Becoming a caregiver can happen in an instant. It can also take years before your loved one needs around-the-clock help. Either way, most of us are not equipped with the knowledge or skills to meet the demands that full-time (or even part-time) caregiving requires.
WHEN TO USE HOME HEALTH CARE
Having your own personal support worker is one of the best and most comfortable options for seniors who would rather live in their own home but require additional help.
Some situations in which home health is needed include:
Following an inpatient hospitalization, rehabilitation, or a stay at a skilled nursing facility – to help the senior transition back to independence
When a senior has had a recent medication change, in order to monitor for side effects and assure a new medication is effective
When seniors experience an overall decline in functioning – in order to help them to regain independence through therapy or learning new skills to compensate for their deficit
WHAT CAN A HOME CARE WORKER DO FOR ME?
Caregivers can assist in providing for medication management, transporting to appointments, light housework and meal preparation, encouraging modifications for the home, evaluating for health or environmental risk factors.
Additionally a home caregiver can assist with:
Taking the right medication at the right time
Running errands
Cleaning the house
Meal preparation
In-home health care
Relying on family members to run errands will also get frustrating and inconvenient because everyone has their own busy lives to lead, especially if long-term home care is needed.
When this happens, one of the best ways to mitigate any disasters or unforeseeable inconveniences both to yourself and your family is to hire a qualified home care worker.
At Amorycare of Union County, quality of life is everything—for our patients and their families. In-home care gives ill and aging patients the independence and support they need to live happy, healthy lives, all from the comfort of their own homes. Their families can finally rest knowing that someone is there to look after their loved ones.
As the most trusted home care agency in Union County, you can count on us to help your loved ones who are in need. If your wondering if in home care is a right fit for you or if you have any questions, Call us at 908-409-1924 or leave us a note.
Amorycare of Union County NJ provides non-medical in home care for seniors in these towns and communities in Union County NJ: Fanwood, Linden, Plainfield, Clark, Scotch Plains, Westfield, Mountainside, Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Cranford, Garwood, Kenilworth, Springfield, Union, Vauxhall, Roselle, Roselle Park, Hillside, Elizabeth, and Summit.
