Live-in Care for Your Senior in Palmer, MA
When parents become unable to care for themselves, many adult children feel that their options are limited. The most common options explored are to move their elderly parent in with themselves and their spouse and children or to move them to a nursing home. Unfortunately, neither option is ideal as it often means a loss of independence and having to move from a home that is comfortable and familiar to unfamiliar or crowded and noisy surroundings. It may also make the senior feel as if they have become a burden to their family.
Fortunately, Visiting Angels Palmer has another option for you to consider: Live-in Care
Frequently Asked Questions About Live-in Care
What is Live-in Care?
Live-in care is when care is provided day and night by a caregiver who stays in the home. The caregiver is typically provided with an 8-hour break and a bed to sleep in. Typically, one caregiver works during the week and another on the weekend.
What is 24-Hour Care?
Live-in care differs from 24-hour care, which is when two or more caregivers rotate shifts, ensuring that there is always someone awake both day and night. Because a higher number of caregivers are needed to provide 24-hour care, the costs are generally higher than live-in care.
What are the Pros of Live-in Care?
One of the biggest pros of live-in care is that you and your loved one are more likely to form a stronger bond with the caregivers as they will live in the home and become much more familiar with your loved one and their preferences and routines. For elderly people diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, this familiarity is especially beneficial.
Is Live-in Care or 24-Hour Care the Best Choice for My Senior?
If your senior loved one usually sleeps throughout the night and does not require constant watch to prevent them from wandering or accidentally hurting themselves, then live-in care is a great choice.
For those with loved ones who are frequently awake during the night and pose a threat to themselves due to their physical or mental limitations, then 24-hour care might be the better choice.
Let Visiting Angels Palmer Help You Make the Best Choice for Your Loved One
Whether you are considering live-in care as a temporary solution to help your senior recover from surgery or as a more permanent solution to allow your senior loved one to age in place at home, Visiting Angels Palmer can help you make the best choice.
In addition to live-in care services, we also offer:
Personal Care
Our personal care services are ideal for seniors with limited mobility, physical disabilities, or chronic health conditions and can assist with daily living activities, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing as well as other in-home duties like light housekeeping and meal preparation.
Companion Care
Our companion care services are designed to aid those who have trouble performing daily tasks on their own and need a helping hand around the home. Our caregivers can accompany your loved one to their doctor’s appointments and engage them in their favorite hobbies and activities to help reduce their risk of becoming socially isolated.
Respite Care
For families that have taken on the caregiving role, respite care is a helpful resource that can be used to provide temporary care while you take a break and to supplement their care as needed. Our respite care services can be scheduled for as little as a few hours at a time—or spanning multiple days—as needed to fit your schedule.
Getting Started with Live-in Care by Visiting Angels Palmer
Give Visiting Angels Palmer a call today at (508) 344-9916 to learn more about our live-in care services and to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation in the comfort of your home or your loved one’s home. During the visit, we will gather information about your loved one’s needs and preferences and answer your questions so that we can come up with a personalized care plan that will work for your family.