recovering from an injury or operation.
- They have fallen in their home.
- They struggle to follow their doctor’s advice.
- Their home has become messy or disorganized.
- Their memory is worsening.
- They may not be safe moving about on their own.
- Self-care such as teeth brushing and hydration are a concern.
Family members who have been overseeing care or providing it themselves usually notice signs that their loved one’s needs are growing. Perhaps the biggest sign: suspecting you no longer have the ability to provide the level of care the situation demands.
Quality Home Care Starts with a Customized Care Plan
What distinguishes the service you receive from someone else’s is your customized care plan. Following an assessment, we will meet with you in person to go over the details and ensure that practical as well as emotional requirements are addressed. The plan will make it clear to the caregiver what types of actions to take during their shift. Elements in your plan may include:
- Explanation of the client’s condition
- Daily activities that will require assistance
- When to incorporate certain tasks
- Specific directions – such as mobility devices to help with
- The names of other people who may be present
- Other support services they are receiving
- Medications they take
- Any transportation needs
- Specific preferences such as food and beverages they like
- Doctor and family information
A professional trained caregiver brings relief and specialized skills to your home.
Even those who have been closely involved in a loved one’s care can find relief when a professional caregiver takes over. Our training focuses not just on safety and comfort, but also on the proper techniques for assisting with the activities outlined in your plan. Someone else might inadvertently cause discomfort or stress by not knowing the correct way to move or support an elderly person, but a trained caregiver in the home can reduce those risks significantly. They also know how to communicate effectively with vulnerable people who may be dealing with confusion or anxiety.
Contact Us to Get Started
When you reach out to us, one of our team members can discuss what type of care plan will be the most appropriate and effective in your situation. We familiarize ourselves with the preferences of each individual so that we can match them with the best caregiver possible. Moving forward, our care team stays in touch with families as well as caregivers to ensure that any changes can be addressed so that all of the clients’ needs are met.
Call us any time at 815-479-0312. You can also reach out online to set up a free consultation today.
Serving Crystal Lake, McHenry, Woodstock, Cary, and Surrounding Areas
Visiting Angels CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
228 Florence StCrystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-479-0312