Determining the appropriate level of care for your elderly loved one is a crucial step in ensuring their well-being and comfort. Assisting Hands Home Care provides a free in-home consultation in which we meet with elderly individuals and their family members to understand their care needs and create the most thorough personalized care plans. Some factors that we consider in our assessment include:
1. Behavioral and Cognitive Condition: The assessment will delve into your loved one's cognitive abilities and emotional well-being. It will take into account factors such as memory, reasoning skills, and mood to identify any signs of cognitive decline, dementia, or behavioral issues. Our caregivers are trained, bonded, and licensed to provide Alzheimer's and Dementia home care.
2. Personal Care: Personal care includes various activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, transportation to doctor appointments, etc. Some elderly need meal preparation while some may require further assistance in eating. Our caregivers evaluate your loved one's ability to perform different tasks independently and see which tasks we can provide support.
3. Mobility Level and Functional Capabilities: Mobility and functional capabilities are crucial for maintaining independence and quality of life. This assessment helps us to develop a care plan for fall prevention, mobility aids, accessibility modifications, transportation, etc. If the elderly are bedridden, we will take care of everything from hygiene to meal preparation, emotional support, etc.
4. Hobbies and Social Preferences: Our caregivers will connect with the elderly to understand their hobbies and social lives. We will accompany the elderly to all the events and meetings in their communities, be their plus one in all family gatherings, and friend reunions, and celebrate holidays and birthdays with them.