Assisted living facilities provide services that help seniors get through the day. This includes help with grooming, eating, medication and keeping up a daily routine. Many seniors who live in these facilities eventually require a level of care that assisted living teams may struggle to provide. However, they still want to stay where they’ve built a community, rather than transitioning to a nursing home. This is where in-home caregivers can help. With one-on-one care, personal caregivers can provide aging seniors with the additional care they need.

Providing Additional Support

While assisted living facility staff help patients with essential daily tasks, they are often stretched thin. Adding an in-home caregiver can help ensure that your loved one has all the care they need in the following areas:

Personalized Attention 

In-home caregivers can fill in the gaps in your loved one’s care routines. While the facility staff is occupied with other patients, a personal caregiver can ensure all your loved one’s care needs are handled. They can also offer companionship and emotional support in a place that might otherwise feel isolating.

Specialized Care

For seniors with chronic conditions, additional support from an in-home caregiver can make a world of difference. Working with someone familiar with their condition and who knows exactly what they need can improve their quality of life. Having someone available on a one-on-one basis can also help with specialized needs like memory care and mobility assistance.

Meal Preparation and Feeding Assistance

Seniors in assisted living tend to have specific dietary needs, which can be difficult for an overextended nursing staff to accommodate. An individual caregiver can ensure that meals fit within any dietary restrictions. If a senior cannot eat orally and requires special assistance, a trained caregiver can safely help.

Transportation and Errands

While assisted living facilities often have transportation services, they might not be the most convenient option, especially for patients who often need to go off-site for medical appointments. An individual caregiver can ride along to these appointments or bring the patient to them. They can also help with quick shopping errands if a patient wants or needs something that’s not available at the facility.

Benefits for Families

When your loved one needs extra attention, having a personal caregiver for your loved one can provide much-needed peace of mind. The one-on-one attention leads to improved communication and updates about your loved one’s condition. For family members who live far away or travel often, it helps to know that the patient is receiving the best possible care.
At Acti-Kare, we recognize the need for caregivers who can meet seniors where they are and provide the best possible care. That’s why we emphasize intensive training for all caregivers, whether they helping seniors at home or in an assisted living facility. Contact us today if you have questions about individual care for yourself or a loved one.