What Is Home Care and How Can It Improve Your Quality of Life?

Though many families are able to care for their needs without professional assistance, the truth is that it’s nearly impossible to be prepared for changing healthcare needs without professional training. By seeking assistance through a qualified home care agency, your family can benefit in many ways.

1. Improved quality of life

Since meeting the basic needs of the chronically ill can be time-consuming, there is often little time left for recreation and to enjoy each other’s company. Home caregivers provide a valuable respite for busy families, taking care of the basic necessities so that families can focus on each other. With this strain removed, both patients and their loved ones are able to have a better quality of life.

2. Practical assistance

Just because they’re called “home caregivers” doesn’t mean they only help out around the house. In fact, your caretaker can lend their skills in many different ways. Many families benefit from their help providing transport to doctor’s appointments, shopping trips, and many other practical types of assistance.

3. Companionship

Far from being merely an employee that helps with practical matters, home caregivers often grow to be like friends and family to those they serve. Since isolation and loneliness are dangerous side-effects of chronic illness, the companionship that caregivers provide may be among their most valuable services.

4. Safety

Few homes are designed with the unique needs of the elderly in mind. As such, extra care is needed when chronic illness leads to decreased mobility. In order to avoid accidents, a trained home care provider will not only assist with your loved one’s mobility, they can also provide guidance that will help you create a safer environment.

5. Care planning

Since the long-term needs of the elderly and chronically ill can change rapidly, expert insight is needed to ensure that all personal and healthcare needs are met. Your home care agency can provide the guidance that you need to develop an effective plan of care.

Are you considering Home Care services?

With nearly two decades of experience serving our community, we at Fedelta Home Care are confident that we can meet you and your family’s unique needs. Providing comprehensive home care services throughout Puget Sound, we’re eager to start planning your care. Contact us today to learn how to get started.