Caregiver Options in Fairfax VA & Northern VA
When you or a family member faces a disability, getting home care support early has been shown to create a healthier, more sustainable, caregiving situation for both the care recipient and the family caregivers. Unfortunately, too many wait to get the help they need. Recognizing the signs that it is time to hire help is important to avoid injury or crises that can result in the institutionalization that was hoped to be avoided.
Signs Families Should Consider and In-Home Care Assessment:
Client’s Signs:
- Event or diagnoses indicating disability
- Long-held household responsibilities shifting from one retired spouse to the other
- Forgetting to take medicines or do other healthcare activities
- Injuries at home, especially slips, falls, and burns
- Change in diet, missed meals, or over-reliance on convenience foods
- Fear of driving
Caregiver Signs:
- Caregiver would enjoy more free time
- Family worries about what will happen if caregiver gets sick
- Caregiver feels sad, tired or has less energy
- Caregiver feels trapped
- Caregiver spends less time with friends or out-of-the-home activities than before
- Caregiver gets too frustrated with the care recipient.
We serve clients of all ages with a variety of needs. All of our services are customized to the particular requirements of each unique client and circumstance, with staff members assigned by specialty and client compatibility considerations.
Following are some of the types of clients we serve and services we offer, depending on the client’s particular needs and the needs of the family.
Seniors Who Would Benefit from In-Home Care
Depending on the overall health and mobility of the senior, services can be as simple as a single phone call every day to make sure everything is going well, to 24 hour, live-in care as needed. Below are the most common services requested:
- Food preparation and light housekeeping
- Companionship
- Personal care services
- Laundry and bed linen change
- Errands and grocery shopping
- Transportation
- Walking and transfer assistance
- Medication reminders
- Live-in care available
Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia Who Would Benefit from In-Home Care
As many as 4.5 million people today in the U.S. suffer from Alzheimer’s. Though initial symptoms can be minor, the disease progression often results in patients experiencing anxiety, wandering, or even becoming aggressive. We have staff specialists trained to provide in-home care for clients suffering from AD or dementia, with services and activities individually tailored to each client. Services may include:
- Companionship to combat depression
- Conversation and activities to slow mental decline
- Physical exercise, activities to enhance strength and blood flow
- Meal preparation to insure good nutrition
- Enhancing safety through continuous observation
- Respite care for family caregivers
- Live-in care available
People with Physically Degenerative Conditions:
Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s and other degenerative conditions ultimately rob person’s ability to physically function effectively. As the diseases progress, it becomes increasingly difficult to remain independent and stay at home. Our trained caregivers understand the difficulties and can accomplish those necessary tasks to enable these clients to function independently in their own homes for as long as possible. Services may include:
- Personal care and hygiene assistance, bathing and dressing
- Errands and transportation
- Meal preparation to insure good nutrition
- Medication reminders
- Companionship to combat depression
- Physical activity to maintain and maximize existing function for as long as possible
- Emotional support
- Live-in care available
Regardless of the client’s age, medical condition, individual or family caregiver needs, we are here to help. Contact us today for your free in-home care consultation to find out how Medical Professionals On-Call can enhance your life.
