The Family Care Plus | Caregiver Approach to Senior Care | There’s No Place Like Home
It’s an established fact the majority of people want to remain at home as they age. After all, home is where we build our families, make precious memories, keep our most cherished possessions, and our loyal pets, and visit with family and friends whenever we like. If the thought of placing mom or dad in a long-term care facility is filling you with anxiety, the staff at Family Care Plus is here to help. Assisted living facilities are not always the best solution, and a part-time home health aide may not provide enough support, especially when dementia-related illnesses are involved. But, the caregivers at Family Care Plus provide the best solutions for care and create a “safe place” in the home. They provide personal assistance and care, homemaking services, companionship, and other assistance for the unique needs of each client. Our caregivers are always there to help with your loved one’s daily routine, like walking to the bathroom, taking their medication, and cooking a meal. They communicate with family members and are there to call for help when an emergency occurs.
The staff at Family Care Plus will provide in-home care at every stage of the aging process, and in coordination with your loved one’s primary care physicians, preferred home health agency, and other medical providers. This close interaction with the in-home caregiver, your loved one’s medical providers, and your family means even subtle changes in your loved one’s physical or cognitive condition won’t go undetected. Other benefits to Live-in home care include freedom from strict regimens and visiting hours typical of long-term care facilities. All of these factors mean very little change in your loved one’s life and less anxiety in yours.
Family Care Plus caregivers provide all of the services you might expect from a typical assisted living facility, but the one-on-one relationship offers so much more! Plus, our flat, daily rate covers all personal care needs and is usually more cost-effective than the rates charged by nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or hourly home care agencies.
If you’re ready to explore a better option for senior care, give Family Care Plus a call today at 1(866) 559-9492.
Having a Family Care Plus caregiver means our clients do not wait for hours to use the bathroom or receive other personal care assistance, and they can eat, sleep, and watch TV on their own schedule.
Our in-home caregivers will:
- Ensure that all medications are taken on time and in the correct dosage
- Ensure adequate hydration
- Provide escorts to medical appointments, worship services, and social engagements
- Assist with light housekeeping, laundry, and shopping
Caring for only one client gives our caregivers more time to engage in friendly conversation and assist with gardening, scrapbooking, or other hobbies. All of our care plans include “Living Well,” an exclusive calendar-based program of engaging, relationship-building daily activities designed to encourage a true sense of companionship between client and caregiver.
The Cost: Paying for Long-Term Care
No one really likes to think about growing older or the possibility of needing long-term care.
But according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there’s a 70% chance that individuals currently turning 65 will need long-term care at some point in their lives.
Long-term care can be extremely expensive, ranging from an average of $68 per day for adult day care services to about $253 per day for a skilled nursing home. The actual cost will depend on the type of care required, the provider, and the area where you live.
Family Care Plus is an affordable alternative to an assisted living facility and one of the best options in senior care. Plus, the added benefit of having one-on-one interaction between the client and caregiver is not only mentally beneficial but also socially engaging. This type of care makes it easier for a caregiver to catch the little things with your loved one that might be missed by an assisted living facility staff member or part-time home health aide.
Pricing varies due to location. Call us today and we can help you explore the options of in-home care for you or your loved one.
Our Caregivers: Our Family Care Plus Caregivers are like family
At Family Care Plus we only hire the best caregivers who are Certified Nursing Assistants, (CNAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), or Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) with 2+ years of experience. First, we run in-depth state and background checks on applicants. We also use a personality profile to evaluate applicants. We then conduct a round of in-depth interviews and invite those who stand out for a third interview. Applicants must undergo and pass our skills assessments and attend a full-day orientation where we further evaluate their capabilities and attitude. These are just a few of the important steps we take to ensure quality care.
At Family Care Plus, we believe in a holistic approach to senior care, with every caregiver carefully selected to meet each client’s unique physical, mental, and emotional needs. Our exclusive “Harmony Match” system begins with an expert care coordinator —either a social worker or geriatric care manager —coming to the home to gain a thorough understanding of your loved one’s physical, mental, and psychological needs, along with their sleeping habits, favorite foods and TV shows, hobbies and interests, and spiritual beliefs. The Family Care Plus operations department uses the results of this extensive process to identify the best caregiver for you or your loved one.
Before everything is finalized, your care coordinator and matched caregiver will travel to your loved one’s home for a personal introduction to ensure we have found the perfect match. We also offer a 5-day opt-out period once a caregiver is in place, just in case you decide in-home care is not for you or your loved one.
The Care: A Commitment to Quality Care and genuine caring
Family Care Plus ’s commitment to our clients, their families, and their caregivers don’t end with the placement process. Once we’ve found the perfect match for your loved one, we will reach out to you, your loved one or family member at least once a week to ensure everything is going well and address any concerns that might arise.
You can also expect:
- Caregivers with the latest care training, especially in dementia and Alzheimer’s care
- In-depth training and knowledge in a wide array of care situations
- A professional channel of communication with all other medical providers, including home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities, visiting nurses, and hospice providers
- Pop-in home visits from field supervisors to ensure our quality standards are always being met
- A service team that is always communicating with care staff, family and field supervisors to ensure care plans are updated promptly to accommodate your loved one’s ever-changing needs
- A 24/7 professional support system
If you’re ready to learn more about an assisted living facility affordable alternative, one of the best in-home senior care, please give Family Care Plus a call today at 1(866) 559-9492.
Family Care Plus, A Leading Live-In Home Care Services Company
Family Care Plus provides the ultimate solution for assisted in-home care. Our in-home care agency is committed to providing a unique and customized in-home caregiver approach to senior care, providing our clients with safety and independence and families with peace of mind.
Family Care Plus specializes in meeting elderly care needs within the home. Our in-home caregiver staff provides an insurance policy of safe and supportive care, along with a 24/7 professional support system.
For more information about our in-home caregiver services, contact Family Care Plus today at 1(866) 559-9492 or please fill out the form below.