Free Home Care Assessment in Bergen County, NJ

Free Home Care Assessment and Consultation

Are you considering home care services for your elder and loved one? If so then, you probably have many questions about scheduling options, costs, services provided, Care Partner qualifications and supervision as well as other topics. With the variety of senior care options available, you may feel a little overwhelmed.

A free in-home care consultation with the Applause Home Care Director of Nursing and their CEO is one of the best ways to learn about home care services provided by our compassionate and professional caregivers. We offer no-cost, no-obligation consultations designed to answer your questions and provide expert guidance to help you navigate the senior care decision-making process — giving you peace of mind without added pressure.

Here are a few things you need to know to help you and your loved one get the most out of your free home care consultation:

What is the Purpose of an In-Home Personal Care Consultation?

An in-home consultation provides an opportunity to learn about Applause Home Care services and ask any questions you may have. The consultation helps our Director of Nursing and CEO to get to know you and your loved one and understand any specific care needs.

How to Prepare for an In-Home Personal Care Consultation?

Before your consultation, the most important step is letting your elder know you are considering hiring a home Care Partner. If your loved one resists the idea, be sure to listen to his or her opinions and concerns. Emphasize their well-being is your top priority.

It may also be helpful to think about your elder’s needs, such as what time of day he/she needs assistance and what tasks are the most challenging. You may also want to review financial situations in advance, so you have an idea of how much to budget for in-home personal care.

It’s also a good idea to make a list of any questions or concerns and bring the list to the consultation.

What Happens During the Consultation?

We will schedule an in-person meeting with you and your elder in your loved one’s home.

Although discussing personal care needs may feel embarrassing for your loved one, you can rest assured our compassionate care coordinators are skilled at putting older adults and family caregivers at ease. Topics discussed may include:

• Personal care needs
  Assistance with bathing and grooming, dressing, mobility, fall prevention, and toileting.
• Homemaking needs
  Light housekeeping, laundry, meal planning/preparation, and grocery shopping.
• Memory care needs
  Reminders to eat, stay hydrated, engage in physical activity, and take medications.
• Companionship/Emotional care needs
  Social interaction, conversation, activities, and hobbies.
• Scheduling
  Daily routines, times when assistance is needed, and Care Partner schedule options.
• Logistics and policies
  How Care Partners will enter your loved one’s home, how to communicate with your local agency, and how to reschedule care.
• Other specific requests
  Health conditions, dietary restrictions, meal preferences, assisting with errands, transportation to appointments, and more.

Our in-home consultations also include complimentary home safety and fall-risk assessments, as well as a discussion of your loved one’s specific safety needs.

Our Director of Nursing and CEO will take the time to answer any questions you may have about Care Partner qualifications, safety, oversight, emergency procedures, and other concerns.

What Happens After the Consultation?

Our Director of Nursing will use information from your care consultation to develop a comprehensive care plan tailored to your loved one’s unique needs. The comprehensive plan will include a care schedule and a description of specific activities and tasks that require Care Partner assistance.

We then will match your loved one with a compatible Care Partner. You can be confident your loved one will get a Care Partner who is the right fit for their needs and personality.

How Soon Can Home Care Services Begin?

Our Care Partners can typically begin providing services within 48 hours of the initial consultation. In some cases, home care services can start the same day.

How Can I Participate in the Consultation if I Live Far Away?

If you are a long-distance away, we can use whatever technology that is convenient to you to participate in our consultation your loved one.

For more information about Home Care Assessment in Bergen County, NJ,
call Applause Home Care at (201) 326-8051. Applause Home Care – Your Trusted Home Care Assessment in Bergen County, NJ.