Here are answers to common questions we receive from families in Rockford, Belvidere, Loves Park, Cherry Valley and surrounding areas in Illinois about our elderly care services

What Services Does Visiting Angels Rockford Provide?

Visiting Angels Rockford provides elderly companion care services and personal home care services to seniors, those that are disabled or living with a memory-loss illness like Alzheimer’s, dementia and so on in Boone and Winnebago Counties in Illinois, including Rockford, Loves Park, Cherry Valley, Belvidere and surrounding communities. Our in-home care services are designed to help seniors with those daily and personal activities they need to do in order to continue living independently and comfortably at home. We provide a wide variety of elderly care services, including things like meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry and dry cleaning services. In addition to these daily tasks that require regular attention, Visiting Angels Rockford also provides companionship for seniors who may be lonely or feeling isolated from their communities or just need someone to chat with and share an experience with.

Visiting Angels Rockford offers reliable support for one-time needs as well as fully customized care plans that are tailored to the client's needs and interests. 

What Exactly is “Aging in Place”?

Aging in place is the ability of any person to grow old in the comfort of their own home or their family’s home. It is the opposite of institutional facilities like nursing homes. It also can mean the ability, with some additional help, to live in assisted living facilities as well. he advantage of aging in place is that it keeps one’s independence and avoids the high costs associated with assisted living or nursing homes. It also allows elderly to avoid the stress of moving to a new home.

Does Visiting Angels Rockford Provide Senior Care Services to Those Living in Assisted Living Facilities?

Yes, people sometimes find that the level of professional help in an assisted living facility may not be up to the level they need to remain independent. In these situations, Visiting Angels Rockford can provide a designated caregiver to provide elderly care services to that senior individual.

How Quickly Can In-Home Care Services Begin?

Oftentimes, our services can be provided with a 48-hour window but sometimes even the same day.

Can the Schedule be Modified If I Have Appointments to Keep?

You can make changes to your schedule of care that will be accommodated with as little as one week’s notice. Our goal is to make our in-home care services work for you and the family, and that means being flexible with how we schedule and adjust our schedule to meet yours. We will do everything possible to ensure that the schedule that you sign up for and want is the one that you get.

How Do I Start Receiving Elderly Care Services from Visiting Angels Rockford?

You can begin receiving our services by contacting our Rockford, IL office with all of your senior care questions. We will then identify caregivers whose personality and availability matches your needs. After meeting with the caregiver, and with your approval, they will begin to work for you.

For more information on our in-home elderly care services, contact Visiting Angels Rockford at 815-977-3452 today.