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Frequently Asked QuestionsHelp with Home CareQuestion for Ask-A-Nurse: I have been searching for some information on live-in care and home care. I am not familiar at all with what these two entail. I have an elderly parent who refuses to move to a nursing home, and I don’t have a clue what the options are. I have come across your site, and thought you might help steer me in the right direction and would be very helpful in answering my questions. Thank you - Needs Options!
Answer for Needs Options: We can certainly help you, as we have lots of experience helping people make these choices, when everything seems overwhelming. We can help you with temporary or long-term solutions, so we can support your have all the answers you need. Please continue reading to find out more about live-in care and other choices for better homecare. As people age, activities that were once simple to do for such as meals, laundry, grocery shopping, driving, going for appointments alone, bathing and showering, walking — can become more difficult to perform on their own. Difficulty with certain ADL’s - activity of daily living tasks - however, does not mean that an older person is ready to move into an assisted living facility or a nursing home. An alternative that is growing in popularity is home healthcare. Home healthcare, such as that provided by Qualicare, provides a variety of health and social services in the home by trained professionals. The services can range from skilled care,that is provided under the direction or referral of your doctor and may include such services as physical therapy, speech and occupational therapy or home support services like house cleaning or doing other useful errands to help your household run more smoothly. Healthcare at home or "homecare" enables older adults to continue to live independently in their homes and get assistance with the tasks they may not be able to do alone. One example of a homecare organization that many seniors are familiar with is "Meals on Wheels", which is a program that delivers hot meals to a people who live independently in their homes and want help with meal preparation. Qualicare can provide homecare services by sending people into your parents' home to help them for periods during the day or if they want someone to live with them , we can find a qualified caregiver, train them and we'll even ensure they do job properly and supportthem when they need help. Many people over the age of 65 are using different kinds of help in their homes — and with good reason. Staying at home is often the most comfortable choice for people and staying at home can cost less than a retirement home, particularly if care is required. Remaining at home with the right care is safe and comfortable for most seniors. Qualicare can manage a senior's home and coordinate their care, including their respective general practitioners and specialists. Elders who are able to be maintained at home are generally happier and have a better outlook on life. If you’d like our help, we can assist you or handle every detail on your behalf. For more information about how we can make a difference for your parents, please contact us at 416-630-0202 and ask to speak to a registered nurse care manager, who can help you understand your options, answer all of your homecare questions and give solutions to handle your concerns about how your parents can stay at home and live independently. Hope we’ve helped! Qualicare Back to FAQ List
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