24-Hour Care in Lexington, Kentucky
Standard in-home care for seniors is a practical way to help them age in place, but some people require round-the-clock support. 24-hour care from Family Choice Home Care assures your loved one will have constant care and assistance available to them at any time, day or night.
What is 24-Hour Care?
24-hour care will benefit seniors who need assistance 24 hours a day instead of a few hours. Your loved one typically has two caregivers working 12-hour shifts or three caregivers working eight-hour shifts.
When Are 24-Hour Senior Care Solutions Necessary?
We all want seniors we love to receive appropriate care, so how do you determine if someone needs 24-hour care?
- A significant decrease in mobility due to aging, injury, or stroke that affects their ability to complete daily living tasks, like using the bathroom and bathing.
- A lack of family or friends who can provide 24-hour care.
- Increased confusion or wandering away from home due to dementia or other cognitive decline.
- Requiring assistance with preparing meals, eating, and drinking throughout the day.
- Returning home from hospitalization after surgery, injury, or illness that requires a senior to need a higher level of care.
24-Hour Care vs. Live-In Care
Both options include a caregiver being with a senior throughout the day and night. The primary difference between the two is that a live-in caregiver must be given time for eight hours of sleep and breaks throughout the day. This means the senior needing assistance will have periods when their caregiver is unavailable.
24-hour care, on the other hand, rotates two or three people per day who do not take breaks or sleep while at your loved one’s home. It’s also a more flexible choice for seniors who may require this level of care for a short time.
The Benefits of 24-Hour Care
- Seniors who receive 24-hour care are less likely to seriously injure themselves by falling. A caregiver can ensure fall hazards, like clutter and other obstacles, are not in areas like hallways or around furniture. If a fall does occur, an aging adult will have assistance immediately, which means they will not lie unattended for hours if they cannot reach a phone or assistive device.
- Having 24-hour care allows seniors to maintain an active social life. They can entertain guests at home or rely on their caregiver to transport them to activities at senior centers or other places of interest. Seniors will also have their caregivers provide company at any hour, reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness, which can lead to depression.
- Family members providing round-the-clock care for a loved one can become burnt out, and the availability of 24-hour care allows them to take a break without worrying about the senior’s safety.
Choosing Family Choice Home Care for Senior Care Solutions
Family Choice Home Care is locally owned and has provided quality, compassionate care for seniors since 2008. Owners Sybil Forsythe and Linda Gregory have over 58 years of collective experience caring for aging and disabled populations.
We offer free screenings for therapies, including speech, physical, and occupational therapy, and ongoing monitoring by licensed professionals as needed. We are not a franchise, so the corporate drive for profit does not affect our policies and quality of care.
Senior Home Care in Lexington, KY
When a senior in your life needs 24-hour care, call Family Choice Home Care at (859) 333-8147. We offer a range of individualized services to accommodate every client's needs. Our resources page has helpful information for several organizations that assist seniors.
Family Choice Home Care is located in Lexington, KY, and serves Lexington, Richmond, Berea, Danville, Georgetown, Lancaster, Nicholasville, Mount Sterling, Winchester, Kentucky, and all surrounding areas. Contact us today to arrange care for your loved ones.