One Stop Home Owner Services » elder care services http://www.onestophomeownerservices.com Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:58:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Elder Home Care Service: When Your Loved One Needs Long Distance Care http://www.onestophomeownerservices.com/elder-home-care-service-when-your-loved-one-needs-long-distance-care.html http://www.onestophomeownerservices.com/elder-home-care-service-when-your-loved-one-needs-long-distance-care.html#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:13:10 +0000 Home Owner http://www.onestophomeownerservices.com/elder-home-care-service-when-your-loved-one-needs-long-distance-care.html 4373738107 682aa6d03c m Elder Home Care Service: When Your Loved One Needs Long Distance Care

ou took that fantastic job offer in another state. Mom and dad were healthy and fine. As time passed, you were promoted and became successful. Dad passed away and mom is not doing well on her own. She’s reached an age where daily assistance may be necessary and you’re a 1,000 miles away. How do you manage this situation without picking up and moving your family or your mother? If this scenario sounds familiar, remote care giving might be the answer.

 

These scenario plays out each and every day in thousands of American’s lives. “I had relocated to Florida in 1985 and my mother followed shortly after. In 2000 I relocated back to Pennsylvania to start a life with a new wife and family. My mother stayed and many questions arose. What do I do if she cannot live day-to-day being able to care for herself? How can … Read the rest

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ou took that fantastic job offer in another state. Mom and dad were healthy and fine. As time passed, you were promoted and became successful. Dad passed away and mom is not doing well on her own. She’s reached an age where daily assistance may be necessary and you’re a 1,000 miles away. How do you manage this situation without picking up and moving your family or your mother? If this scenario sounds familiar, remote care giving might be the answer.

 

These scenario plays out each and every day in thousands of American’s lives. “I had relocated to Florida in 1985 and my mother followed shortly after. In 2000 I relocated back to Pennsylvania to start a life with a new wife and family. My mother stayed and many questions arose. What do I do if she cannot live day-to-day being able to care for herself? How can anyone take care of a loved one so far away?”

 

That’s when Elder home care agencies now began to focus on remote care giving and taking the burden off families and loved ones of those that need care. Non medical home care allows your loved one’s to live where they want to be … their own home.

 

There are many elder home care agencies now around the country to help educate families and provide care to loved ones. Here are some questions to consider when determining if your loved one needs professional care:

 

  • Does your loved one need assistance with walking?

  • Has their physical and/or emotional health been declining?

  • Are they able to prepare nutritious daily meals?

  • Are they able to shop for themselves?

  • Are they able to manage their bills and financial responsibilities?

  • Are they taking their medications on time?

  • Are they still able to drive safely?

  • Are they in need of companionship?

  • Are they able to dress and groom themselves?

 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, professional home care might be an option for you. When considering agencies, choose one that can offer more than basic homemaker services, including dressing, bathing and other hygienic activities. Because not all states require licensing, be sure to check that the agency is bonded, insured and licensed.

 

For piece of mind for you and your loved one, understand the caregiver’s background and experience. Elder home care agencies should be able to provide you this along with conducting a criminal background check on its employees. You also should be able to meet with the caregiver before you agree to services to make sure that personalities match and you are comfortable with the service they provide.

 

Since home care services are non-medical, they currently are not covered by Medicare. But you do have options. Elder home care services can be paid individually or by long term care insurance. Often, funds from associations are available as well. For example, contact the organization that is involved with the illness that your loved one is afflicted with. Funds are sometimes available for their members.

 

Veterans and their spouses might qualify for the Disability Pension for Aid and Attendance. Others decide to take out a reverse mortgage. Whatever your situation, the proper research can determine the best route for financing care.

 

Most importantly, stay in contact with your loved one and the people involved in their care. Establish periodic phone calls and visit when you are able. Conversation shows you care whether you are in the same room or across the country.

 

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Where can I find low cost home care for seniors in Las Vegas?
My Grandmother has a broken foot and needs assistance in her home for at least six weeks. She cares for my Grandfather full-time who is ill with Dementia. Do you know where I can find low-cost in home care in Las Vegas, NV? Are there any programs to assist with rides to Dr. Appts, picking up perscriptions, housecleaning, meal preparation, etc?

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Elder care, sometimes referred to as long-term elderly care, includes a wide range of services that are provided over an extended period of time to people who need help to perform normal activities of daily living because of cognitive impairment or loss of muscular strength or control. Elder care can include rehabilitative therapies, skilled nursing care, palliative care, and social services, as well as supervision and a wide range of supportive personal care provided by family caregivers and/or home health care agencies. Elder care may also include training to help older people adjust to or overcome many of the limitations that often come with aging. If appropriate, elder care can at best be provided in the home first.

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Elder care, sometimes referred to as long-term elderly care, includes a wide range of services that are provided over an extended period of time to people who need help to perform normal activities of daily living because of cognitive impairment or loss of muscular strength or control. Elder care can include rehabilitative therapies, skilled nursing care, palliative care, and social services, as well as supervision and a wide range of supportive personal care provided by family caregivers and/or home health care agencies. Elder care may also include training to help older people adjust to or overcome many of the limitations that often come with aging. If appropriate, elder care can at best be provided in the home first.

Where do we start when looking for resources for elder care for a loved one? Resources that can help the elderly stay in their own home are the first place to start. A variety of independent living services are now available to help the elderly care for themselves in their own home despite their changing physical needs. This may help, delay or totally avoid moving into an assisted living or nursing home.

Resources for Elder Care that can help the elderly stay in their own home:

Visiting Angels – Visiting Angels is non-medical in home elderly care service provider and elder care living assistance service. Visiting Angels offers a variety of customized services to help the elderly stay in their own home. Visiting Angels are elderly care specialists.

American Society on Aging – The American Society on Aging is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families. This site offers useful resources on a variety of aging-related and elder care topics and elderly care advice.

Elderweb – This site is designed for both professionals and family members looking for information on elder care and long term care, and includes links to information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, as well as policy, research, and statistics.

National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification – NRCSHHM is a non-profit organization that promotes aging in place and independent living for persons of all ages and abilities. The website contains excellent resources on senior housing, elder care and home modifications.

Elder Care Link – Provides resources to those in need of home care.

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America – is an organization, which provides optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families.

The American Optometric Association — is the authority in the optometric profession and leads the way in its mission of improving the quality and availability of eye and vision care everywhere.

Beltone — has been helping people hear better for 65 years as the most trusted name in hearing care among adults over fifty.

By using resources available, elderly care in the home becomes a viable option. Elder care does not have to mean you have to do it alone. Becoming knowledgeable about elderly care issues make the aging transition an easier road to go down.

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What is the pay scale for a home health care worker?
A friend wants to hire me to care for (i.e., changing his diaper, bathing, and feeding him) her aged father but I don't know how much to charge. I will be working in her home for six hours and I live in Illinois. I don't work for a private agency (but I have experience as a health aide). This time I will be working for myself. Is there a website that I can go to to figure out how much to charge her?

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Home care providers for the elderly can fit your needs depending upon your situation and budget.  Make a list of the specific needs of elderly care you are looking for and questions to ask the home care providers.
Home Care Providers Checklist:
•    Rehabilitation/Therapy- Physical or occupational therapy required, improving or retaining function (range of motion, physical therapy following an injury), speech therapy or help swallowing (due to a stroke, Parkinson’s disease or ALS) respiratory therapy, or help getting around the house or using assistive equipment?
•    Household Chores– Help to do simply chores and prepare meals.
•    Personal Care Assistance –Assistance for personal hygiene, bathing, eating, dressing, lifting, and getting out of bed.
•    Nighttime Care- Elderly care for hours in the night in case of emergency.
•    Transportation Assistance- Provide for transportation to appointments, shopping, activities.  Special transportation needs for wheelchair assistance.
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Home care providers for the elderly can fit your needs depending upon your situation and budget.  Make a list of the specific needs of elderly care you are looking for and questions to ask the home care providers.
Home Care Providers Checklist:
•    Rehabilitation/Therapy- Physical or occupational therapy required, improving or retaining function (range of motion, physical therapy following an injury), speech therapy or help swallowing (due to a stroke, Parkinson’s disease or ALS) respiratory therapy, or help getting around the house or using assistive equipment?
•    Household Chores– Help to do simply chores and prepare meals.
•    Personal Care Assistance –Assistance for personal hygiene, bathing, eating, dressing, lifting, and getting out of bed.
•    Nighttime Care- Elderly care for hours in the night in case of emergency.
•    Transportation Assistance- Provide for transportation to appointments, shopping, activities.  Special transportation needs for wheelchair assistance.
•    Companionship- Personal companionship to combat loneliness and memory loss.
Questions to ask the Home Care Providers:
•    How are their employees chosen and screened to be home care providers and what are their qualifications?
•    How long has your agency been home care providers?  Do you have references?
•    Can your agency provide the services I need as home care providers?  Can a medical evaluation or consultation be done?  Are there regular consultation follow-up and service evaluation meetings?
•    What is the minimum and maximum number of hours per visit that is required?
•    Is your agency bonded and have appropriate insurance for home care providers to cover theft and malpractice?
•    What are your fees?  Talk extensively about fees and what is included and what is considered as extra charges and overtime.  Is Medicare and Insurance accepted?  Find out what your coverage is through your insurance providers and cross reference coverage.

Quality home care providers will be prepared to help you through the process of evaluating your elderly care needs. They will have the answers to these basic questions.  Choosing the right home care providers is important to your piece of mind and to the quality of care that your loved one is receiving.  You want only the best home care providers to help you along the way.

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I am starting an in-home care agency for the eldery, does anybody know how to market to hospitals?
I'm starting an in-home care agency for seniors & adults who need personal care assistance & companionship in their homes. I find it hard on the marketing aspect. I don't know what department in the hospital will I go to inquire on whether they have patients that needs our service. If anybody knows anything on how to go about this business, please help me on this. Thanks!

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