Aging in place refers to a person’s ability to safely grow old in their current residence — whether it is their own home, a family member’s house, or an assisted-living facility. Staying in a familiar dwelling can help seniors preserve their overall happiness, health, and quality of life.

Helpful resource:

• Assisting Seniors to Age in Place

Needing help with age is inevitable. You may notice signs indicating your loved one needs extra care at home, such as difficulty managing daily tasks, forgetfulness, unexplained weight loss, neglecting personal hygiene, or increased accidents or falls. Additionally, changes in behavior or mood, social withdrawal, or increased anxiety could indicate the need for professional home care support.

It's crucial to observe these signs and have an open discussions with your loved one and healthcare professionals to determine the best care plan to ensure their well-being and safety.

In-home care is a more private option that allows your loved one to remain in a familiar environment. This is often less disruptive and more engaging, making it the first choice for many families.

Combine that with the rising costs of nursing home facilities, and it's understandable why in-home care has become the preferred option for many families. Some of the benefits include:

• Customized home care planning that reflects unique needs and requests
• Companionship and social interaction that reduces the risk of isolation and depression
• Flexibility to receive care when needed most
• Lower home care costs when compared to assisted living or nursing home care
• One-on-one, personalized care
• Peace of mind that your loved one is receiving compassionate care from a trusted professional
• Supervision and assistance that reduces the risk of falls, injuries, and other household accidents

Senior Home Care by Angels can assist your loved one with everyday activities by providing essential non-medical services such as:

• Personal care, including grooming, dressing, bathing, and toileting assistance
• Light housekeeping and laundry
• Meal planning and preparation
• Medication reminders
• Mobility and transfer assistance
• Errands and transportation to appointments

Finding the proper senior care for an aging loved one can be a daunting task without knowing the pros, cons, and costs for each option. Many families feel torn between handling the daily tasks of caring for their parents themselves or relying on professionals.

A free in-home consultation is the best place to start. Together, we can help you and your loved one determine what service might be needed.

Your loved one’s in-home living assistance will start with a free consultation by a Visiting Angels care coordinator. We’ll discuss daily needs, mobility limitations, safety and security risks, medical issues, and other concerns.

The coordinator will conduct a home care assessment that includes a walk-through around the home to look for safety hazards and fall risks.

The coordinator will use the information to create a personalized care plan. Together, we’ll make sure the plan is comprehensive, flexible, and respectful of personal preferences.

Your care coordinator will consider your input and information about your loved one's life, hobbies, preferences, and health conditions. Then, we’ll find a caregiver who has the skills, experience, personality, and availability to foster a perfect match.

If — for any reason, at any time — you feel the caregiver isn’t the right match, the care coordinator will work with you to select a different home care aide.