Think Home Care is Just for When You’re Home? Think Again

It may seem obvious to say that home health care services can help you at home. Personal care, housekeeping assistance, and companionship provided by home health aides, certified nursing assistants, and companions can help you with activities of everyday living so you can stay safe and independent in the comfort of your own home. But did you know that many elder home care providers offer personal care services for when you’re outside of your home, allowing you to safely do all the things you need and like to do? 

In-home caregivers are not only trained to help you have a safe home life, they can accompany you outside the home, including to church, to a dentist’s appointment, to the hair salon, and even on vacations.

With home health caregivers, excursions outside the home can be a reality. These elder care professionals can stay with you through a medical appointment, social event, or shopping trip, providing one-on-one care to ensure your safety and comfort.

Medical appointments and procedures

Home health aides, certified nursing assistants, and companions can provide transportation and accompaniment to and from health care facilities—escorting you to doctors’ appointments, surgical procedures, and rehabilitation sessions. These services provide the reassurance that you will arrive on time and in the safest manner possible.

Recreational and social outings

Socializing can go a long way to eliminating or reducing many of the physical and psychosocial problems associated with aging. Activities and events like bingo, shopping, family gatherings, and picnics all help seniors retain their dignity and give them a better quality of life. Safe, compassionate, and reliable escorts on these outings can give you peace of mind and help ensure a great time for all.

Shopping trips

Whether it’s for groceries, clothing, a birthday gift, or something else, being able to go shopping is something that most seniors view as an important part of staying independent. An elder home care professional can take you there and back, assisting you with your purchases and  ensuring that your experience is a safe and enjoyable one.

Home health care professionals escorting you to an outing also serve to reassure your family members that you’ll arrive safely to your destination and home again. In addition, the caregiver can relay any important health and well-being information to your loved ones.

Home health care can solve many problems and reduce worries. It can be the ideal way to preserve your independence and your family’s peace of mind.