What Is Home Care?

Professional home care helps older adults age comfortably and safely in their own homes with the support of an experienced caregiver by their side.

Choosing the Right Home Care Services

Home care from a reputable agency like Visiting Angels provides non-medical assistance that supports safety, independence, and dignity for your aging loved one. Getting help at home is a good option if you feel overwhelmed with the level of physical and emotional assistance your senior needs.

A professional caregiver can take on some—or all—of your daily non-medical in-home care duties. One-on-one support from Visiting Angels helps ensure safety, comfort, and companionship for your loved one—and can relieve you from the anxiety and stress of caregiver burnout.

Depending on your senior’s needs, a home caregiver may offer the following services:

• Companion Care
  Provides socialization and companionship to reduce feelings of isolation and the risk of anxiety and depression.
  
  
• Personal Care
  Delivers hands-on help with non-medical daily activities, such as grooming, dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and light housekeeping.
  
  
• Respite Care
  Offers caregiving duties for an afternoon, a day, or a week so you can focus on self-care and your family and work obligations.
  
  
• Long-Distance Care
  Bridges the distance gap in caring for of an aging loved one—no matter the miles that separate you.
  
  
• Palliative Care
  Enhances the quality of life for your senior dealing with a serious illness through comprehensive, non-medical pain and symptom management along with emotional support.
  
  
• Dementia Care
  Presents the right balance of safety, comfort, and senior independence to help your loved one cope with dementia through a trusted professional caregiver.
  
  
• Alzheimer’s Care
  Helps you face the uncertainty of Alzheimer’s with confidence from a trained and experienced caregiver by your loved one’s side at every stage of the disease.
  
  
• End-of-Life Care
  Gives your family confidence and peace to focus on the final moments with your loved one by handing over day-to-day care responsibilities to trusted professionals.

Home Care Decision Process

Choosing the right home care provider is vital. Our home care experts will guide you through the entire decision-making process. We will assist through:

• Scheduling an in-home visit
• Consulting about scheduling, costs, and care needs
• Creating a personalized care plan

We will also adjust your loved one’s care plan or routines as needed through monitoring and ongoing, consistent communication.

Our unparalleled flexibility allows you to schedule care when needed to avoid paying for unnecessary services. Your caregiver can be with your loved one for a few hours a day, a few times a week, or 24/7 care. Unlike home health care, no prescription is required for non-medical personal or companion care from Visiting Angels.

Get Started with Us

When you’re ready to learn more about our senior care services, contact your nearest Visiting Angels home care location today, or call 800-365-4189 to schedule a free in-home consultation.