Is Living at Home an Option for Seniors?
The most frequently asked question we receive is, “Can my elder live at home?”
The answer is almost always “Yes, with assistance.” For some families, this means moving in with their loved one and providing care themselves. For others, this may not be feasible. Thankfully, services like Right at Home: In-Home Care & Assistance make it possible for seniors to stay in their homes while receiving the support they need.
We recently spoke with Victoria Johnston, Supervisor of Direct Care Services for Right at Home in Everett, to provide an inside look at their services and how they help seniors thrive at home.
Comprehensive In-Home Care Services
Right at Home offers a wide range of services tailored to seniors’ needs, including:
- Companionship Care & Homemaking
- Physical Assistance
- Hygiene
- Wellness
- Nurse Delegated Care
- Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
- Nonmedical Home Care
- Certified Caregivers
- Respite Care
Their caregivers receive extensive dementia training and can administer medications if delegated by a nurse under a doctor’s orders.
Additionally, Right at Home provides continuity of care for seniors recovering from falls or requiring rehabilitative services. Caregivers work closely with skilled nursing facilities to ensure therapy exercises are continued at home, helping seniors maintain their quality of life.
Flexible Scheduling for Every Need
Right at Home serves a diverse population, ranging from younger clients in their 20s to seniors over 100. Scheduling is flexible, offering everything from:
- One hour per day for meal preparation
- 24-hour end-of-life care
- Monthly housekeeping assistance
- Weekend respite care for family caregivers
No matter your family’s needs, Right at Home works to create a customized schedule that fits your elder’s requirements.
Finding the Right Caregiver
Finding the right caregiver can feel daunting, but Right at Home simplifies the process with a thoughtful approach:
- Intake Assessment: Families meet with a care manager to discuss needs and preferences.
- Caregiver Match: Based on the assessment, a caregiver is selected and introduced to the family.
- Ongoing Support: The care manager evaluates the fit and gathers feedback to ensure satisfaction.
To ensure consistency, Right at Home typically assigns two caregivers per client and maintains backup caregivers to accommodate scheduling changes or illness. Families are always informed in advance of any adjustments.
Making In-Home Care Affordable
Affording in-home care is a common concern, but there are options available:
- Long-Term Care Insurance: Many policies cover in-home care services.
- Veterans Benefits: Programs like Aid and Attendance can help cover costs.
- Medicaid (COPES): Right at Home works in tandem with Medicaid to provide services.
- Family Contributions: In some cases, siblings share costs to make care more affordable.
Right at Home works closely with families to navigate financial options and achieve their care goals.
Building Meaningful Relationships
Victoria Johnston shared how her personal experience with caregivers inspired her career. Her grandparents relied on a live-in nurse who became like family, demonstrating the deep bonds that often form between caregivers and seniors.
“The relationship they built was amazing,” Johnston shared. “The older people rely on them, but even the caregivers always talk about their seniors like they’re family members.”
This emphasis on connection underscores the value of in-home care, where seniors can age with dignity and companionship.
Right at Home in Everett
Right at Home serves seniors across Snohomish and King Counties. You can reach them at:
- Phone: (425) 290-1714
- Address: 909 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite C319, Everett, WA 98208
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