When Should Raleigh-Area Families Consider Professional Home Care?

If your elderly loved one is having trouble with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), it may be time to look into getting some assistance. Getting dressed in the morning or doing the dishes may become a challenge for older people who struggle with age-related issues. And then there are the illnesses that can impact your loved one's everyday life and routine, such Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and cancer.

For seniors, privacy and freedom are important. In-home care may be the best solution if your loved one wants to maintain their independence but requires assistance with basic ADLs. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to tell whether professional in-home senior care is the right choice for your loved one, particularly if they refuse to recognize they need assistance.

Since 2000, Visiting Angels of Raleigh has been helping seniors in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina, and the rest of Wake County, NC live comfortably and independently at home by providing them with the individualized, one-on-one home care they need. Let us help you decide whether our services are right for your loved one.

When Home Care is the Right Option for Seniors in Raleigh, NC and Surrounding Areas

The following are some examples of situations that often arise and indicate that it may be time to consider professional home care from Visiting Angels of Raleigh:

Your loved one has health and mobility issues

Seniors often have issues with mobility and maintaining their balance, which can be caused by typical age-related issues or symptoms of a chronic health issue. Your loved one may have trouble getting from room to room, using the stairs, or getting in and out of the tub. They may also risk tripping and falling, which can cause them to become hospitalized and significantly impact their overall well-being. If your loved one is starting to show signs of mobility issues, they may need help staying safe.

Families often assume that senior loved ones who experience mobility issues will thrive better in a nursing home or assisted living facility. In fact, many health and mobility issues may be properly and securely addressed in the comfort of one's own home. Our in-home caregivers at Visiting Angels of Raleigh can assist with things like arranging transportation to doctor's visits, reminding your loved one to take their medications, and conducting risk assessments and fall prevention programs. You may rest easy knowing that your loved one is in excellent hands since we are proactive in meeting our clients' needs and are dedicated to ensuring their safety.

Your loved one wants to age in place but needs a helping hand

Many seniors in Raleigh and surrounding areas wish to age in place in the home they've lived in for years. However, seniors who live on their own usually need assistance with everyday tasks that have become too difficult due to age-related issues. But it can be hard to get the help they need when they don't have family members or friends who live nearby.

Caregivers from Visiting Angels of Raleigh are available to help with a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to preparing meals, cleaning the home, doing laundry, and providing companionship. Your loved one will be able to age in place in comfort and safety for as long as possible thanks to our home care services.

Family caregivers need a break

If you've been providing care for a senior loved one, you may start to burn out over time. Everyone deserves a break once in awhile, even family caregivers! But if you don't have someone who can temporarily take over caregiving duties, it can be difficult to find time to focus on your other priorities.

Visiting Angels of Raleigh's respite care services allow family caregivers in Wake County a much-needed break so that they may take care of themselves, focus on their careers, prioritize family obligations, and prevent burnout. Our caregivers are available to offer in-home care for as little as an hour or as long as several weeks.

Your parent can no longer care for their spouse

It's only normal for a spouse to want to stay at home and tend to their partner after a lifetime of being together. However, given their ages, it's possible that neither spouse can adequately care for the other. This may create a dangerous situation.

A senior care facility may put couples in separate rooms if they have significantly different care requirements. As an example, one partner may need assisted living while the other requires memory care. For a couple that has spent decades together, breaking up may be very difficult.

Visiting Angels of Raleigh's caregivers can ensure that your loved ones remain healthy and independent in their own home while also catering to their specific needs. Couples can spend more quality time together thanks to professional home care since each partner can get the appropriate degree of care they need without having to separate or relocate.

Your loved one has dementia or a similar cognitive issue

Those suffering from Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other kinds of dementia fare better when they stick to their regular routines and are surrounded by familiar people and objects. The transition to a nursing home or assisted living facility may be stressful for your elderly loved one. Visiting Angels of Raleigh offers individualized dementia care as part of our in-home care services, so your loved one may remain in the familiar surroundings of home while getting the assistance and support they need.

Your loved one is recovering from surgery or an injury

If your loved one is being discharged from the hospital after recovering from an injury or undergoing a medical procedure, you may assume that they would go to a rehab center to fully recover. However, about 90 percent of patients who get discharged go directly home in order to recover. If your loved one wishes to recover at home, they will need some in-home support so they can reduce the risk of complications.

In-home caregivers from Visiting Angels of Raleigh can help your loved one focus on recovering and avoid readmission by assisting with everyday tasks, making sure they stay safe, and ensuring they're following recommendations from their healthcare provider.

If professional home care sounds like the right solution for your loved one, contact our Raleigh, NC office today by calling 919-787-4317 or filling out our form to set up a free in-home consultation!