As we age, the overnight hours can become a time of vulnerability for some. Family caregivers aren't always available, leaving their senior loved ones feeling anxious and stressed. This is where in-home care can provide a helpful solution. At Visiting Angels, our caregivers stay awake throughout the night to provide a watchful presence and ensure your loved one receives assistance whenever they need it. Knowing someone is constantly available provides families and seniors with peace of mind, allowing them to rest comfortably through the nighttime hours. 

Who Would Benefit From Awake Overnight Care?

Overnight care provides families with peace of mind knowing their loved one is safe and can rest peacefully. Overnight care is ideal for seniors who:

• Need post-discharge support. After returning home from a TCU, Rehab or hospital stay, overnight care provides additional assistance and security. 
• Require bathroom assistance. An overnight caregiver will be available to provide mobility and stand-by support to get your loved one to and from the restroom safely, no matter the time. 
• Have overnight medication requirements. Caregivers can ensure loved ones wake up to take timely medications throughout the overnight hours.
• Experience sleep disturbances. If your senior loved one struggles with insomnia, frequent waking, or nighttime anxiety, an overnight caregiver will be available to provide support and companionship.
• Are at risk of falling. Having a caregiver's support will minimize fall risks through mobility assistance and stand-by support. 
• Are living with  Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia. Caregivers will offer supervision, redirection and reassurance for senior loved ones with cognitive decline.
• Wander at night. Having a caregiver present during the night will ensure your loved one's safety and help prevent wandering.
• Have limited mobility. For seniors who are wheelchair-bound, overnight caregivers provide assistance whenever and however it is needed. 

What Does An Overnight Caregiver Do?

Overnight care differs from daytime care because of the time of day, but the benefits and services provided by our caregivers remains the same. Overnight caregivers assistance may look like:

• Assistance with mobility getting to and from the restroom
• Getting your loved one up to take medications
• Light housekeeping duties that will not disrupt the senior's sleep
• Redirection and help getting back to bed for those who wander
• Preparing meals for the next day
• Being available for emergencies or immediate care needs that may arise

Choosing the right overnight care for your senior requires thoughtful consideration. When choosing a home care agency, it is a good idea to consider the needs of your family. The agency should be able to provide flexibility and adjust services to your specific needs. Caregivers should have a way to communicate emergencies to the agency and have access to support if needed overnight.

At Visiting Angels West Metro we have a dedicated group of caregivers dedicated to providing dependable overnight care and supervision. They are highly trained and have experience in overnight care and will work in 8-12 hour shifts, depending on your specific needs. If you would like to learn more about overnight care from Visiting Angels or have questions you'd like answered, please let us know, we are happy to help. 

Ready to get started with overnight care?

We are ready to schedule your free consultation. This can be done via phone, virtually, or in person. Give us a call at 952-935-0789 and we will get you scheduled ASAP!