How family members are supporting their older loved ones is changing due to COVID-19.
Many family caregivers are transitioning to providing full-time care to seniors or are finding ways to stay on top of their loved one’s health while maintaining social distancing.
Being a full-time caregiver is rewarding, but it can also be challenging at times. Remember, you don’t have to provide care alone, especially during these turbulent times.
Request Back-up Adult Home Care
For family members looking for additional assistance meeting their older loved ones’ care needs, professional in-home caregivers are available to help. Home care agencies are ramping up their services and following CDC-recommendations to assist with providing care at home.
Requesting back-up care for older adults can be beneficial to both the family caregiver and their loved ones. Many older adults already want to remain independent and age in place in the comfort of home, and current circumstances are causing families to see the additional benefits of receiving home care.
Accepting help from professional caregivers allows family members a reprieve from intensive care duties, while their loved ones receive certified care tailored to their needs. For example, if an older parent is recovering from illness or surgery, a professional caregiver ensures your loved one is looked after during times when family members are working during the day or throughout the evening hours.
Additional Benefits of Professional Home Care
- Peace of mind for family members. Whether your loved ones live with you and need more assistance throughout the day or lives separately, professional caregivers can be there to provide care.
- Professional caregivers are on-call 24/7. Many home care agencies, including Westchester Family Care, have staff available night and day to answer questions or dispatch care if needed.
- Regular contact to keep family members informed. Professional caregivers call family members at least once a week, if not more, to keep them informed about their loved one’s care.
- Helping seniors communicate with family members. For those maintaining social distancing, professional caregivers can help seniors with setting up new communications or virtual devices to stay in touch with family.
- Supporting care plans. Even the best-laid plans can change. Maybe you are planning on returning to work, your loved one’s current caregiver can no longer provide services, or your senior family members need more help at home or in an assisted living facility. Everyone’s care needs are different and a professional caregiver can work with you to accommodate your family’s needs.
Providing Safe, Responsive Home Care for Seniors
Westchester Family Care’s top priority has always been helping people take care of their family members like they were our own. The health and wellness of our clients and caregivers have never been more important. As a leading home care agency in New York, we are following strict CDC guidelines while providing care, and we are using protective equipment when caring for patients.
Despite the challenges surrounding COVID-19, our in-home care team is working with families to ensure essential health services for seniors. If you are interested in home care services, contact Westchester Family Care for an immediate family need or when planning for future needs: info@westfamilycare.com, 914-764-7500, www.westchesterfamilycare.com.