Serving Williamsport, Lewisburg, Danville, Lock Haven, Sunbury and the Surrounding Areas
Visiting Angels LEWISBURG, PA
16871 Route 15 #2Allenwood, PA 17810
Phone: 570-768-4747
What is Home Care
Seniors who wish to stay in their homes as they get older will most likely need some form of support along the way, whether temporary or long-term. That’s why services that help older, vulnerable populations have been such a game-changer for families in this area. Today’s care plans at Visiting Angels of The Greater Susquehanna Valley are more complex, personalized and flexible than ever before.
Home care doesn’t mean any one thing, just as individual clients aren’t all seeking the same type of support. It is a customizable solution that can be provided wherever an aging loved one happens to live. In fact, non-medical home care can help people recover more quickly after a hospital stay – and even reduce the likelihood of a readmission.
Consider just some of the different in-home care programs included under our large umbrella:
- Respite care when you need a break
- Alzheimer's support to aid with memory issues
- Companion care for more one-on-one attention
- Live-in care for more intensive needs
- Palliative care to address chronic pain or illness
- End of life care to assist you and your loved one
A Growing Need for In-Home Elder Care
In-home care has been shown to have multiple side benefits beyond the central issue that is being addressed. Typically, an older person who requests caregiver support does so because vital daily tasks have become difficult or impossible to manage on their own. If you struggle with balance, getting in and out of your shower can become risky. Someone with dementia will often need assistance getting up and down from seated positions or getting in and out of bed.
However, there’s another factor that is increasingly being addressed by home care services like the ones we provide. Not only do more people live alone now as they age, but they can suffer from the same social isolation that younger generations are experiencing. Our home care services can certainly offer companionship for a loved one you think would benefit from it. But home care in general makes seniors more resilient because it addresses the basic activities that everyone requires to feel like they are in charge of their life, not the other way around.
What Is a Care Plan?
Our team starts by gathering information so we can tailor the best care plan for you or a loved one. Almost all of our clients require some form of physical assistance with routine activities. This typically includes some combination of the following:
- Getting dressed and undressed
- Toileting and hygiene
- Help with mobility devices
- Transitioning home after a hospital stay
- Help setting up the home for safety
- Getting in and out of the bath or shower
- Preparing and cooking meals
- Medication reminders
- Transportation and errands
- Maintaining ties with friends and family
In addition, families often have requests that are specific to their loved one’s preferences. An older senior who spends a lot of time in bed may enjoy certain types of music, afternoon tea, or being read to in the evening. Someone with later-stage dementia will probably need someone who can redirect them if they begin to wander.
About At-Home Care
Available in thirty-two towns and counting, every Visiting Angels of The Greater Susquehanna Valley solution starts with a conversation. It may not be an easy call to make, particularly if you’re a family caregiver who is reluctantly handing over the reins. We work closely with families so that they are fully satisfied with their caregiver as well as their care plan. If something seems off during the initial visit, let us know and we will work with you to make the necessary adjustments.
A solution is just a call or a click away! Give us a call at 570-768-4747 today. You may also reach out online and let us know the best time to contact you.
Serving Williamsport, Lewisburg, Danville, Lock Haven, Sunbury and the Surrounding Areas
Visiting Angels LEWISBURG, PA
16871 Route 15 #2Allenwood, PA 17810
Phone: 570-768-4747