Understanding In-Home Care and How It Can Help Seniors in Springfield, MO and Surrounding Areas

According to a recent survey, over 90 percent of seniors want to stay at home for as long as they can. Home is where a person is most comfortable, and if a person moves into a nursing home or assisted living facility, they will likely give up some of that comfort. Another study showed that those who received in-home care services had 25 percent fewer doctor visits than those who did not receive care at home. Visiting Angels of Springfield's team of caregivers work together with clients' healthcare providers to offer comprehensive senior care.

Compared with moving to an assisted living facility or nursing home, the benefits of in-home care are:

• Increased convenience
• Improved quality of life
• Decreased medical bills
  

Reasons to Use Professional In-Home Care Services

There are many ways that seniors in Springfield and surrounding areas can benefit from professional in-home care from Visiting Angels, including:

1) Maintain Your Independence

Far too often, seniors recovering from surgeries or suffering from chronic illnesses dread losing their sense of independence. They may well realize living without some sort of assistance is not really possible, but don’t want to surrender their independence unless there is no other option available. With in-home senior care, your loved one can remain in their own home and still receive the level of care they need.

2) One-on-One Care 

When seniors are confined to a traditional nursing home, they don’t receive the level of care provided. When you opt for quality in-home care, caregivers can provide a range of options for one-on-one support in a home setting. Family members can be assured every senior care provider will be there to help when needed.

3) Remaining at Home

Many seniors in Springfield and nearby areas have lived in the same homes for years, and most people are hesitant to leave. Since recovery times can frequently be reduced when patients are more comfortable, respite care at home is generally the best option for seniors and others needing time to recover. Routines don’t have to be abandoned, and your loved ones have access to a place they’re comfortable with.

4) Be in Control

Once a senior enters a typical long-term care facility, they generally have little to say about daily schedules and other routines. Visiting Angels of Springfield works based on your loved one's preferred schedule, allowing them to receive the support they need on their terms.

5) More Flexibility

When in-home senior care services are used, care plans are tailored to your loved one’s needs and are revised as conditions change. Families pay only for the services they actually need. While some older adults will need extensive, around-the-clock care, others will only require a few hours per day to meet their requirements. There is no need to pay for services not really needed when quality in-home care services are used.

In-Home Care Services Visiting Angels of Springfield Offers

At Visiting Angels of Springfield, we specialize in assisting seniors with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). ADLs are tasks that are essential for independent living; however, older adults may struggle with these tasks due to age-related mobility and cognitive issues, as well as symptoms of chronic health conditions. However, with the help of a professional in-home caregiver, your loved one can get the support they need with these tasks in order to ensure their safety and comfort and make aging in place a little easier.

We can help seniors with:

• Light housekeeping
• Bathing, grooming, and getting dressed
• Preparing meals
• Running errands
• Transportation
• Medication reminders
• Mobility, transferring, and ambulation
• And so much more!

Our team of caregivers can provide a wide range of specialized in-home care services through our Senior Life Care Navigation program, including:

• Companion Care: we help with daily tasks and activities to keep seniors independent at home for as long as possible


• Personal Care: dignified assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming


• Respite Care: we will step in whenever a family caregiver needs to take a step back


• Dementia Care: our dementia care services include wandering prevention, personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation to therapies, and more


• Alzheimer's Services: we offer specialized services to keep seniors with Alzheimer's independent at home


• End of Life Care: essential care to the entire family during a diagnosis of limited life expectancy 


• Fall Prevention: our aides can provide mobility assistance and fall prevention education to help seniors avoid dangerous falls


• Ready-Set-Go Home: we help seniors avoid costly hospital re-admission


• Palliative Care: our holistic approach to care, which includes looking after the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of a senior

Learn More About Visiting Angels of Springfield's In-Home Care Services

Contact our Springfield, MO office to request a free in-home consultation and see how our in-home care services can benefit your senior loved one.