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Comfort Keepers® offers a variety of customized care services to meet the unique needs of each senior.
We simplify the process for you:
Virtual or In-Home Assessment
Care Plan Creation
Care Team Assignment
If you have a senior loved one in your life, you know caring for them at home can be extremely challenging. On top of dealing with physical and mental challenges, you may also need to deal with finding caregivers or navigate through the complicated network of social services. These challenges can make it seem impossible to find the right in-home care for your parents, grandparents, or other loved ones.
At Comfort Keepers, we want to make your search for in-home care an easy task. If you are living in Manhattan, you have several options to select from. This may include post-hospital care, 24-hour care, companion care, respite care, and more. You’ll also want to find a caregiver who is a good fit for your loved one and a good fit for you. Fret not because, no matter your situation, we have the right type of care to suit all of your needs.
Criteria When Looking for In-Home Care for Seniors
When looking for quality home care for a senior loved one, the first thing you’ll want to look for is a reputable home care agency. When you look into specific home care agencies in Manhattan, you should ask some of the following questions:
Are you licensed, insured or bonded?
What specific services do you provide?
Are you on call 24/7 for emergencies?
Do you conduct background checks?
What is included in a care plan?
What training do you provide your caregivers?
Can you initiate services quickly?
The next thing to look for in senior home care is a caregiver that has the proper certifications. This is an important matter since it ensures that the caregiver has met state-approved standards and requirements. It also provides you with a level of safety, knowing that the caregiver is competent enough to handle the job. This certification can be obtained by attending a New York State-approved home health aide training program. It is also helpful to know if the caregiver has additional certifications, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease specialization.
You should next look at the level of care that your loved one needs. Do they need daily assistance with getting dressed and bathing, or are they still able to complete these tasks on their own? If they need daily help, you may need to hire a caregiver to provide 24-hour home care services. If they don’t need frequent assistance, you can hire a caregiver to help for just a few hours a day. No matter your situation, Comfort Keepers in Manhattan can accommodate the needs of you and you're senior loved one. To learn more about our in-home care services at Comfort Keepers of Manhattan or to schedule a consultation, call us at (212) 221-3262 today!
