Is it Time for In-Home Care?
Welcome to the Comfort Keepers® Guide to In-Home Care. This step-by-step guide is designed to help families navigate the journey of providing care for their loved ones, ensuring they experience comfort, joy, and independence at home.
Caring for the Ones Who Cared for You
Making decisions about care for your aging spouse or parents can be challenging. Our comprehensive guide offers insights into:
Recognizing when in-home care is needed
Evaluating care options
Exploring the unique services offered by Comfort Keepers®
Hope, connectedness, purpose, and joy are vital to senior happiness. This guide helps families maintain these qualities for their loved ones.
Determining if Your Loved One Needs Assistance
Ask the following questions to determine if in-home care might be necessary:
Do they need help walking or performing daily tasks?
Are they becoming forgetful or missing medications?
Have there been recent falls or changes in weight?
Are social activities diminishing?
If the answer to any of these is "yes," it may be time to consider in-home care.
Maintaining peace, joy, and comfort at home
Aging in place is a growing trend among seniors and their families, and it’s easy to see why. Moving seniors against their wishes can lead to frustration and depression.
Benefits of Aging in Place
Staying at home can promote:
Greater independence and happiness
Reduced risk of illness
Familiarity for those with dementia
Social connection and personal satisfaction
Did you know? 89% of seniors prefer to remain in their homes as they age (AARP).
Starting the Conversation
When discussing in-home care with your loved one:
Choose a comfortable time and setting.
Focus on their well-being and independence.
Offer options and listen to their concerns.
Tip: Treat this as an ongoing discussion, not a one-time conversation.
What to Look for in a Care Provider
When evaluating care providers, ask questions such as:
How do you address physical, mental, and emotional needs?
Are caregivers insured and trained?
What systems are in place to track care?
Are caregivers employees or contractors?
Download the 20 Questions Worksheet for a comprehensive list.
The Comfort Keepers® Difference
With over 25 years of experience, Comfort Keepers® offers:
Interactive Caregiving™ focused on mind, body, nutrition, and safety
Compassionate caregivers who are insured, bonded, and trained
Personalized care plans tailored to individual needs
Our approach ensures that seniors stay engaged and maintain their independence while receiving professional support. Learn more about our services.
Services We Provide
Personal Care:
Bathing, grooming, and hygiene
Fall prevention and mobility assistance
Alzheimer’s and dementia care
Companion Care:
Conversation and companionship
Meal preparation and housekeeping
Respite care for family caregivers
Specialized Care:
Private duty nursing for medical needs
Home safety technology through SafetyChoice®
Alzheimer’s and dementia support
Financial Considerations
Explore payment options, including:
Long-term care insurance
Veterans benefits
Out-of-pocket solutions
Medicare and Medicaid
Consult with a Care Coordinator
Ready to provide the best care for your loved one? Our care coordinators are available 24/7 to help create a personalized plan. Contact us today to learn how Comfort Keepers® can lift your loved one's spirits and ensure they live independently at home.
