As you age, health becomes an issue. There's not much you can do about it, other than eat healthy and exercise to try and stay healthy as long as possible. Sooner or later though, most people reach an age where they can no longer take care of themselves. Options include going to live in a nursing home or assisted living facility, live with someone else, or in home elder care.
In home elder care allows you to still live in your own home, but someone comes in to your home every day to help you. A company called Preferred Care At Home has locations all around the United States. They offer services such as companion services which offers personal and social interaction, homemaker services which offers help with meal preparation, housekeeping and laundry, and personal support services which offers help with bathing, grooming etc. Care is also available especially for those with Alzheimer's. The caregiver provides services such as stimulating mental awareness, engaging in reading or crafts, helping with hygiene and maintaining a safe home environment. A skilled care service provides help with medical issues such as insulin injecting, iv's, feeding tubes, colostomy care. A live in care service is also available where a caregiver is present 24 hours per day. It's also the same caregiver who is present every day. There is a not a different one all the time. Continuity of care is important in order to help create a relationship with the caregiver. It also gives the caregiver personal knowledge of the person that can't be found on paper.
In home elder care is often more cost effective than nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Services may be covered by Medicare, Medicaid or VA Benefits.
Preferred Care at Home has been offering in home elder care since 1984. It's worth a look if you or someone you know needs help taking care of themselves.
In home elder care allows you to still live in your own home, but someone comes in to your home every day to help you. A company called Preferred Care At Home has locations all around the United States. They offer services such as companion services which offers personal and social interaction, homemaker services which offers help with meal preparation, housekeeping and laundry, and personal support services which offers help with bathing, grooming etc. Care is also available especially for those with Alzheimer's. The caregiver provides services such as stimulating mental awareness, engaging in reading or crafts, helping with hygiene and maintaining a safe home environment. A skilled care service provides help with medical issues such as insulin injecting, iv's, feeding tubes, colostomy care. A live in care service is also available where a caregiver is present 24 hours per day. It's also the same caregiver who is present every day. There is a not a different one all the time. Continuity of care is important in order to help create a relationship with the caregiver. It also gives the caregiver personal knowledge of the person that can't be found on paper.
In home elder care is often more cost effective than nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Services may be covered by Medicare, Medicaid or VA Benefits.
Preferred Care at Home has been offering in home elder care since 1984. It's worth a look if you or someone you know needs help taking care of themselves.
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In home elder care is often cheaper than nursing facilities or assisted living facilities. Services may be covered by Medicare, State health programs or VA Benefits.