As our loved ones age, they often develop a need for additional care and support around the home. Perhaps they are able to do most things on their own, but need help with certain activities like cooking or cleaning. While there are plenty of nursing homes in Cook county, and the surrounding counties, many seniors prefer to stay in their own homes as they age.
Home & Hearth Caregivers offers in-home services providing patients with the opportunity to remain living in their own home, while at the same time reaping many of the benefits of long-term care facilities in the Chicago area.
Live-in Caregiver Benefits
These services vary, as care plans are tailored to fit each person’s physical and mental needs. Essentially, the live-in home care aide provides assistance with whatever the patient needs in order to remain living at home in a safe and healthy manner. This option is extremely important for those who are not fully ambulatory in an emergency situation, or for individuals who tend to get disoriented overnight.
Personal Care
At some point, many seniors end up needing caregiving services, including help with bathing, eating, getting dressed, and using the bathroom. When you choose an experienced caregiver from Home & Hearth, these tasks are always handled in the most caring and professional manner, allowing the patient’s dignity to remain intact.
Emotional Support
The relationship between patient and caregiver is always based on trust and compassion, and usually develops to include conversation, mentally-stimulating activities, and genuine companionship. You will be given the opportunity to provide information about your loved one’s hobbies and favorite pastimes which will be included in their care management plan. Many of our clients are pleasantly surprised at the improvement in their loved one’s mood after a couple of weeks of them having another person around to talk to and share activities with.
Household Support
Everyday life can become difficult as we age, and if your loved one is having a difficult time completing household chores, it can be difficult for them to ask for help. With a live-in caregiver, this will no longer be an issue. The caregiver will provide help with cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, shopping, and other tasks that may require assistance. Things like paying bills and scheduling appointments may also be included in your loved one’s care plan, if needed.
Medical Care
The caregiver will help arrange medical assistance as needed, for instance, setting appointments with your loved one’s home visitation nurse or physical therapist. Additionally, the caregiver can complete many related tasks, including medication management or assisting with putting on support stockings.
When to Choose 24-Hour Live-In Care in the Chicago Area
Our 24-hour home care services are available for both temporary and long-term situations, depending on individual needs. Temporary or short-term senior care may be necessary if a family caregiver will be away for a few days, or if the patient has just had surgery and needs extra help for a week or two. Long-term, in-home 24-hour care is recommended for those who live alone and have permanent, ongoing issues – or are simply in need of regular assistance due to age..
The Home & Hearth Approach
Home & Hearth 24-hour caregivers provide the highest quality of professional, compassionate care for your loved one, giving you and your family the peace of mind you need. Regardless of the diagnosis, needs, or situation, our dedicated staff will work with you to design the perfect care management plan in order for your loved one to remain living at home. They will be safe, cared for, and provided with opportunities to thrive and live life to the fullest.
We invite you to call us at (800)-349-0663, fill out our online form, or send an email to info@homeandhearthcare.com to learn more about our various services.