Benefits of Hiring a Home Care Agency
As your loved ones get older, it can become difficult to care for them. Daily tasks, such as mealtime and personal hygiene routines, can be neglected if they are on their own. Without proper help and support, these situations will most likely worsen and lead to injury, complications, or time spent in an assisted living facility. However, there is an alternative—hiring a home health care agency. There are several benefits of home health care, and the care providers at Affordable Home Care are highlighting them below.
Benefits of Home Health Care
Finding and choosing a caregiver for your loved one is a monumental task; you need someone compassionate, reliable, and trustworthy. When you choose the personal care services at Affordable Home Care, your dedicated care provider offers you and your loved one several benefits, including:
Familiar Environment
In-home care means your loved one can enjoy assistance, mobility, and freedom from the comfort of their own home. Moving out of a familiar place can be a stressful and negative experience for many individuals, and often, conditions can worsen. Let your loved one be happy in an environment they feel comfortable in.
One-on-one Assistance
An in-home caregiver can provide your loved ones with the one-on-one assistance they need. Depending on the level of care desired, the caregiver can spend a few hours a day or multiple hours a week with your loved one. Our care providers can help with anything, including:
- Bathing
- Grooming
- Mobility
- Meals
- Feeding
- Shopping
- Housework
- Pet Care
- Medication
- Appointment Escort
- Routines
Reduced Stress
At Affordable Home Care, our in-home caregivers can take a lot of the burden off your shoulders. Balancing family, work, and caring for a loved one can be incredibly stressful. When you trust in our team, know we can take some of those responsibilities off your plate by spending time with your loved one, whether it be helping with medications, feeding, or even light housework around their home. An in-home provider also provides another set of eyes watching out for your loved one. You can rely on our care providers to update you on changes within their routine or areas where your family member may be struggling.
Consistency
Our team goes the extra mile to build strong and lasting relationships with you and your loved one. We pride ourselves on our client-to-caregiver matching service to ensure compatibility and consistency throughout your time with us.
Trained, Screened Care
Our care team is highly trained, screened, and credentialed direct care professionals. We recognize the challenges associated with home care and our providers must complete and pass Personal Care and Direct Care tests to receive their Direct Care Worker Certificate as well as a health and criminal screening. Through our rigorous screenings and tests, we ensure you and your loved one are only receiving the best in care.
Companionship
Affordable Home Care provides companionship to help curb feelings of isolation, loneliness, and depression. Through activities like playing games, doing crafts, reading books, and engaging in conversations, we guarantee your loved one will never feel alone.
Why Choose Affordable Home Care as Your Home Health Care Agency?
At Affordable Home Care, we provide a level of care that meets and exceeds the healthcare industry’s highest standards. We strive to build healthy and lasting relationships with our patients, caregivers, and family members so everyone can enjoy happiness, peace of mind, and the best quality of life. If you’ve been searching for affordable home care for your loved one, consider the personal care services provided by Affordable Home Care. To get started, contact us at our main office at 215-372-0100.