Visiting Angels Akron

VISITING ANGELS Akron, Ohio

Visiting Angels Akron Home Care

Welcome to Visiting Angels Akron! If you are looking for compassionate home care, you have come to the right place. Our locally owned and operated agency is invested in the Akron community and we are proud to be a valued resource to many families throughout the area. Visiting Angels Akron is passionate about using our home care services to help seniors live independently. We understand home is where our clients want to be and our goal is to help them remain there for as long as possible.

The caregivers from Visiting Angels Akron are more than just home care professionals, they are Angels to the clients they serve. The countless testimonials we receive from seniors and their family members sing the praises of our compassionate providers. We intentionally seek out dedicated professionals who are actively involved in the senior community or who have a proven track record of helping others. Our thorough screening process allows us to take an in depth look at potential providers history, experience, and personality, so we can bring you the best of the best.

If you or a loved one are looking for at home care, look no further than Visiting Angels Akron. Call us today to get started on the path to independence.

Our home care services are available to families in Barberton, Canal Fulton, Cuyahoga Falls, Kent, and in communities throughout the Akron area.

Our Home Care in Akron

Finding home care services to fit your specific needs doesn't have to be challenging. When you choose Visiting Angels Akron for home care services, you will received personalized care and attention. We offer a wide array of assistance, so you don't have to pick and choose which essential personal services you need. Some of our most popular services include:

•    Assistance with light housekeeping tasks
•    Help getting to activities and appointments
•    Assistance bathing or showering
•    Aid with dressing
•    Walking assistance
•    Meal planning and preparation
•    Medication and fluid intake reminders
•    Grooming assistance
•    Joyful companionship

Scheduling services is also easier than you may realize. Daytime, nighttime, weekend, holiday, and 24 hour care are all available. You decide if you would like to receive services on a long term or temporary basis. Home care plans from Visiting Angels Akron keep your loved one front and center. Not only do we base our plans around individual needs, we provide regular follow up to ensure your continued satisfaction with your care.

Personal or Private Duty Care in Akron

Do you have an elderly or disabled loved one who struggles with daily activities due to limited mobility If so, they can benefit from personal care, also known as private duty care, from Visiting Angels Akron OH. Our agency is locally operated and owned by caring professionals from the area. We have a passion for improving the quality of life for seniors and disabled adults who wish to live independently. We specialize in providing practical assistance for everyday tasks, while providing seniors and the disabled with the meaningful companionship they may be missing.

Personal care, or private duty care, from Visiting Angels Akron tends to the daily needs of elderly and disabled adults. For those living with limited mobility, daily tasks can be challenging. For some, physical ability is limited enough to threaten their ability to live at home. If your loved one would struggle to remain at home without the help of others, private duty care is a good option to keep them safely and comfortably at home.
About Our Personal Care Services from Visiting Angels Akron

Personal care, or private duty care, from Visiting Angels Akron effectively serves a wide range of seniors because our services are customized for individual needs. Rather than try to meet your loved one's unique care needs with a predetermined list of services, we tailor our care to suit them. Whether your loved one is living with the effects of Parkinson's, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, disability, or other chronic impairment, we can help.

Some personal care services which are frequently provided by Visiting Angels Akron include:

•    Joyful companionship
•    Shared activities
•    Meaningful conversation
•    Running errands
•    Walking assistance
•    Meal preparation
•    Bathing & dressing
•    Reading aloud
•    Light housekeeping
•    Fall prevention
•    Transportation
•    Grocery shopping

Getting Started with Personal Care in Akron

You can help your loved one get started with personal care, or private duty care, from Visiting Angels Akron by contacting our agency and arranging for a no-cost consultation in the comfort of your loved one's home. We will send our knowledgeable care coordinator to meet with you and your loved one and answer all your questions. We will learn about your essential personal home care needs and design a customized plan to meet them.

Call Visiting Angels Akron today and ask about our personal care services and how they can help your loved one remain independent despite limited mobility.

Respite Care in Tallmadge

While family caregivers are irreplaceable, they can't always be there when needed. At Visiting Angels Akron, we support family caregivers and their loved ones in Tallmadge by offering reliable and compassionate respite care when family is unavailable. With hourly availability and customizable services, we provide seniors with top-quality care that gives their family caregivers peace of mind until they return.

Why Choose Respite Care in Tallmadge

Being a family caregiver can be both rewarding and exhausting, especially when their loved one is coping with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or a debilitating illness. Without taking time to rest and care for themselves, many people experience caregiver stress and, eventually, caregiver burnout.

If you are feeling anxious, short-tempered, or worried, or other signs of caregiver stress, respite care from Visiting Angels Akron can help. We provide top-quality home care that gives seniors in Tallmadge the care and companionship they need while their family caregivers rest and recharge.

Types of Respite Care Offered in Tallmadge

To accommodate the individual needs and circumstances of every senior and family caregiver in Tallmadge, we offer customized respite care services with flexible hourly scheduling.

Our services at Visiting Angels Akron for seniors include:

    Temporary Care. Temporary care ensures your loved one has the care they need while you're unavailable for an extended period of time, such as a vacation, work travel, illness, or emergency.

    Part-Time Care. Part-time care is scheduled regularly, typically a few hours every week. It gives family caregivers "free" time to run errands, attend their kids' school events, go shopping, or simply have an afternoon alone to rest.  

    Support Care. When providing care for a loved one becomes too physically or emotionally demanding, support care is the answer. Support care brings in a caregiver from our team to work alongside the family caregiver, lightening their load and providing help and emotional support.

Respite Care Consults for Tallmadge Area Families From Visiting Angels Akron

At Visiting Angels Akron, we're committed to providing seniors and their families with exceptional care that improves quality of life. Locally owned and operated, our respite care services are available in the communities of Tallmadge,
Akron, Bath, Orrville, Hudson, Canal Fulton, Clinton, North Lawrence, and the surrounding areas.

To learn how our services can benefit you and your loved one, call Visiting Angels Akron today to schedule a free consultation. We'll visit to discuss needs and scheduling, answer questions, and design a customized care plan - all with no obligation to begin care.    

Ready to get started- Contact Visiting Angels Akron today to schedule a free respite care consultation in Tallmadge.

Caring For Someone with Alzheimer's

According to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, as many as 5.1 million Americans may have Alzheimer's disease, a fatal brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can be frightening and devastating to an individual and their loved ones, but there are some steps you can take to make it through.

While there is no cure for Alzheimer's, there are treatments and therapies that can slow the worsening of dementia symptoms and improve the quality of life for those with the disease and their caregivers. If you suspect your loved one is showing symptoms of Alzheimer's, it is extremely important to be proactive by getting them to their physician, and if a diagnosis is made, to get a care team and plan in place as soon as possible.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

1.    Memory loss that disrupts daily life: not remembering recent events, names, where things go, and other new information.

2.    Challenges in planning or solving problems: Having trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills, difficulty concentrating and taking much longer to do things than previously should be taken seriously.

3.    Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home or at work.

4.    Confusion about time and place: People with Alzheimer's can lose track of dates, seasons and the passage of time.

5.    Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships: look for difficulty reading, judging distance and determining color or contrast.

6.    New problems with words in speaking or writing: Signs include trouble finding the appropriate words, completing sentences, and following directions and conversations.

7.    Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps: People with Alzheimer's may put things in unusual places, or accuse others of stealing.

8.    Decreased or poor judgment when making decisions: There may be issues with monetary scams or less attention to grooming and hygiene.

9.    Withdrawal from work or social activities.

10.    Changes in mood or personality: Signs include increased depression, fearfulness, anxiety or suspicion, rapid and persistent mood swings, withdrawal and disinterest in usual activities.

If your loved one is displaying any of these warning signs, it is vital to have them evaluated by a physician and screened for Alzheimer's. It is important to remember that Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of the aging process, and it should not be mistaken for basic forgetfulness. Every person may experience one or more of these signs in different degrees, but with Alzheimer's disease, these symptoms gradually increase and become more persistent.

Alzheimer's Support is the Most Important Resource

If a physician diagnoses Alzheimer's, the more proactive you are in making decisions regarding caring for someone with Alzheimer's, the more you can manage the disease. Here are a few basic steps to help if you or someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer's:

•    Educate yourself about the disease. The more you know, the more you can be prepared. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America and the Alzheimer's Association are two great resources.

•    Take care of financial, legal and long-term care planning issues. Discuss wishes related to future care and end-of-life issues.

•    Employ cognitive stimulation. Listening to music, word puzzles and memory games can help and can provide a positive experience for the patient and caregivers.

Arrange respite and/or regular professional care. Even if you are willing and able to be a primary caregiver for an Alzheimer's patient, you will need help, if only to take a short break. Plus, it helps to introduce a professional caregiver while a person is still in the early stages of Alzheimer's, because once the disease progresses it can be more difficult and upsetting to change routines. When looking to hire home care help, try to find a person who has Dementia Care Professionals of America training or experience with dementia care clients. Visiting Angels, for example, the nation's leading network for quality, compassionate home care, is one local home care franchised agency that provides this training to its staff.

Build a support system. Being a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's can be stressful and overwhelming. Find people to talk to, reach out for help, and always make time to maintain your own physical and mental health. Many local hospitals and departments of aging offer free support groups, along with sites like the National Family Caregivers Association and Caring.com.

If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or a related dementia, know that you are not alone. For more information or to explore care options, call Visiting Angels at 800-365-4189 or request Alzheimer's care here to learn more.

Dementia Care in Akron

A diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's is life-altering for seniors. One of the biggest concerns for family members is how to keep their loved one safe as their disorder progresses. While it is often assumed the only way to keep dementia sufferers safe is to move them to residential care, there are other options available. If your loved one wishes to age in place, you can turn to Visiting Angels Akron OH for essential personal dementia care at home.

Visiting Angels Akron provides dementia care services to seniors in the comfort of their own homes. Our memory care providers are well versed in caring for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia and they can help keep your loved one safe and comfortable. We can assist your loved one with the activities of everyday living to improve their overall quality of life. Our compassionate caregivers will provide monitoring and support which will not only comfort your loved one, but provide peace of mind to the entire family.

Dementia Care Services in Akron

While there are many uncertainties when it comes to dementia, one thing is certain, your loved one's symptoms will change over time. To best meet the changing needs of seniors with dementia, Visiting Angels Akron offers customized care. Your loved one's plan will be based on their current needs and can grow and change as your loved one's dementia progresses. Even if your loved one is newly diagnosed, they can begin to build a relationship with a caregiver and establish regular routines which will help in the future.

Some dementia care services frequently provided by Visiting Angels Akron include:

•    Wandering prevention
•    Meal preparation and planning
•    Grocery shopping and errands
•    Bathing and dressing aid
•    Walking assistance
•    Fall prevention and safety
•    Household organization
•    Transportation to appointments
•    Light housekeeping tasks
•    Medication reminders

Getting Started with Dementia Care in Akron

At Visiting Angels Akron, we know it can seem overwhelming when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia. We offer a free dementia care consultation to help your loved one get started with our services. Our friendly care coordinator can come to your loved one's home and answer all your questions regarding our services. We will also discuss your loved one's physical and emotional care needs, as well as your preferred schedule.

If your parent or loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, call Visiting Angels Akron today and ask about our dementia care.

Leader in Elder Care

Visiting Angels has been providing compassionate elder care to families across the United States since 1998. Our network of elder care franchised agencies is committed to providing families with the best possible in-home care services. Our commitment to you is simple: We'll help your loved one continue to live at home, and we'll help you find peace of mind.

At Visiting Angels, we understand you want top quality senior home care services for your loved one. You're searching for a qualified, professional elder care provider who will treat your family member with respect and dignity. We can help you find the senior home care provider that meets all your needs. Our senior home care providers are professionals with the training and skills you have been searching for. We'll match you with a senior home care provider who will care for all your loved one's health and well-being needs.

A Name You Can Trust in Elder Care

When you rely on Visiting Angels to provide elder care services for your family, you expect your loved one's needs will be met. The expertise of our elder care providers makes it possible for us to provide a wide range of in home care services. Your local Visiting Angels franchised office provides care to meet both temporary and long-term care needs. Our elder care professionals are available to provide:

•    Hourly care
•    Overnight care
•    24-hour care

Visiting Angele elder care incorporates what are commonly known as activities of daily living for older adults. Our service coordinators are trained to create a personalized care plan for your loved one. Visiting Angels provides families with:

•    Respite care
•    Companionship
•    Personal care
•    Hygiene assistance
•    Meal planning and preparation
•    Light housekeeping
•    Laundry assistance
•    Medication reminders
•    Assistance running errands

With your personalized home care plan, you can customize our services to meet all your elder care needs.

Our Commitment to You and Your Family

No matter the type of elder care services we provide, you can count on our commitment to you and your family remaining the same. We will provide top quality care that enables your loved one to maintain their independence and dignity. Our professional, compassionate caregivers will work closely with your loved one so they can continue to live at home and enjoy the lifestyle that makes them content.

Assisted living facilities and nursing homes aren't the only options for elder care services. With Visiting Angels as your elder care services provider, your loved one can continue living at home. Give your loved one the gift of quality care in familiar surroundings.

Give them the gift of Visiting Angels!