Happy National Home Care and Hospice Month!
November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, a time to celebrate the healthcare workers who provide support for seniors across the country. At Umbrella Home Care, we’re showing appreciation for our dedicated nurses and personal care aides who give our clients the support they need to recover, thrive, and age at home.
To highlight the importance of these heroes, we’re examining the services our senior home care aides and nurses provide to keep older adults safe and comfortable while they continue to live at home.
Building Tailored Care Plans
Every senior is unique, and that means that what works for one client may not work for another. Some may need assistance with daily tasks like bathing and dressing, while others may require specialized care for conditions like dementia. Our nurses work closely with clients and their families to determine the appropriate level of support, whether it’s a few hours a week of companionship or around-the-clock care. We offer a flexible range of services that can be adjusted as needs change, ensuring your loved one receives the right level of senior home care at the right time.
Monitoring Mental & Physical Health
While providing in-home care for seniors, our aides and nurses are dedicated to ensuring their clients’ ongoing health and wellness. We believe in proactive monitoring, not just reactive care. At every visit, our caregivers pay close attention to both mental and physical well-being. They observe changes in mood, appetite, mobility, and overall health. This consistent monitoring allows us to detect potential issues early on and intervene before issues escalate. If any decline or changes are noted, our supervising nurse collaborates with the home care aides, family members, and the client’s doctor to re-evaluate and adjust the care plan accordingly.
Assisting with Activities of Daily Living
For seniors who struggle with mobility or daily tasks like bathing, hair brushing, and dressing, a senior home care aide can make a world of difference. Our aides offer a wide range of support to help seniors manage everyday activities. This includes assistance with bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, and other personal care needs.
Beyond personal care, our aides can also help with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and medication reminders, ensuring that seniors have the support they need to live safely and comfortably at home, potentially postponing the transition to an assisted living facility or nursing home.
Companionship & Support
Perhaps one of the most important things our senior caregivers do is provide companionship and support for our clients. For those who live alone, the companionship provided by our team prevents feelings of isolation in seniors. For those who don’t, the companionship of our caregivers ensures that they have someone outside the home who they can rely on for friendship and support.
Learn More About Our Senior Home Care Services
If you’d like to learn more about having our team of licensed nurses and caregivers provide senior home care for your family, connect with us today. We’ll return your message within 24 hours and schedule a free in-home consultation to help you determine if we’re the right fit for you and your loved one.
