If you have an elderly parent or loved one, you may have heard the term "home care" used to refer to seniors. This type of care assists elderly and disabled adults with daily tasks at home so they can age in place. If your loved one in Rochester has expressed a desire to remain independent, home care services from Visiting Angels^® Rochester can help your family member avoid an unwanted move to a care facility. 

Visiting Angels Rochester is a trusted home care agency serving seniors throughout Austin, Albert Lea, Hayfield, Stewartville, Kasson, Byron, Eyota, and the surrounding communities. We have experience caring for seniors in various circumstances, and we can help improve your loved one's quality of life at home.

How Home Care Helps Seniors in Rochester

The home care services from Visiting Angels Rochester help seniors in countless ways throughout the day. We can help your loved one get up and get going in the morning, keep a watchful eye on them overnight, or everything in between. Our aid helps seniors remain in their treasured homes despite the effects of limited mobility or aging. Our care is flexible enough to accommodate changes if your loved one becomes ill or injured.

Some of the home care services we frequently provide include:

• Dignified aid with grooming, dressing, bathing, and personal care
• Providing medication monitoring and offering reminders to take prescriptions
• Helping with transportation to physician appointments or physical therapy
• Social care including joyful companionship, conversation, and friendly games
• Running errands for your loved one, such as grocery shopping
• Planning dietary-conscious meals and preparing food for the week
• Help with walking, transferring, safety, and fall prevention measures
• Assisting with folding laundry, vacuuming, and light housekeeping tasks

Starting Your Home Care Journey with Us

If you are ready to get started with our home care at Visiting Angels Rochester, we encourage you to schedule a free care consultation with us. This meeting can take place in the comfort of your loved one's home with one of our care coordinators. This is our opportunity to gather detailed information about your loved one's care needs and preferences. We are also happy to answer any questions you have about our services, caregivers, and scheduling. 

After your consultation, we will begin creating your loved one's personalized care plan. Based on the information we gathered during the consultation, we will combine our services in a way that meets your loved one's exact needs. This personalized approach to care also makes it more affordable for your family. You will only have to pay for the services your loved one needs, rather than subscribing to an overly broad care plan.

Another aspect of your loved one's care is their schedule of caregiver visits. Our caregivers are available around the clock, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Your loved one can receive care whenever it is needed. Based on their needs, we will build a schedule of caregiver visits for them. You can rest assured your loved one has access to care whenever it is needed.

When considering care for your aging loved one, you want them to feel safe and comfortable with their caregiver. At Visiting Angels Rochester, we make every effort to pair your loved one with a compatible caregiver from our team. Their initial pairing will be made based on care needs, schedule requirements, and personality traits. If your loved one is ever unsatisfied with their caregiver, we can make a new match through our Select Your Caregiver^® program.

Have Peace of Mind with Visiting Angels Rochester

At Visiting Angels Rochester MN, we want your loved one to be satisfied with their care services from start to finish. For this reason, we offer ongoing monitoring of our care. Our office administrator will provide occasional home visits and regular phone calls to your loved one to see how things are going. If you need to follow up with our agency regarding your loved one's care, you can reach us by phone any time, day or night.

Another way we provide peace of mind for our clients and their families is by hiring exceptional caregivers. We have a thorough vetting process in place to help us select the best candidates to join our team. Each individual is put through a series of interviews, reference checks, and a criminal background check. You can have confidence that your loved one is in good hands with us.

We are proud to be your local resource for in-home elderly care. Our team consists of local owners, staff members, and caregivers who are ready to help your loved one age in place. Our personalized approach to care sets us apart from other care providers, and you can trust us to meet your loved one's unique needs.

Contact Visiting Angels Rochester today and ask how our home care services can help your loved one remain independent.