For many aging adults, nighttime can be a challenging and even stressful time of day. In many cases, family caregivers are not available to assist their loved ones at this time, so many families turn to hiring an in-home care agency to be available during the overnight hours. A Visiting Angels caregiver will be awake and available to the individual throughout the night. 

Who Would Benefit From Awake Overnight Care?

Overnight care for aging adults allows families to have peace of mind that their loved ones are safe and secure during the night. Seniors who might benefit from overnight care include those who:

• Were recently discharged from the hospital
• Require assistance to and from the restroom
• Have medication they need to take in a timely manner during the nighttime hours
• Experience sleep disturbances, insomnia, or have anxiety during the night
• Have a high risk for falling
• Require supervision due to dementia or Alzheimer's Disease to reduce wandering
• Are wheelchair bound
  

What Does An Overnight Caregiver Do?

Overnight care differs slightly from daytime care, because of the hours, but many of the benefits and specific services remain the same. Some of the more common ways our caregivers assist overnight include:

• Assistance with mobility to and from the restroom
• Providing medication reminders
• Light housekeeping
• Food preparation
• Response to emergencies or immediate care needs
  

Choosing the best overnight caregiver for your loved one's need requires careful consideration. No matter which direction you choose to, it is necessary to consider the unique needs of your family and your loved one. Check that the agency can provide flexibility and tailor services to their individual needs and has a way to communicate emergencies and access to support if needed.

Visiting Angels employs a number of caregivers who are dedicated to providing excellent overnight care and supervision, they are trained and experienced in overnight care and work in 8-12 hour shifts, depending on your specific needs. If you are interested in learning more about overnight care or just simply have questions you want answered, please give us a call at 952-935-0789 or use our contact form and we will reach out to you!