Home care, because of sleep needs, may not cover all the care your family member needs. With 24-hour care, two caregivers are reserved per day and they work 12 hours each, or three or more caregivers work for eight hours or less. A caregiver can work a maximum of four 12-hour shifts per week, eliminating the need for sleep breaks. However, if you want, you can allow the person who cares for you during the night to sleep.
Visiting Angels provides home or senior care services 24 hours a day to help your loved one preserve their independence and give you the peace of mind that they are comfortable at home. Professional care for the elderly provides essential assistance to older adults every hour, night, 24 hours a day and on a stand-by basis. As an added benefit, 24-hour care can even promote a normal sleep schedule for older people, providing friendly assistance when needed. Home or 24-hour care can be a temporary solution for older people who are recovering from surgery or returning from a rehabilitation center.
The main benefit of 24-hour home care is ongoing care for the elderly or loved ones with special needs. Recommendations for 24-hour care are often made by health professionals who have no idea about the cost of private pay. For a doctor or nurse, 24-hour care means care in a nursing home paid for by health insurance or care provided by family members, so for them, the cost isn't real.
