Endeavor In Home Care’s home care services are tailored to fit every individual’s specific needs.
No matter our age, what never changes is that we are all unique people with unique wants and needs. As we get older, we stay the unique and complex people that we have been our entire lives. Presuming that all seniors will act the same and require the same things when it comes to care is a one-size-fits-all approach that just will not work for older adults or the family members who care for them. Providing home care services to aging adults requires an innovative and careful approach that allows the caregiver to determine just who an older adult is and what their distinct needs are. This is essential to create the best plan of care to keep the individual healthy and well at home.
As there are multitudes of different people with different needs, there are also multitudes of different kinds of home care services and providers. Knowing what kinds of services, or combinations of services, are right for someone you love can help the person live a happier, healthier life at home. Working with a trusted elder care provider like Endeavor In Home Care is also incredibly important.
When you’re ready to start home care services for an aging loved one, a geriatric care evaluation for daily function, depression, and mental status is a vital step that a high quality home care service provider will provide to figure out which types of services are recommended for an older adult.
What Is a Geriatric Care Assessment?
The goal of a geriatric care assessment is to:
- Outline all of the concerns and challenges that an older adult might be enduring
- Create a plan of care to outline interventions for recognized issues
- Evaluate an older adult’s access to supports that can help them safely remain living at home
- Determine care needs and the frequency of care that should be provided
After completion, a geriatric care assessment can lead to:
- Postponing the onset of impairment
- Understanding changes in health before they manifest
- Enhanced quality of life
- Better health outcomes
- Determining rehab needs
- Planning services to increase safety
- Saving on health care costs
- Determining a person’s capability to care for himself or herself
- Identifying and correcting fall risks
- Uncovering early-stage disease
During a geriatric care assessment, a home care provider should also take plenty of time to get to know the person for whom care will be provided – their life background, likes and dislikes, and character traits. It’s also important to take time to build a rapport with the individual’s family as well. Understanding family dynamics, personal history, interests and hobbies, and more can all help home care providers customize the care they provide for the unique people they serve.
At Endeavor In Home Care, we’re dedicated to supporting the freedom and dignity of every single person we serve. When health conditions and life stages lead to the need for a little support or even full-time care, we know the changes that follow can be complicated, emotional and daunting. We can help you assess a loved one’s care needs and determine the ideal type of in home care services to ensure the person maintains independence at home. If you need elder care in Mesa, AZ or the nearby areas, reach out to us today online or at (480) 498-2324 to find out more or to schedule your free in home assessment.
