Provident Care Home Care provides a broad range of specialized home care services. Our care team has the expertise and experience in assisting families dealing with memory loss issues, hospice care and other conditions that require more intensive one-on-one assistance.
24-Hour Home Care
Just because your loved one needs around-the-clock care, that doesn’t necessarily mean they have to go to a nursing home. 24-hour home care can be an excellent way to help your loved one remain at home, even when they need care overnight.
What is 24-hour care at home? How do you know if your loved one needs 24-hour home care? How much does 24-hour care cost? Learn the answers to these questions and more.
What Are the Levels of Senior Care?
In general, the levels of senior care include:
- In-home care
- Assisted living
- Respite care
- Memory care
- Nursing home
What Does a 24-Hour Caregiver Do?
24-hour caregivers do a variety of things to help an elderly person or other individuals who need care. Tasks may include:
- Personal care such as eating, toileting, bathing, and dressing.
- Household care such as laundry, cleaning, cooking, and shopping.
- Emotional care through conversations, activities, and companionship.
While people who require care 24-hours a day may need help with a variety of physical tasks, companionship is still a critical part of 24-hour in-home care.
“Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people in the United States and putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions…Social isolation significantly increased a person’s risk of premature death from all causes.”
-According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [1]:
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How Do You Know When a Parent Needs 24-Hour Care?
Whether you’ve been your parent’s primary caregiver for a while and need a little extra help or you’re starting to feel like daytime assistance is no longer enough, 24-hour care may be a good option. Here are some ways to determine when your parent or other loved one needs 24-hour care.
Sundowning Occurs
Some people with Alzheimer’s experience sundowning, which is agitation, restlessness, confusion, or irritability that starts or worsens as daylight starts to fade.
“Sundowning can continue into the night, making it hard for people with Alzheimer’s to fall asleep and stay in bed. As a result, they and their caregivers may have trouble getting enough sleep and functioning well during the day.”
According to the National Institute on Aging [2]:
If your parent lives with you and their sundowning is preventing you from getting enough sleep, or if they still live alone and their sundowning is causing problems, 24-hour home care may be a good option.
How to Choose the Right 24-Hour Home Care Agency
While selecting the right 24-hour at-home care agency might seem daunting, these questions may help you choose [5]:
- What procedures are in place in case of an emergency?
- How are problems addressed and resolved?
- When can services begin?
- How does the agency handle expenses and billing?
- Does the agency provide any financial assistance if needed, such as a payment plan?
- Do the agency’s employees seem helpful and friendly?
- How does the agency monitor and train caregivers?
- What type of employee screening does the agency do?
- Is the agency licensed by the state?
We can help you find the perfect 24-hour home care agency for your needs. Contact us today.
Physical Care Requirements Change
Whether it’s due to natural aging or a medical condition, a senior’s physical care requirements might change over time. With reduced mobility, an elderly person may struggle to get to the bathroom safely at night, brush their teeth before bed, or change into and out of their pajamas.
When daytime care is no longer enough to meet your parent’s daily needs, 24-hour home care might be the perfect solution.
Additional Safety Concerns Come Up
Some seniors require constant supervision for their own safety. If your parent is at risk of wandering due to dementia, wouldn’t have the presence of mind to call for help in an emergency, might fall while going to the bathroom in the middle of the night, or poses any other potential harm to their safety, you should consider 24/7 home care services.
How Much Does 24-Hour Home Care Cost?
The national average rate for 24-hour at-home care is $24 per hour, $573 per day, and $17,472 per month [3]. Costs will vary depending on a variety of factors.
Does Medicare Pay for 24-Hour Home Care?
No, Medicare does not cover 24-hour in-home care [4].
References
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions, https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/lonely-older-adults.html
- National Institute on Aging, Tips for Coping with Sundowning, https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/tips-coping-sundowning
- Genworth, Cost of Care Survey, https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html
- Medicare, Home Health Services, https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/home-health-services
- Mayo Clinic, Home Care Services: Questions to Ask, https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/home-care-services/art-20044609