Health care needs change as we get older. There may come a time when you or loved ones need some level of home care or assisted living placement. Many senior citizens prefer to stay in the home where they have lived for decades. Home health care is affordable and can range from occasional visits to live in care. Some folks simply need a little help with light house keeping, errands and shopping, transportation to doctor’s appointments, meal preparation, and even pet care. Live in care is also available for clients who need a little more than an occasional visit but are not quite ready for an assisted living facility or a nursing home.
Live in care for a loved one is a great way to avoid moving into a nursing home. Two of the primary reasons elderly folks need help are for medication reminders and concerns for a fall. These two concerns are easily alleviated by live in caregivers. Other services may include proper nutrition, bathing assistance, personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, range of motion and ambulatory assistance, and any other assistance that may be required. Professional in home caregivers are fully trained and have passed extensive background checks. A professional caregiver in the home gives family members peace of mind about their elderly loved ones.
Sometimes you may need skilled Nursing Services rather than caregiver help. Experienced RN’s and/or LPN’s come to or stay in your home to offer post-operative care and other duties beyond the scope of a caregiver. For example, they may change surgical dressings, remove drains, and insert catheters as needed. The nurse may also provide education for the patient regarding both chronic and acute conditions. The nurse will provide an extensive evaluation of the patient’s condition, and they will develop a complete health care plan. Additional services may also be arranged such as physical and occupational therapy
Ask around for the best nursing services in Tucson area when you are looking for assistance for a loved one. Whether it is for in-home care or for an assisted care facility, you can find the perfect plan for the one you love. After all, they deserve the best you can find!
