When considering options for in-home senior care for a family member or friend, you may have many questions. How much does it cost? What kinds of help are available? How can I tell whether a caregiver is right for me? There are moments when it seems like too much. You will get expert guidance from Visiting Angels of Northbrook to help you make crucial decisions. Doing so is the first step in getting the help you or a loved one need.

Getting Started with In-Home Senior Care is Easy with Visiting Angels: We Help Aging Adults in Northbrook, IL, and the Nearby Areas

Let your loved one know in advance that you are considering hiring an in-home senior care professional so that they can be ready for the visit. People aren't always on board with the idea of paying for private, in-home care from a professional. Showing appreciation for a loved one's opinion and emphasizing the significance of their health and well-being are crucial when dealing with resistance.

A senior care specialist from Visiting Angels of Northbrook will come to your house to talk about our many companionship and specialized care options and answer any questions you may have. They will take the time to get to know you and your loved one, tailoring their services to meet your specific needs. Get your thoughts and ideas together before the meeting so you can make sure to address any questions you have.

You should be ready to answer queries like these:

• Which tasks do you find most difficult?
• When does he or she typically need assistance?
• Is there a long-term health issue that requires expert attention?
• Has the family budgeted for in-home senior care services?

We Take Pride in Our Senior Care Services

Visiting Angels of Northbrook's attentive care coordinators are experts at calming elderly patients and their loved ones while dealing with sensitive issues pertaining to in-home care.

We might discuss topics such as:

• A person's ability to move around, dress, cook, and bathe.
• Meeting emotional demands via social contact and companionship.
• Medications, meals, and sleep schedules
• Grocery shopping, doing laundry, and preparing meals
• Working with Visiting Angels to arrange appointments, provide access to information, and complete necessary documentation.

Our no-cost in-home consultations include assessments of your home's safety and potential for falls. Your Visiting Angels of Northbrook care coordinator is the best person to ask questions about caregiver qualifications, safety, monitoring, and emergency measures.

When the Consultation Is Over, What Comes Next?

Following your consultation, your loved one's care coordinator will use the data you provided to develop a personalized plan for in-home senior care. The plan will provide a summary of the types and timing of assistance that will be required. After that, your care coordinator will choose a suitable caregiver for your family member.

When Are We Able to Start?

After you've decided to use our in-home care services, we'll get you set up with a schedule, finish the care plan, have a team member stop by, and organize a meeting between you and your caregiver. Typically, a caregiver can usually accommodate the initial appointment request within 48 hours.

Click on the link below to learn more about Visiting Angels of Northbrook's in-home senior care services. You and your loved ones may count on the assistance of our caregivers.