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Primary caregivers, you’re not alone. There are at-home personal care services that can help you provide the proper care for your loved one.
At-Home Personal Care Services
At-home personal care services are designed for individuals who are beginning to lose—or have already lost—the ability to manage their daily needs. Personal care is often provided by a close family member, but this responsibility can become physically and emotionally exhausting, especially as a loved one becomes more dependent.
By bringing in a trained personal care professional, family caregivers can receive much-needed relief, allowing them to recharge and continue providing quality support. Personal care services commonly assist with bathing, feeding, dressing, and other activities of daily living.
How To Know If Your Loved One Qualifies for These Services
Many insurance carriers and assistance programs help cover the cost of personal care services. Most require an evaluation to determine eligibility based on an individual’s level of need. Fortunately, Medicaid covers nearly three-quarters of qualified individuals receiving personal care services.
Basic qualifications typically include:
- Being 60 years of age or older
- Having a disability and being between the ages of 18 and 60
Additionally, the individual should be unable to perform activities of daily living independently or be considered functionally impaired.
There’s no reason to postpone the search for help.
Chances are you may also qualify for financial assistance to help cover these services.
Personal Care Assistant Services
Benefits for the Caregiver
When you’re the primary caregiver for someone who once lived an active, independent lifestyle, it can be difficult to separate the person you remember from the individual they have become. This transition is often emotionally draining and overwhelming.
Many caregivers find themselves dramatically changing their own lifestyles to provide the necessary care. However, maintaining your own independence and well-being is just as important. Hiring a personal care assistant allows you to preserve your daily routines, continue working, attend to personal responsibilities, and remain connected to your social network.
You don’t have to lose yourself while caring for someone you love. Personal care services provide support that helps both you and your loved one enjoy a healthier, more balanced life.
Benefits for the Loved One
Your loved one is likely struggling with the life changes that come with aging or declining health. In many cases, adult children become the caregivers, creating an emotional role reversal that can be difficult for everyone involved. Many seniors worry about becoming a burden on their families.
By bringing in a professional caregiver, you can ease some of the emotional stress associated with this transition. In addition, your loved one benefits from increased social interaction and companionship while remaining in the comfort of their own home. Home care also allows them to continue spending meaningful time with family rather than living in an institutional setting.
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Culturally Based Care
Culturally based home care is essential for helping your loved one feel comfortable, respected, and understood. It also gives families peace of mind, knowing their loved one’s unique needs and traditions are being honored.
At MDC Healthcare, we strive to be the next best thing when family cannot be there. Our goal is to help every client feel safe, valued, cared for, and empowered to maintain the highest possible quality of life. Along with compassionate care, we proudly offer multilingual staffing options to better serve the diverse communities throughout Metro Atlanta.
Contact your private insurance provider or Medicaid today to schedule an evaluation and discover what support may be available.
You don’t have to do this alone.