It is critical to choose a competent and caring service provider when a senior family member needs professional assistance with routine activities. Fortunately, Visiting Angels of South Dallas & Ellis County is committed to giving seniors in Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Grand Prairie, Waxahachie, Red Oak, Midlothian, and nearby communities in TX high-quality and personalized home care services. Our caregivers have the necessary skills, knowledge, and empathy to provide your loved one with the support they need so they can age in place safely and comfortably while giving you total peace of mind.

Call 469-356-2680 today to learn more about our in-home senior care services!

Why Quality Home Care Services are Important for Seniors in Cedar Hill, TX and Surrounding Areas

For elderly people who could need a helping hand with their daily lives but wish to remain at home, professional home care services are a great option. Housekeeping, food preparation, personal hygiene, and medication reminders are all examples of the kinds of services that fall under this category. With the help of professional in-home senior care, older adults in South Dallas & Ellis Counties may continue living in their own homes as they become older, preserving their freedom without sacrificing their safety or happiness.

Here are some ways professional in-home senior care can benefit aging adults:

• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) - One of the primary priorities of professional home care services is to provide assistance to seniors with Activities of Daily Living, often known as ADLs. ADLs are things that people must do to stay healthy and take care of themselves. Some examples of ADLs include getting dressed, bathing, toileting, and moving about. These activities may become more challenging for elderly people to do independently as a result of age-related cognitive or physical decline. In such a situation, the help of home care services becomes invaluable.


• Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) - Professional home care services can also include assistance with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, or IADLs. These are slightly more complex tasks that are equally essential to everyday living. This can include household maintenance like housekeeping and managing finances, preparing meals and shopping for groceries, medication management, and managing transportation needs. Seniors can also struggle with IADLs due to age-related physical and cognitive issues.


• Companionship - When providing professional care at home for seniors, it's important to not only focus on assisting with ADLs, but to ensure they don't feel lonely. Social isolation is a common issue among independent seniors because various age-related issues can make it difficult for them to go out and socialize with others. That's why many caregiving agencies like Visiting Angels offer companionship and engaging conversation to seniors, as well.


• Specialized Solutions - Not every senior will have the same needs. While some older adults may only need occasional help with ADLs, some seniors will need more comprehensive care, either over time or in emergency situations. That's why when looking for an agency to provide professional home care services, it's important to find one who also offers specialized options for care, including transitional care for seniors returning home from the hospital, dementia care, solutions to help seniors avoid fall-related injuries, end of life care, in-home support for elderly veterans and surviving spouses, and more.

Why Families in South Dallas & Ellis Counties Count on Visiting Angels

Visiting Angels of South Dallas & Ellis County focuses on giving seniors in Waxahachie, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Grand Prairie, Midlothian, Red Oak, and throughout South Dallas and Ellis Counties with personalized, one-on-one home care services. Caregivers from our team are qualified to help elderly and disabled adults with ADLs and IADLs so that they may continue to age in place at home with pride and autonomy.

Our caregivers are experienced in helping seniors with tasks such as:

• Bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Planning and preparing meals
• Light housekeeping tasks like sweeping, laundry, washing dishes, and changing sheets
• Mobility, transferring, and ambulation
• Medication reminders
• Transportation to medical appointments, social outings, and more
• Running errands
• and so much more

Our caregivers do more than just assist with ADLs; they also provide joy by sharing meaningful company with our elderly clients. Social isolation is a real risk for many seniors who want to remain in home, and it may exacerbate existing mental health issues like sadness and loneliness. To keep our elderly clients emotionally and cognitively engaged, our caregivers provide them with companionship and participate in activities with them. This enhances their general well-being and keeps them feeling that their lives have significance and purpose.

Senior Life Care Navigation: Specialized Home Care Services Offered by Visiting Angels of South Dallas & Ellis County

In addition to assisting with ADLs, Visiting Angels of South Dallas & Ellis County also offers a collection of specialized home care services called Senior Life Care Navigation. This program includes a variety of solutions to help seniors in unique circumstances get the support they need at their own pace.

Senior Life Care Navigation includes:

• Personal Care
• Companion Care
• Respite Care
• Dementia Care
• Alzheimer's Care
• Ready-Set-Go Home
• Fall Prevention
• Palliative Care
• End of Life Care

Personalized Care Plans for Each and Every Senior

Longtime residents of South Dallas and Ellis Counties have relied on Visiting Angels for in-home care services because of our compassionate and personalized approach to caring for seniors in Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Grand Prairie, Waxahachie, and nearby areas. Because we know that every client is different, we work hard to develop individualized care plans that take their unique circumstances into account. The care recipient's needs, personality, schedule, and other aspects are taken into consideration while creating a personalized care plan. This way, families can be confident that their loved ones will get the individualized care and support they need to age in place independently while remaining comfortable, content, and safe.

Not only are our care plans personalized, but they're also adjustable. As a senior's health and well-being change over time due to age-related issues or worsening chronic health conditions, their care needs will change, as well. If you believe your loved one's care plan needs to be updated for any reason, please reach out to our Cedar Hill office. Our care coordinators will work with you to modify the care plan as needed. For example, we can add or remove home care services, change the schedule of caregiver visits, help you find a new caregiver from our team, and anything else we can do to ensure we're able to provide the support your loved one needs for years to come.

Get Started with Home Care Services from Visiting Angels of South Dallas & Ellis County

Contact our Cedar Hill, TX office today by calling 469-356-2680 or filling out our form to learn more about our home care services and how we can help your family.