A Synopsis Of 24 Hour Home Care

There are times when a senior, or the family that loves them, must decide whether they can remain in their own home or if they need some form of assisted living or home care. Years of memories often keep a senior tied to their home even when it is no longer safe for them to be there alone. Rather than placing them in a nursing or retirement home, another option is to hire a caregiver to provide live-in care. This allows the senior to remain in his or her own home familiarity to their surroundings is often very helpful and receive the 24/7 support they need. Live in care may be right for your loved one if they need more support than can be provided through visits from hourly caregivers employed by a home care agency. If loved ones are unable to deal with the upkeep of their house or apartment, need help with shopping and meal preparation, hygiene and need full-time assistance with daily living, then this form of elder care may be the right option.

Even if a loved one has some medical needs, live in care can allow them to remain in their own home. A Registered Nurse will supervise an aide providing the service and develop a detailed plan of care, including meals, accompaniment to medical appointments and a medication regime. Both the aide and nurse supervisor are employed and managed by a professional agency. It is optimal if you can find someone to provide care that suits the individual. Think about your family member's outlook on life, habits, personality, cultural background and other characteristics. The agency can help you select a caregiver whose temperament is similar or compatible with that of your loved one. This is difficult to do when you are looking for an aide yourself. An agency actually has a pool of people who provide live in care for their clients. After all, your caregiver will need breaks, and she cannot work seven days per week.

Trying to hire and manage several caregivers on your own is a difficult and daunting task. Lastly, you also need to have dedicated living space available for the individual you select for live-in care. This should be a separate and private room own within the home. The caregiver will also need the provision of three meals a day which they will often eat with the care recipient. The person providing care will be there 24-7 most days, but you need to have private time set aside for them each day. Keep in mind all of these factors need consideration before deciding if this form of care is right for you and a loved one. If you need assistance or just want to talk with someone about your situation, contact a local live in care agency. They are there to help you and will often provide a free in-home consultation.