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Entrusting the care of
your loved one (or yourself!) to someone else can be nerve-racking. But it can
also improve their quality of life and provide care partners with a much-needed
break.
So how do you choose the
best caregiver for your senior loved one? Asking the right questions will help.
Here are six questions to ask a home health provider before hiring one.
1.
What Days and Hours Are Home Health Services Available?
A potential home health
provider’s availability is important information when deciding which home
health provider to hire. Think about when you most need help and ask whether
caregivers are available during those hours.
You may need a very
different schedule if you want help with appointments or care for your loved
one while you work than if you want a break on the weekends. It’s important to
make sure your schedule aligns.
2. Are
They Willing to Show All Appropriate Documentation?
Before hiring a home
health provider, it’s important to know they are up to date on all required
documentation. This includes things like insurance, CPR and first-aid
certifications, required immunizations, certifications related to your loved
one’s condition, and background checks on employees.
Your senior loved one’s
safety is critical, so ensuring all appropriate documentation is in order is
your best assurance that the home health provider you are considering is a
reputable agency that follows the law.
3.
What Services Do They Provide?
Some home health agencies
mainly focus on medical care. Others mostly help with personal care and
assistance around the home. Still others, like Celtic Angels Home Health Care,
offer a variety of medical, personal, and homemaking services.
Make sure your needs align
with the services the home health provider offers.
4. How
Is Transportation Handled?
If you need a caregiver to
help with your loved one’s transportation to things like medical
appointments, outings, or shopping trips, it’s a good idea to ask how the home
health provider handles transportation. Do they use company cars, their
personal vehicles, or will they drive yours?
Be sure to ask about
expenses, too. For example, is the cost of transportation included in their
fee, or will you be expected to reimburse the home health provider for gas or
mileage?
5.
What Experience Do They Have with Your Loved One’s Conditions?
It’s important that you
feel confident in the care a home health provider will give to your senior
loved one, so be sure to ask about their experience caring for people with your
loved one’s conditions.
For example, do they have
experience caring for people with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or Parkinson’s Disease?
Heart condition? Diabetes? Are they able to perform all the necessary tasks
needed to care for your loved one? Gather all the information you need to feel
comfortable with a provider before making a decision to hire one.
6. How
Do You Handle Difficult Situations, Like Care Refusal?
Sometimes, as seniors age,
they develop conditions that make caring for them difficult. For example,
seniors with cognitive disorders, like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, often
refuse care.
Ask how caregivers would
handle these situations. Their answers will give you an idea of how they will
approach your senior loved one’s care.
Would you like to learn
more about Celtic Angels Home Health Care and the services we provide? We’re
happy to answer all your questions! Contact Us today to get started.
By Maria Burke, RN, Owner Celtic
Angels Home Health Care
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Greetings,In our last bi-monthly newsletter, I mentioned we had nominated one of our caregivers Jane, as the Caregiver of the Year for Visiting Angels nationwide. We were notified at the end of January, she was selected to move onto Round 2 of nominations! This round, we must submit video testimonials about Jane from the client, family members, office staff, and our owner Karen. By the time you read this, we will have submitted the video testimonials and will hear back by March 21st if Jane is a semi-finalist for this prestigious award. The winner of this years Caregiver of the Year award will be announced at the Visiting Angels 26th Annual Conference being held in June and will receive $5,000. There are many team members deserving of consideration for Caregiver of the Year, yet Janes exceptional qualities really stand out. Id like to share an excerpt from the written nominations highlighting Janes contribution.Jane has worked with our team for almost three years. She is dedicated to her work and committed to her clients. She is always on time and never calls out, no matter the weather conditions. The dignity of those in her care is a top priority for Jane while maintaining a positive attitude. Shes willing to go-with-the-flow in any circumstance. For example, when her client resists wearing oxygen and doesnt remember why they need to wear it, Jane knows how to navigate the situation with grace and patience. On the other hand, she holds her ground with difficult clients, and even though it may be uncomfortable, she handles it with respect and kindness.Nominating a caregiver of the year is not just a process, its an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the extraordinary dedication and compassion of someone whose role is to serve others. Being a part of this journey of recognition has been rewarding because it highlights the invaluable contributions of caregivers nationwide and the importance of acknowledging their efforts. Its been a reminder of the power of appreciation and the significance of recognizing individuals who demonstrate excellence in their work. Im pleased to be a part of a nationally known and locally owned company, like Visiting Angels, who understands the importance and joy of recognizing others. In the end, nominating a caregiver is about acknowledging the countless acts of kindness and the immeasurable impact caregivers have on the lives of others. Whether or not Jane wins nationwide, she is our Visiting Angels of Medford, MA Caregiver of the Year 2023, and that is something to celebrate! I look forward to giving you another update regarding the award in May. All for now,Abby
Celtic Angels provides skilled medical care along with non-medical services for elderly adult patients who prefer to remain in their own homes. The agencys caregivers are CORI checked and fully vetted through multiple sources. On-site supervision is performed by a Registered Nurse and home safety evaluations are part of an ongoing service for their patients. For more information about Celtic Angels or the services they offer, please contact 781-331-0062 or visit www.celticangelsinc.com.
Celtic Angels provides skilled medical care along with non-medical services for senior adult patients who prefer to remain in their own homes. The company's caregivers are CORI checked and fully vetted through multiple sources. On-site supervision is performed by a Registered Nurse and home safety evaluations are part of an ongoing service for their patients. For more information about Celtic Angels or the services they offer, please contact 781-331-0062 or visitwww.celticangelsinc.com.