You probably have many questions about senior care options in the Dallas area for your loved one. How much will it set you back? What credentials should you look for? Is in-home care the best option? It's easy to become overwhelmed.

A free in-home consultation with Visiting Angels Dallas lets you learn more about our in-home care services and how our personal care assistants help seniors remain independent. One of our care coordinators will visit your home and answer any questions you may have. Furthermore, the coordinator will learn about your specific care requirements. Your free consultation will provide expert advice to assist you in making a decision.

Request a free in-home consultation with Visiting Angels Dallas today by calling 214-368-2225!

How Families in Dallas, TX Can Prepare for the Initial Consultation with Our Personal Care Assistants

Before getting started with professional in-home senior care, you should inform your loved one that you are thinking about hiring a professional personal care assistant. The decision to work with a home care provider can be a sensitive, emotionally charged issue, and it may be met with opposition. Listen to your loved one's concerns and opinions if they oppose the idea, and make it clear that your top priority is their health and well-being.

Consider any specific in-home care requirements. When is he or she most likely to require assistance? What are the most difficult tasks? Examine your financial situation beforehand to determine how much to budget for in-home senior care. Bring a list of questions and concerns to discuss during the consultation.

What We Often Discuss During Consultations

At Visiting Angels Dallas, our personal care assistants are skilled at putting seniors and family caregivers at ease, especially when discussing sensitive topics like personal hygiene and incontinence care.

Topics we cover might include:

• Personal Needs: Whether your loved one needs help with everyday tasks like meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, errands and transportation to appointments, mobility assistance, medication reminders, and personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, toileting);


• Emotional Needs: Whether your loved one needs companionship, emotional support and someone to watch out for them;


• Specialized Care: help with managing symptoms of dementia, assistance with fall prevention, transitional care after being discharged from the hospital and more;


• Scheduling: When does your loved one need help from a personal care assistant, when do they normally eat their meals and sleep, when do they leave the house;


• Logistics: How caregivers can enter the home, what to do when caregiver visits need to be rescheduled, important documentation, benefits to help pay for in-home care (such as long-term care insurance or Aid & Attendance).

Free home safety and fall-risk assessments are also included in our in-home consultations. We'll look into your loved one's specific safety requirements. Your personal care assistant will address any concerns about caregiver qualifications, safety, oversight, emergency procedures, and other issues.

Creating Your Unique Care Plan

Your Visiting Angels Dallas care coordinator will work with you to create 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 will necessitate the assistance of a caregiver. Your care coordinator will then pair your loved one with a caregiver who is a good fit. You can be sure of a good match with our Select Your Caregiver program. However, if you feel the match isn't quite right, you can request a different caregiver at any time, for any reason.

Getting Started with In-Home Senior Care from Visiting Angels Dallas

Our personal care assistants can typically begin providing services within 48 hours of the initial consultation. In some cases, services can start the same day.

If you want to learn more about our in-home senior care services, contact our Dallas, TX office at 214-368-2225 or fill out our form.