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At Home Health and Help Available 24/7
- Personal Care
- Meal Preparation, Housekeeping and Laundry
- Transportation
- Advocate During Doctor visits and Hospital Stays
- Money Management, Shopping, and Bill Paying
Hourly/ 28. Plus Materials Used. The Guidebook, a valuable tool for improving your health and quality of life, is included at no charge.
ALSO AVAILABLE WITH SPECIAL PRICING:
- Home Maintenance and Landscaping#
- Life Alert System and Video Surveillance#
- Safety Home Modifications#
At Home Health and Help Office Open Daily 9 to 5
Sometimes we need a little help at home and up close and personal. We know that the person who helps with your personal needs, such as toileting, bathing, dressing, etc., has to be a special kind of person who knows how to give help in a dignified and respectful manner…and maybe with a little humor, too. In any circumstance, we will tailor our help to suit the individual and promise to learn what they like best.
To begin At Home Health And Help Services, to schedule a free assessment, please call our administrator at (859) 539-2147
At Home Health and Help Services:
- Personal care…help with bathing, dressing, toileting, hair, nails, teeth, medication, etc.
- Transportation and advocacy during appointments
- Housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry
- Home (+auto, pets, plants, landscaping) maintenance
- Money management, bill paying, shopping
- Life alert system and video surveillance*
- Safety home modifications*
*special pricing for special services
Should You Consider In-Home Care? |
YES or NO | |
| 1. | Has there been a recent emotional or medical crisis? | |
| 2. | Does the individual bathe less often or not at all? | |
| 3. | Are pills left over or running out too soon? | |
| 4. | Does the individual need help walking? | |
| 5. | Is he or she physically or verbally abusive? | |
| 6. | Is he or she becoming more forgetful? | |
| 7. | Have there been recent falls? | |
| 8. | Is the individual having trouble sleeping? | |
| 9. | Has there been a recent weight loss? |
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| 10. | Has he or she lost interest in eating? | |
| 11. | Is his or her hearing or vision loss affecting the ability to function? | |
| 12. | If he or she smokes, are there burn marks around? | |
| 13. | Is the individual able to do errands alone? | |
| 14. | Is clothing being changed regularly? Are there old food stains on clothing? | |
| 15. | Is the individual content to just sit in a chair? | |
| 16. | Are there scorch marks on pot holders or dish towels? | |
| 17. | Is there less participation in conversation? | |
| 18. | Are there signs of burnt pans on the stove or stored in cupboards? | |
| 19. | Is routine house cleaning not being done? | |
| 20. | Is there an odor in the home? | |
| 21. | Have social activities diminished or stopped altogether? | |
| 22. | Is their car dirty and has dents and dings? |
If you answered yes to even one of these questions, perhaps it is time to consider in-home care.
Here is a checklist to help you as you choose the right agency
| QUESTIONS TO ASK POTENTIAL HOME CARE PROVIDERS | Aging
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| 1. | How many years has your agency been in business? | 6 | |||
| 2. | Does your agency carry liability insurance? | yes | |||
| 3. | Do you conduct national and local criminal background checks drug tests, abuse registry checks and driving records of all employees? | yes | |||
| 4. | Are caregivers employees of your company (not contracted labor) and protected by Worker’s Compensation? | yes | |||
| 5. | Do you encourage your clients to install surveillance cameras and lock up their valuables? | yes | |||
| 6. | Do you have a systematic method for tracking caregiver arrival and departure times? | yes | |||
| 7. | Do you provide 24/7 telephone service? | yes: 6am to 9pm call (859) 539-2147
9pm to 6am call (859) 227-1653 |
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| 8. | Do you provide backup coverage in the event a caregiver cannot make it to work? | yes | |||
| 9. | Does your agency require a minimum number of hours per shift? If so, what is the minimum? | Yes
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| 10. | Do your services include personal care such as bathing, incontinence care, and mobility assistance? | yes | |||
| 11. | Does your agency provide transportation services for clients? | yes | |||
| 12. | Does your agency maintain a business office where I can visit and meet your staff? | yes | |||
| 13. | Do you provide in writing the care services provided, and clearly describe all rates and fees? | yes | |||
| 14. | Do you have and administrative staff I may contact for information? | yes | |||
| 15. | Do you have a nurse on staff that I may contact for information? | yes | |||
| 16. | Does your agency make periodic visits to a client’s home? | yes | |||
| 17. | Can you provide documentation explaining a client’s rights, your code of ethics, Worker’s Compensation and HIPAA compliance? | yes | |||
| 18. | Can you provide emergency monitoring systems, medication solutions and other safety technology? | yes | |||
| 19. | Will your agency provide a free in-home assessment prior to starting service? | yes | |||
| 20. | How quickly can your agency initiate services after assessment? (private pay only—Medicaid takes longer) | now | |||
| 21. | Are you certified or licensed by any government agency to provide homecare? | yes | |||
| 22. | Do you do whatever is needed to keep clients safe, clean and comfortable in their home? | yes |
743 Allendale Drive, Lexington KY 40503 | 859 539 2147 | assistant@agingwithgraceinfo.org
