24-Hour Home Care Near You
There are so many necessary services available to us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - 24-hour pharmacies, emergency vets, urgent care clinics, grocery stores, police and fire stations. With all of these services available around the clock, home care should be too. Activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, walking and toileting could all be around the clock occurrences. That’s why Visiting Angels can offer private duty caregiver referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
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Benefits of 24-Hour Home Care Near You
Private duty caregivers can fulfill duties including: personal care, bathing, dressing, mobility support, fall prevention, turning and repositioning bedbound clients, healthy meal planning and preparation, transportation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, shopping, emotional support, safety monitoring, preventing wandering, pet care and so much more. Whatever your needs are, non-stop home care could be an enormous benefit to you and your family. Aside from the obvious advantages, around the clock home care can assist with:- Avoiding becoming a burden - So many times in this industry, we hear that aging parents don’t want to burden their children, that they want their children to live their lives and to be successful in their careers. Really, that’s what parents raise children to do.
While caring for your family is an act of love, and necessary at times, it doesn’t have to be full time. Caregiver burn out is real. It can cause depression, resentfulness, frustration, and even abusive or neglectful behavior. Family caregivers are even more susceptible to that burnout since they don’t often get a break - which is why in-home respite care is recommended. Hiring caregivers for around the clock care or overnight home care will allow adult children to live their lives without having to devote too much time to being a caregiver themselves. They can remain in their role of daughter, son, nephew, niece, etc. - Creating a safe environment - Caregivers can be a safe presence in the home of a senior, deterring those who prey on vulnerable individuals. They can identify dangers in the neighborhood and can call for help or make police reports if needed. Caregivers referred by Visiting Angels have been able to alert family about structural concerns such as plumbing issues or pests in a timely manner. They can also be present for home repair visits and report back to the billing contact. A caregiver referred to clients of Visiting Angels wrote: “I have pulled weeds, laid mulch, planted trees, bathed dogs, chased dogs, knocked down spider webs, cleaned out outside garbage cans, cleaned pools… pressure washed pool decks, tightened bolts on furniture, cleaned carpets literally with a machine…” While these tasks are above and beyond the scope of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide, some caregivers become like family and don’t mind going the extra mile.
Caregivers have intercepted scammers, just by listening to one side of a phone conversation. Many caregivers are relied upon for preparing and evacuating seniors before hurricanes or can shelter in place with them for the duration of the storm. Whatever the situation, having another person in the home, especially a team of caregivers for 24-hour care, is a safe bet. - Putting loved one’s minds at ease - So many adult children don’t live near their parents. Jobs, families, and other obligations have taken them to other cities, states, or countries. These adult children have settled in new places and have established their lives. Their parents have settled in too. They have a home they’ve taken care of, friends they have shared their lives with, and churches they don’t want to leave. Some prospective clients call Visiting Angels and say “I can’t move there, and she won’t move here.” That distance creates fear and anxiety in adult children. They often are unable to focus fully on their work and families because of the worry they feel for their loved ones far away.
Visiting Angels can refer a team of caregivers to be in the home around the clock so adult children can focus on their own duties. Clients of Visiting Angels can create their own plan of care, which can include daily or weekly phone calls from caregivers to adult children. Caregivers can be the eyes and ears for aging loved ones and report any concerns or needs they may have. This is especially helpful for seniors who require more care, including dementia care, Alzheimer's care, and Parkinson's care. - Providing companionship and socialization - Most of us have lived with someone for most of our adult lives. Many of us have worked full-time jobs where we interact and enjoy other people’s company. Almost every human enjoys being around others. As we journey through life, our social circle shrinks. Adult children either live too far away or are managing their own home and work lives full-time. We continue to face the loss of loved ones and our circle of friends naturally becomes smaller. According to a study from Pew Research Center, nearly a third of adults aged 60 and over live alone.
A smaller social circle, or no social circle, can cause negative effects such as isolation, loneliness, depression, and loss of cognitive function. Private duty caregivers have a passion for seniors and can offer meaningful companionship. Another caregiver referred to a Visiting Angels client wrote: “I’ve had to hold hands with clients while they use the bathroom or constantly reassure them I’m right there for them to chat with. I’ve done Bible studies with them and also done communion! The most rare and most rewarding thing I’ve done was lay down next to a client and hold her hand until she fell asleep.” - Extending life spans - Many terminally ill individuals who secure 24-hour care at home, benefit from healthier meals, proper medication reminders, encouragement to stay mobile, and just the simple act of engaging with other people. Caregivers referred by Visiting Angels can check, record and monitor vital signs, work side by side with Hospice or Home Health to report adverse reactions to treatments or medications, transport clients to doctor’s appointments that may have otherwise been postponed, and can truly be a patient advocate for all clients. With this overall quality care from a certified professional, many people surpass their expected lifespan.
How Much Does 24-Hour Home Care Cost in Palm Coast, Florida?
The cost of 24-hour home care can vary based on the type of service, amount of hours, and the hourly rate by the senior caregiver. According to one study, the average hourly rate for 24-hour care in the southeast US ranges from $28 to $37 per hour.
Because we are a nurse registry, we help you connect with senior caregivers in Palm Coast and Daytona Beach. That means you can find a 24-hour caregiver to match your needs and budget. Learn more about the cost of home care and how to pay for in-home senior care.
Contact Visiting Angels for Palm Coast 24-Hour Home Care Referrals
Wondering if 24-hour home care is the right fit for you? Talk to Visiting Angels
Visiting Angels is a licensed Nurse Registry and can refer qualified and professional caregivers to clients in Flagler, St. Johns, and east Volusia counties - including Daytona Beach and St. Augustine. If you, or someone you know, wish to continue aging in place and may need 24/7 home care near you, contact today to discuss your options: 386-446-7848 or use our online form.