Why Home Health Care is important and necessary?
Introduction
Sometimes it is hard to ask for help but there are times in life when asking for help is necessary. Whether challenged by age, illness, disability, or recovery, individuals seek out the support of professional caregivers to find comfort, peace of mind, and assistance in daily living. Curious about what a professional caregiver from Underhill can do to help you or someone you love? Let’s dive into understanding why professional supportive services from a caregiver are essential.
What is a professional caregiver?
Caregivers are trained professionals who provide specialized and individualized care to those who cannot independently care for themselves. They take on the role of creating a supportive environment so clients can live their lives as normally as possible, despite various challenges. Based on the needs of the client, Underhill Caregivers are trained to work with individuals in various settings including private homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, and assisted living homes.
Our professional caregivers provide the daily care and assistance that is needed for an individual to progress through each day smoothly and safely. Beyond meeting the basic necessities, our professional caregivers offer connection, compassion, and community to help support and enable clients with empathy, comfort, patience, and healthy human interaction.
Professional caregiver vs. skilled care
Underhill is often asked if we provide skilled care. The simple answer is “no”, however; we offer many amazing services that are designed to benefit clients so they can live comfortably.
The difference between professional caregivers and skilled care is important to understand.
Professional caregivers:
Home health aides, personal care assistants, nursing assistants, and professionals trained in ADLs (activities of daily living),
Provide non-medical care to clients.
Offer companionship, connection, and communication with a goal of providing the ease of daily tasks or activities, as well as the best quality of life and comfort.
Skilled care:
Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists,
Provide medical care to patients.
Administers medical care such as wound care, medical treatments, therapies, and interventions.
Depending on the specific needs of the individual, some clients may require one type of professional service, or both. Both caregivers and skilled care providers are considered to be essential to the client’s well-being.
Services offered by our caregivers
At Underhill, we pride ourselves in providing activities of daily living (ADLs) that not only enable but enhance each client’s life. These services will depend on the specific needs of each client and may include:
Bathing
Transferring
Companionship
Light housekeeping
Meal preparation
Transportation
Medication reminders
Respite services
Conclusion:
If you or someone you love is in need of extra care and support, seeking out a professional caregiver may be just what you need. At Underhill, we are here to give you or your loved ones the assistance and companionship they need during difficult times. We make living with challenges, whether short-term or long-term, not only possible, but comfortable and sustainable. Reach out today to connect with one of our professional caregivers on our team to help UNDERSTAND YOU today!