08 May How Does 24-Hour Care Help Seniors at Home?
WHAT IS 24-HOUR HOME CARE?
While home care comes in many shapes and sizes, there are times when an individual faces significant health challenges or disabilities, and they can’t rely on loved ones to be there 24/7. This is when full-time care may be a necessary route to explore.
Similar to part-time care, 24-hour care is provided at the home of the individual by a trained caregiver who assists with daily activities of living. Both services provide personalized care tailored to the individual’s unique needs. The key difference is that part-time care is limited to an arranged hourly schedule, whereas full-time care provides around-the-clock, constant supervision.
WHEN IS 24-HOUR HOME CARE NEEDED?
24-hour home care provides independence for individuals who require constant support. Typically, these individuals are experiencing more advanced stages of certain illnesses, disabilities, or recovery. These conditions include, but are not limited to the following…
- Advanced stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia
- Advanced mobility issues, due to injury or Parkinson’s disease
- Progressive and/or chronic conditions that require more complex care and monitoring for development
- Recovery from major surgeries requiring constant supervision and rehabilitation
- End-of-life care for terminally ill patients
- Rapidly diminishing cognitive and physical functions
- Mobility concerns resulting in frequent falls or injuries
BENEFITS OF 24-HOUR HOME CARE
The biggest benefits of 24-hour home care include safety and peace of mind. Individuals who receive this type of full-time care often face complex issues that would make living alone hazardous. 24-hour care provides safety for these individuals, allowing them to continue living within the comfort of their own homes. In turn, this can greatly improve quality of life, as well as physical and emotional well-being.
Knowing that your loved one is receiving full-time support from a trained caregiver also provides much needed peace of mind. Many times, family members and friends are stretched thin from the stress, worry and burden of caring for their loved ones. If they can’t be there all the time, these negative emotions are even more heightened. 24-hour care eliminates all of this by ensuring individuals receive the constant supervision they need to thrive.
Other benefits of 24-hour care include…
- Continuity of care from a dedicated caregiver
- Highly personalized assistance
- Social support and companionship
- More responsiveness to any sudden changes in health or mood
- Full spectrum of care for all needs – physical, emotional, social and health
- To learn more about the benefits of senior home care in general, read our blog here.
EN SU CASA 24-HOUR CARE SERVICES
If you think your loved one may need to explore 24-hour home care options, En Su Casa can help! We offer full-time services to ensure all aspects of care for the home, mind, body and spirit are fully managed, so that individuals can enjoy complete independence without any sacrifice to safety or comfort. Call 210-922-2960 to speak with one of our coordinators for more assistance. You can also learn more about our Personal Care Assistant duties in general by reading our blog here, or view our Personal Assistance Services and Private Care Services webpages.
