What to Expect from Foothills In-Home Caregivers
There are many benefits of in-home senior care, retaining independence and privacy perhaps being one of the most vital, especially for those seniors that have been extremely independent for the majority of their lives.
At Foothills Home Services, we provide live-in carers as well as casual home care, allowing your senior loved one to stay in the familiar and comfortable surroundings of their own home. With in-home senior care comes the ability to retain privacy and consistency by having companionship from the same health care aide, ensuring familiarity, routine, friendship and rapport.
A Smooth Transition to In-Home Care in the Foothills
For your senior loved one, the idea of accepting someone into their home may be daunting; rest assured Foothills Home Services owner Sylvia is hands-on with the entire process to ensure the home care aid is a perfect fit! Your senior will be matched with a companion that is similar in both personality, interests, and experience in their specific healthcare needs. The senior home care aid matched then steps into the role of companion and will spend time getting to know your senior loved one and their routines and preferences, often becoming like part of the family and always ensuring that privacy and dignity are maintained.
Home Comforts While in Foothills Home Services Care
Receiving care at home from a private carer means not having to leave beloved possessions behind in storage, which is the case for many seniors moving into residential care. Your senior loved one can remain surrounded by home comforts they know and love. Things such as using your own toilet, having access to your garden, and sleeping in your own bed are some of the most important comforts that we at Foothills Home Services can help retain for your senior companion, as these home comforts can be invaluable for mental well-being and happiness. We find that, as well as the well-being of our seniors; our families can rest at ease knowing their loved one is safe and secure in their home with the help of Foothills Home Services. Check out what one of our wonderful clients had to say of our services -
"Our Family used FHS for support during the illnesses of both my father and mother. FHS demonstrated an understanding of the complex needs of the ill and ageing; a willingness to advocate for their client with health officials; flexibility to provide extra care of different types of care; and a respectful attitude towards their client - always.”
— Karen P
Personal Hygiene Consistency with In-Home Care
It is an extremely personal thing to have someone help you wash, go to the toilet, and get dressed, which is why it’s we place importance on your senior loved one being comfortable with the person that is helping. In-home care means that this care will come from the same person each day - a certified healthcare aid - which helps to maintain consistency and enables your senior companion to develop trust in their carer. With professionalism, we take the lead from our seniors and assist as much or as little as needed.
Entertaining Guests
Seeing family and friends is something we all look forward to and is often, for a senior, the highlight of the week, particularly when grandchildren are involved. During the recent COVID-19 pandemic, it was extremely difficult to have contact with loved ones, and unfortunately, living in residential care homes made that even harder, with strict rules for visitors and even residents leaving home. Living at home with the care of Foothills Home Services means that you can have visitors on your terms! Our senior home care aids can even assist with grocery shopping and meal prep for those special occasions.
Carers and Healthcare Aids Help Us to Put Safety First
Is the senior you love unsteady on their feet or prone to falls? It is a good idea to provide a personal alarm or fall detector device to call for support to get back up on their feet safely or receive medical attention if necessary. However, if your senior loved one is often falling, you will likely become anxious about who will be there every time. With Foothills Home Services, your senior is matched with a carer who knows them and is on hand immediately to provide support and reassurance by understanding your senior loved ones' routines and medical history. We have certified healthcare aids that are available to address any medical concerns, and both aids and carers are first aid trained.
Ready to Reach Out?
Providing care in Alberta for over two decades, owner Sylvia has built a strong foundation in-home care for seniors. Care providers are available for an array of tasks; whether assistance needed is as simple as grocery shopping and housekeeping or more substantial such as bathing assistance, medication administration, and round-the-clock attention, there is a care plan for your senior companion!
If you’re considering in-home care in the foothills area for a loved one, contact owner Sylvia today to arrange a meeting and start the journey to peace of mind.
Check out our article for advice on approaching the home care conversation with your loved senior.
