3 Surprises for Families New to Professional Home Care
Starting home care services for a loved one is a significant decision often accompanied by feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. Families commonly struggle with concerns about costs, their loved one’s acceptance of care, and even feelings of guilt. These emotions are completely normal.
While many families have trepidations, there are pleasant surprises they discover, from the emotional relief of extra support to the unique ways professional caregivers enhance daily life. These surprises reshape how they view caregiving from a professional agency, like Visiting Angels.
Here are three facts that might surprise you—in a good way!—about partnering with Visiting Angels for senior home care services.
1. Home Care Is More Affordable Than Expected
There are many ways to pay for home care services, such as long-term care insurance, veterans benefits, or state/federal funding programs. Investing in professional caregiving services allows your loved one to age in place at home—and lets you enjoy your time with them as family, not just as a caregiver.
With Visiting Angels, you can customize the level and frequency of support your loved one needs. Because we offer many flexible care plans, you won’t pay for unnecessary services that you may encounter at an assisted living facility. As your senior’s needs change, you can modify their care plan. Learn more about the costs of home care.
2. Caregivers Become Valued Companions
Families may delay home care because they assume their loved one won’t want a stranger in their home. However, most family caregivers are amazed at the ease of the transition to companion care and how soon their loved one bonds with their caregiver.
A home care companion can provide a new relationship for your loved one to enjoy—a friend with whom to share stories and experiences. Visiting Angels will match your senior to a caregiver who fits their personality and the type of services they need.
3. More Quality Time Together
Many family caregivers feel a combination of joy and guilt in their role. It can be physically and mentally exhausting trying to keep up with medication schedules, doctor appointments, and daily activities. Maintaining a normal, enjoyable relationship with your loved one can also be difficult.
After partnering with Visiting Angels, family caregivers may initially feel tension between the relief they enjoy and the shift in their role. However, within a few weeks, most find that their relationship with their loved one improves—they can “breathe again” and focus on enjoying their time together.
Enjoy Peace of Mind From Visiting Angels
After more than 25 years of working with families, the top comment we hear from family members who choose Visiting Angels is, “I wish we’d done this sooner!”
Services are more affordable than you may think, and you’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing your loved one is getting the individual care and attention they need. And most importantly, you’ll regain the time to make more memories with your aging loved one.
When you are ready to start professional home care services for your loved one, contact Visiting Angels. Our offices around the country provide personal care in the daytime, evening, and overnight, as well as 24-hour care, temporarily, or long-term.