Helping Boulder Business Re-Open and Families Get Back to Work
As businesses reopen, and parents go back to work BrightStar Care of Boulder - Broomfield helps care for kids and keep families safe during COVID-19.
Families have traditionally used home care services as a resource for aging adults who need assistance with daily living activities. And while caregiver agency clients are typically seniors, companies like BrightStar Care of Boulder - Broomfield have recently been assisting more-and-more families with pediatric and child care needs. COVID-19 and extended school and company closures have made life especially challenging for families with vulnerable children.
Here are ways pediatric home care services benefit families and children, including those with special needs and medical considerations:
Child Care, Supervision & Companionship
"Virtual schooling," combined with work-from-home policies, has created a child care dilemma for countless families across Boulder - Broomfield. On the one hand, students need to replicate a classroom environment by engaging video-based lessons. But on the other hand, parents require a quiet workspace from which to conduct business. And just because an adult may be present in the home doesn't mean he or she has the freedom to care for a child during working hours.
A home care agency with child care resources can give parents the respite typically provided by the school. A BrightStar Care caregiver can offer supervision and companionship throughout the day, empowering the child's parent to focus 100% on work during business hours. Living nearby 24/7 doesn't mean families can't create the space necessary for productivity in either career or schooling. And a caregiver can help facilitate healthy boundaries! LEARN MORE
Assistance with "Virtual Learning"
Families needing help with "virtual learning will find that agencies that specialize in pediatric services, like BrightStar Care of Boulder - Broomfield, can provide caregivers who serve as unofficial tutors during virtual lessons. While our caregivers are trained to help more generally with supervision and child care, these aides can also be appropriately matched by technology acumen and educational background. And once the classroom sessions are over, the caregivers can then assist with homework assignments and help to ensure students are staying on task. LEARN MORE
As discussed, Los Angeles area school districts are accommodating social-distancing guidelines by leveraging virtual classroom solutions. However, technology often has limitations for children with either physical or learning disabilities. A student with visual impairment, for example, may be disproportionately affected by video conferencing that relies heavily on the use of charts, diagrams, and other imagery. And students with learning disabilities might not be able to ask follow-up questions from teachers so far removed from their audiences.
This latter group of children have been especially hard-hit by virtual education. Their parents may find that remote classes are ineffective altogether without the presence of an in-person tutor to provide timely assistance. Many moms and dads have reported sitting-in on every single lesson with their children. But what happens when parents don't have the time to serve as daily tutors? BrightStar Care of Boulder - Broomfield can provide a qualified aide who shares the burden while also providing general supervision and childcare. LEARN MORE
Beyond the negative educational consequences of virtual learning programs, families with physically disabled children have found that school closures affect other healthcare resources. Many of these most vulnerable young people are left with unattended needs. So, their mothers and fathers must fill the daily gaps in care while still holding down their jobs.
With specific diagnoses and related medical needs, the mission can be quite daunting. Does a son or daughter require a daily injection? Will a student's adherence to medication directives be maintained if they are home alone during the weekdays? Are there physical, speech, or occupational therapy regimens that need to be kept in the home?
A pediatric home care and nursing agency such as BrightStar Care can ease assistance by providing full healthcare services that harmonize with family and virtual schooling schedules. The same nurse who completes necessary medical tasks may also address other needs previously discussed, including general supervision and tutoring. An all-inclusive resource for both healthcare and child care needs may be the perfect solution for some families during these challenging times! LEARN MORE
Family dynamics are unique, and everyone is managing the COVID-19 pandemic differently. Child care solutions will vary depending on individual circumstances. While many schools remain closed for the time being and families have transitioned to "virtual learning," students without additional support at home risk being left behind. Home care agencies can provide parents with child care solutions that address a child's supervision, educational and medical needs. LEARN MORE
If you're a parent seeking customized child care resources in Boulder, call us at 970.999.0535.
BrightStar Care of Boulder - Broomfield provides 24/7 to Hourly Private Duty Home Health Care and Pediatric Nursing.
We offer support around the clock to parents, providing a full continuum of medical and non-medical services, including special needs care. We proudly serve greater Boulder, Westminster, Longmont, Denver, Thornton, and Brighton areas.
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