TIPS IN CHOOSING THE RIGHT HOMECARE FOR YOUR LOVE ONES!

A common challenge for seniors is to maintain their way of life as long as possible. Elders commonly refuse to give up things or activities they have been doing for decades. Despite of all their existing medical conditions, seniors want to be on their own, living on their own home. There are many Assisted Living Facilities, some offer luxurious living for a significant price tag, that provide supervision or assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs); coordination of services by outside health care providers; and monitoring of activities to help to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. However, seniors value their memories, and just like an old saying “There’s no place like home”.

Often times to stay home, these seniors require assistance or services by professionals that can be provided by Home Health or Homecare agencies. There are many agencies to choose from. Common questions these seniors ask are how would I choose the right agency? How will I know that I am dealing with the right agency? For these seniors, peace of mind is extremely essential to maintain healthy living.

Listed below are some guidelines to consider in choosing a home care agency:

• Is the agency licensed by the State of New Jersey?
• Does the agency offers medical, skilled services support such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy?
• Does the agency provide flexible schedules for their CHHA/ caregivers?
• Does the agency guarantee replacement coverage if the assigned therapist, CHHA or caregiver is unable to come?
• Does the agency have enough marketing information to present the services they offer, and take full responsibility of all the services they provide?
• Can the agency explain what Medicare or insurance will cover and what the client must pay?
• Does the agency provide training for its therapists, caregivers, and staff?
• Does the agency include the client and his or her family members in developing the plan of care?
•  Does the agency coordinates with healthcare professionals about your plan of care?
• Does the agency assign supervisors to oversee the quality of care  that clients are receiving in their homes?
• Does the agency furnish written statements explaining all of the costs and payment plan options associated with the home care services it  provides?

If your answer to the following question is YES, then you have chosen the RIGHT agency for your love ones!