Many families make the common mistake of waiting too long to start senior home care services for a loved one. Often, families delay until an urgent situation arises, such as an accident, illness, or severe self-neglect. Others hesitate due to misconceptions about home care, concerns about costs, or lack of necessary information.
It’s crucial to consider your senior loved one’s care needs as early as possible. Planning for professional home care assistance ahead of a potentially hazardous situation can prevent many issues.
How to Start Senior Home Care
Initiating senior home care services can be straightforward if you follow these four steps:
- Have a Family Discussion
Begin by having an open conversation with your senior family member and other close relatives, such as adult children and their spouses. Not everyone may be immediately receptive to discussing current care needs and future planning.
Seniors might resist the idea of having someone come into their home. Anticipate this pushback and prepare to address their concerns. Emphasize that their well-being and safety are your top priorities.
- Make the Call
Nursecare+ offers no-cost, no-obligation in-home assessments to provide seniors and their families with detailed information about suitable home care options. To schedule an assessment, contact Nursecare+ at (+91) 93618 23400.
- Participate in the In-Home Assessment
During the in-home assessment with Nursecare+, you and your senior will meet with a care coordinator at your senior’s residence. This assessment helps you understand Nursecare+’s services and allows you to ask questions. It also helps the care coordinator learn more about your senior. Topics discussed include:
Personal care needs
Favorite activities and hobbies
Scheduling
Logistics and policies
Needs for transportation, meal preparation, light housekeeping, etc.
Complimentary home safety and fall risk assessments are also provided, along with recommendations to enhance safety and quality of life.
Nursecare+’s care coordinators are skilled at making seniors and families feel comfortable. Many families find that an in-home assessment helps alleviate initial concerns and resistance about hiring a caregiver.
- Sign the Agreement and Meet Your Caregiver
Once you decide to hire a Nursecare+ caregiver, you will need to sign a Client Services Agreement. The care coordinator will then prepare a personalized home care plan tailored to your loved one’s specific needs. This includes matching them with a caregiver that fits their personality, schedule, needs, and preferences. You and your senior will meet with the caregiver and the coordinator to review the care plan.
Although starting home care might seem daunting, especially if immediate care is needed, you can take these simple steps to hire a Nursecare+ caregiver. Begin with a family discussion and a phone call, and soon your loved one will benefit from the enhanced quality of life, safety, and well-being that comes with being a Nursecare+ client.
If you are interested in our compassionate home care services, contact Nursecare+ today or call us at (+91) 93618 23400.
