Your dad wants to age at home, but you’re not sure what the best plan is to ensure he’s safe. Have you looked into home care assistance? They support his need for independence while offering you peace of mind that he’s never alone and struggling with daily activities.

What should you know about home care assistance?

You may have heard things from friends or seen things on TV that aren’t completely accurate. Here are four facts about home care assistance that you should know.

Caregivers Work With Your Dad to Maintain His Independence

Your dad may be worried that caregivers will take over and not let him do things independently. That’s not the case.

Caregivers are there to support him when he needs it to ensure he maintains as much independence as possible. When he can do things on his own, his caregivers step back and let him take care of that task on his own.

Services Can Be Changed to Meet Your Dad’s Changing Needs

You can adjust your dad’s care services as needed. If your dad is getting home care once a week and decides he needs caregivers twice a week, it’s easy to change his home care assistance schedule to meet his exact needs.

If your dad falls and needs daily care, he may not need daily care once his broken leg heals. At that point, you could adjust to weekly caregiver visits instead.

A Caregiver Is Always Available

One of the biggest worries families have about home care is that a caregiver won’t show up, leaving their parent alone without help. That’s not what happens. If a caregiver can’t get a car started or wakes up with a stomach bug, the caregiver calls the company, and a replacement is sent out.

Your dad always has a caregiver at his home when someone is scheduled. He’ll have the help he needs to complete his daily activities.

Home Care Assistance Helps You, Too

While caregivers are there for your dad, there are also benefits for you. As the main family caregiver, you are always with your dad. You haven’t had a break in months. Respite care is an option with home care assistance that you need to get to know.

With respite care services, you have a caregiver take over for a few hours or a day. During that time, you focus on yourself. Take a day off and lounge at home or schedule appointments to ensure you’re taking care of your health. Spend time with your friends or go on vacation with your significant other.

It’s time to arrange home care services. Reach out to a home care specialist online and learn more about the cost of home care assistance and how to schedule the services your dad needs.

If you or an aging loved-one is considering home care assistance in Silver Spring, MD, please contact the caring staff at Care At Home today. 301-970-9706

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Ann Smith RN

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Ann Smith, RN, Realtor® Your local Home care and Home transition expert Ann is a Registered Nurse and a Realtor with a passion and dedication to serving her community. She has over twenty years of nursing experience in pediatric, geriatric, home health care, and care management. She founded Care at Home, a home care company, to provide seniors with services that promote independence and safe aging in place. Ann is dedicated to helping seniors achieve stress-free retirement living by providing comprehensive services from health to home. Ann's mother instilled in her the value of hard work, dedication, and service to others at a young age, which is now a driving force in her home care agency. Her caring and compassionate work with seniors began when she was just 17 years old. She was offered a job as a caregiver. Just as quickly, she instinctively knew that this would be her life's work. She soon became a nurse and has since helped many older adults transition seamlessly into a new phase of life. While helping seniors and individuals with their home care needs, it became apparent that part of the transition process often involved selling their current home for more suitable living arrangements. That's when Ann decided to add real estate services to alleviate stress and enhance her client's experience. It's also how she became known as the Home Transition Agent. Today, Ann helps her mature clients achieve stress-free retirement living by providing in-home care and comprehensive services from health to home. Ann's love for children and dedication to helping families caring for children with chronic health conditions inspired Pediatric Care at Home, a division of Care at Home that provides pediatric nursing care. Ann and her team are dedicated to providing compassionate care to all, from infants to older adults. When Ann isn't busy helping her patients and clients, she volunteers her time at women's shelters and fostering dogs. She and her veteran husband enjoy a simple life in the countryside, where farm animals and country life surround them. Ann also enjoys reading, photography, gardening, and nature walk with their dogs.

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