When considering senior care options for your loved one in East Bernard, Rosenberg, Wharton, Katy, Victoria, La Grange, Columbus, Fulshear, El Campo, and surrounding areas in Southeast Central Texas, you probably have many questions. How much will it cost? What qualifications should I look for? Is hiring an in-home caregiver the best choice?

A consultation with Visiting Angels East Bernard can allow you to learn about our services. A care coordinator will come to your home, answer your questions, and learn about your care needs. Your free consultation will provide expert guidance to help you navigate the decision-making process so your loved one can get the support they need to age in place in safety and comfort.

Ready to schedule an in-home consultation with Visiting Angels East Bernard? Call 979-335-4025 today!

How Families in East Bernard and Nearby Areas Can Get the Most Out of an In-Home Consultation with Our Professional In-Home Caregivers

Let your loved one know you are considering hiring a professional in-home caregiver. This decision can be sensitive, emotionally charged, and may be met with objections. Listen to their opinions and concerns if your loved one resists the idea. Emphasize that their health and well-being are your top priorities.

Also, think about your specific care needs. What time of day do they typically need assistance (Visiting Angels East Bernard can provide care during the day, overnight, and even on a 24-hour basis)? What tasks are the most challenging (our in-home caregivers can assist with everyday tasks, help with running errands, provide transportation, and more)? Review your financial situation in advance so you know how much to budget for in-home senior care. Bring a list of questions and concerns to cover during the consultation.

What Do In-Home Caregivers from Visiting Angels East Bernard Usually Discuss During Consultations?

Our in-home caregivers are skilled at easing the anxieties of seniors and family caregivers in Southeast Central Texas, especially when discussing sensitive issues like personal hygiene.

Topics we often cover during consultations include:

• Personal care: meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, errands and transportation to appointments, mobility assistance, medication reminders, and personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, toileting)
• Dementia Care:help for seniors living with dementia, including assistance with fall prevention, wandering prevention, and sundowner's syndrome

Our in-home consultations include complimentary home safety and fall risk assessments. We'll examine your loved one's specific safety needs. Your care coordinator will answer your questions about caregiver qualifications, safety, oversight, emergency procedures, and other concerns.

Create Your Unique Care Plan

Your care coordinator will develop a comprehensive care plan tailored to your loved one's needs. The plan will include a schedule and a description of specific activities and tasks that require caregiver assistance. Your care coordinator will match your loved one with a compatible in-home caregiver. You can be sure of a great fit with our Select Your Caregiver program. However, if you believe the fit needs to be corrected, you can request a different in-home caregiver at any time, for any reason.

When Can In-Home Caregivers Begin Caring for My Loved One?

At Visiting Angels East Bernard, our caregivers can typically begin providing services within 48 hours of the initial consultation. In some cases, we can start providing care on the same day.

If you're interested in scheduling an in-home consultation with Visiting Angels East Bernard, call us at 979-335-4025 or fill out our form.