Questions about Home Care
What is home care?
Home care provides professional assistance to individuals in their residences. Home care services include meal preparation, personal care assistance, housekeeping, and companionship services, all of which enable individuals to age in place. These services are administered by caregivers who can ensure that clients’ individual needs are met and improve their quality of life.
How do I know if I need to avail of home care services?
Generally, a change in one’s functioning may indicate their need for home care services. However, some people tend to ignore these changes and continue to live on, increasing their risks for complications and accidents. Take note of the following signs that imply home care services are required:
- The need for assistance with simple tasks and activities
- History of falls and injuries
- Noticeable change in appetite or weight loss
- Medication abandonment
- Mismanaged household
- Loss of interest in social activities
- Confusion, memory loss, and difficulty concentrating
How long will I receive care from caregivers?
Depending on the level of care required by an individual, the home care services’ duration may vary. When an individual’s condition worsens, the duration of home care services may be extended.
How do I know if the home care provider is right for me?
When selecting the right home care agency for you or your loved ones, it’s best to gather essential information to use as a guide in finding one that establishes a trustworthy image. The following guidelines will help you identify the right care provider for you:
- Length of service
- The provider’s employee selection process
- Emergency protocols of provider
- Types of services offered
- Financial procedures of the provider
Questions about Home Health Aide
How can your home health aide help me?
Home health aides provide assistance and care for your loved ones including personal care tasks, medication reminders, housekeeping tasks, and more. Our aides are responsible for supporting your loved ones in accomplishing their daily tasks and monitoring their overall health.
Can my home health aide increase their hours of service?
If and when you or your loved ones feel the need to increase the hours of services from our home health aides, you may submit a request from us and to your insurance plan
Can I choose my home health aide?
We strive to match our client’s individual needs, preferences, and personalities with our caregivers. This is to ensure that harmonious relationships are formed and that our clients feel secured and comfortable in the presence of their aides.
Questions about Registered Nurses
How do I know if I need the assistance of a Registered Nurse (RN)?
Patients who need constant monitoring from medical professionals benefit from the services of our registered nurses (RNs). Registered nurses can provide follow-up treatments that can help expedite the recovery process of patients in their homes.
What can a registered nurse do for me?
Our registered nurses are trained and knowledgeable in providing skilled nursing services including but not limited to:
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Monitoring vital signs
- IV therapy
Will I always get care services from the same nurse?
We strive to ensure that our professionals build and maintain a harmonious and professional relationship with our clients which is why we assign a client per professional. Our team of professionals offers equal determination in providing quality care and support to our clients and their family members.
Questions about the Enrollment Process
How do I know what kind of service I need?
A home care team can provide a comprehensive assessment of your loved one’s needs and preferences which will serve as the blueprint of their care plan. To schedule an appointment with our team, our online form is available here.
What areas do you cover?
Classic Home Care, Inc. offers its quality home care services all over New York.
Will I have to visit your site to avail of your services?
Fortunately, no. We offer convenience along with our services and allow our clients to sign up for our services online. Our team will help you get started and assist you throughout the process.