As our loved ones grow older, they travel less and become attached to the comforts of their home and daily routines. However; a time comes when mom, dad, grandma or grandpa are unable to take care of themselves within their home. The demanding pace of the modern world does not always allow us the time to take care of our elder loved one. Now is the time when family members should consider, in Seattle, in-home care services for the elder who wants to stay in their home and maintain some form of independence.
The first step is to call an in-home care provider who will set up a personal consultation. During this thorough session, a care coordinator will discuss your concerns, needs and preferences for in-home care, and how best to implement them. A written in-home care plan will be created and finally, the care coordinator will assist making billing arrangements with insurance providers.
In Seattle, in-home care provides high quality, flexible, convenient and cost effective personal assistance to people in need. A licensed care giver may provide flexible in home care from 1 to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They prepare meals and assist with daily activities such as eating, bathing, dressing, and toileting. These closely supervised care providers can assist with household chores such as washing dishes, laundry, cleaning, yard and pet care. Also, in home care givers can run errands, and transport the elder to doctor’s appointments or social engagements. Family members no longer have to worry if their loved one is taking prescribed medication correctly; the care giver will dispense medication and ensure prescriptions are filled as needed.
The care giver attends to all physical, social and emotional needs of the senior citizen as well as providing companionship. Even the simplest form of contact stimulates their thought process and they feel needed when someone pays attention to them. In-home care services may also engage visiting barbers, hairstylists, care managers, massage therapists and yoga instructors. It all depends upon the needs and preferences of each person.
Licensed care givers who are capable and compassionate professionals with experience are employed with Seattle’s in-home care service providers. Care-givers receive comprehensive, ongoing training which enables them to be current on new methods of care and safety.
Seattle provides several in-home care services as well as other programs that focus on different needs of elders thus providing options for our loved ones. These programs include Seattle elder care, Seattle senior services, and Seattle Alzheimer’s care. You may consider, in Seattle, assisted living placement if your loved one requires comprehensive round the clock care. Keep in mind, with in-home care, your loved one could stay at home, thereby connected to you and their favorite activities.
