There are distinct advantages to using a home healthcare agency, but how do you choose the right one for your situation? Deciding who will provide in-home care is an important decision and your loved one’s health and well-being is dependent upon choosing a professional who is qualified, capable and compassionate. Home healthcare agencies are there for you to make that process go smoothly.
Here are some tips to help find the right home healthcare agency:
Create a list of in-home care needs.
What does your loved one need on a daily basis? The more care providers know about the person they are caring for, the better care they can give. Creating a list of these needs. It will help you discuss your case more efficiently and intelligently with any agency you contact.
Check references of home health aide & home healthcare agency.
The agency must check the references and certification of each and every aide. Some agencies will conduct criminal background checks. Be sure to ask if they did. It is also a good idea to talk to other clients of the agency to gauge their satisfaction with the service they received.
Consider medical needs.
Although most agencies have an abundance of experience with the various diseases endemic to the elderly, not all aides do. Are they experienced in handling your loved ones’ specific conditions such as for Alzheimer’s or a stroke? Make sure the agency you are speaking to is mindful of your specific needs. They should take the time to match you up with a home health aide with the experience you require.
Personalize your loved one.
Familiarize the care provider with past accomplishments, fond memories and other guideposts that are relevant to where the person with dementia’s current memory is strong. It will allow for a much greater bond to form between them. A really good agency will be eager to hear what you have to say and pass it along to the aide that they send.
David York Agency Can Help…
David York Agency provides qualified and well-trained healthcare professionals and the details of your case are always managed by a nurse. We provide caring and compassionate Certified Home Health Aides (HHA), Certified Personal Health Care Aides (PCA), Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), full- or part-time, live-in or -out, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is licensed by State Department of Health. They believe your loved one deserves the best care. Call for a free consultation today at 908.373.5300 or visit us at our website www.davidyorkagency.com. You can also like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter, or LinkedIn.
