Angels in Waiting - Emergency Planning for Home Care
Are you prepared and ready for an emergency? Do you care for someone that is unable to care for themselves? Do you have a backup plan in place in case you cannot care for them?
Discover how Angels in Waiting can be your emergency home care backup plan for your peace of mind.
Do You Have a Backup Plan for Home Care?
As we age, we start thinking about our future needs and trying to put together a plan in case of an emergency. When you care for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's, it becomes more imperative that we are prepared.
When an emergency arises - immediate travel, family issue, sickness, hospitalization, or death - do you have a backup plan for home care?
Introducing Angels in Waiting
Angels in Waiting is a free program that allows you to easily and seamlessly transfer home care responsibilities in case of emergency. Pioneered by Visiting Angels in The Villages, this program is designed to eliminate any gaps in coverage, so your loved one is receiving the care & assistance they need immediately.
How the Program Works | Who Is It For? | Cost | What's Covered in Emergency Plan?
How the Program Works
The process for joining Angels in Waiting is simple:
- Initial Assessment - Visiting Angels meets with you to plan out your emergency plan. This includes the type of care needed, schedule of care, and other specifics that our caregiving team needs to know.
- Preparation - Once the emergency plan is finalized, you will receive a refrigerator magnet that notifies EMS or neighbors to call Visiting Angels in case of emergency.
- Touch Base - Every 6 months, the Visiting Angels team will check in with you to make sure contact information is correct and your medication schedule is current.
- Emergency - Our staff monitors our phones 24/7 and will enact the emergency care plan when alerted. We try our best to be in your home or hospital within 2-4 hours.
Who is Angels in Waiting for?
Angels in Waiting is designed for anyone who is the primary caregiver for a loved one in their life - whether it is a spouse, relative, parent, or family member. We initially designed the program for caregivers of seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and other diseases. Whether your loved one needs daily assistance, overnight monitoring, or 24/7 care, Angels in Waiting can help.
We have found that Angels in Waiting is also popular with seniors who want to be better prepared in case of emergency. They might not need home care yet, but are relieved knowing that Visiting Angels is there in a time of stress and uncertainty.
How Much Does Angels in Waiting Cost?
With Angels in Waiting, you don't get charged until you receive care. Setting up your Emergency Plan and being on call is free; you will not be charged anything unless services are provided. You can refer to our Guide to Home Care Costs in The Villages for more information.
What's Covered in the Emergency Plan?
During the initial consultation, our team will work with you to create an Emergency Plan, which will be saved into our system and ready to implement on a moment's notice. The Emergency Plan includes:
- List of emergency contacts in order of your wishes
- Seven day routine care plan
- Medication schedule
- Medicine location
- Food and medication allergies
- Medical/health history
- Favorite food choices
- Pets names and your wishes for their health and happiness
- Points of interest
Contact Visiting Angels to Set Up Your Emergency Plan
If you want to be prepared in case of emergency, contact Visiting Angels in The Villages to set up your initial consultation and free Emergency Plan.