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Why Is In Home Care A Good Idea For Seniors?

February 26, 2019

6 Reasons San Fernando Valley Seniors Should Consider In-Home Care:


1) Safety. If your loved one should fall, have a seizure or experience another health-related emergency, an agency worker can contact emergency services, tend to your loved one, or even provide life saving service before help arrives.
 
2) Personal Care. In-home care providers can take care of bathing, nail trimming, dressing, and toileting. In-home care providers are trained to provide professional service for demands ranging from simple to delicate tasks.
 
3) Medication Supervision. Workers will ensure your loved one is taking their medications on schedule, and can ensure they are refilled, stored properly, and can monitor for adverse effects.
 
4) Companionship.
Having someone you trust to spend time with is vital for happiness, and with a capable and kind provider, your loved one will receive consistent companionship with loving care.
 
5) Meal Preparation. An in-home caregiver can ensure your loved one receives balanced, nutritious meals every day. Plus, they can keep your loved one company while they eat. They are also prepared to meet any dietary restrictions.
 
6) Errand Running. An in-home caregiver can run errands for your loved one, or even bring them along. Grocery shopping can be an enjoyable outing for many seniors if they have a companion.
 
Benefits of Senior Home Care
  • Home is always associated with comfort, security and positive feeling. For seniors and for all of us, when we are not feeling well, we all want to be at home.
  • Home care keeps families together while providing support.
  • Senior home care can often be customized and personalized to a greater degree to suit both the needs of the senior and family.
  • Home is where there is maximum freedom, security and comfort for the individual. Many times hospitals and nursing homes are more regulated. Home care offers much more flexibility.
  • Provides seniors much needed dignity and independence. Seniors can continue to function independently with some assistance.
  • Home care may be more cost efficient compared to other forms of health care. The patient does not have to pay for board/room expenses, food, etc.
  • Moreover with advancement in technology many services that are available in the hospital can be provided at home.
 
BrightStar Care is ready to help. For more information about senior care services in S. San Fernando Valley, contact your local BrightStar Care office at (818) 528-5388.

 
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BrightStar Care of San Fernando Valley provides a full continuum of home care services comprised of companionship, personal care, dementia care, transportation, medication assistance, skilled nursing and more to improve clients’ health and quality of life.