There are many different services included in home care in Seaside, CA. Learn more about who it’s for and the types of services available.
Who are the services for?
Home care services in Seaside, CA are for anyone who needs care help. Our clients are as diverse as Seaside. They can range from seniors who need some help to be able to age in place, veterans, people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, or people who are post-surgery or post-hospital stay.
The care can be short-term or long-term (whichever each person needs).
Home care services in Seaside, CA
Home care services are tailored to each individual’s needs. They can include any combination of those listed below.
Personal care
One of the most vital caregiver services is personal care, which is assistance with the daily tasks required to take care of ourselves.
These activities of daily living (ADLs) include:
- Getting in and out of bed or chairs
- Moving around
- Feeding oneself
- Going to the bathroom (including controlling your bowel and bladder, using the toilet, and cleaning oneself)
- Personal hygiene (bathing, oral hygiene, and grooming)
- Dressing (picking clothes and dressing oneself)
Personal care helps with whichever tasks people need assistance with, so they can take care of themselves and remain as independent as possible.
If it’s unclear what tasks a person needs help with, they can utilize this ADLs checklist.
Appointment liaison
Home caregivers can serve as an appointment liaison and manage a person’s calendar, schedule appointments, assist with necessary preparation or paperwork, and coordinate with the health care team.
Transporting and accompanying
Caregivers can also transport people and accompany them to appointments. They have an advocate with them who can help them understand all medical suggestions.
Caregivers ensure people have access to transportation if they cannot safely drive themselves. In addition to appointments, they take them to run errands or attend social activities.
Companionship care
Caregivers can also engage in any social activities with people, such as conversation, reading, watching movies, or playing games.
By providing this companionship care, caregivers can serve as a source of social connection and emotional support.
Maintain lifestyle and community involvement
Caregivers can help people continue their favorite activities and remain involved in the Seaside community. They can take (and accompany) them to:
- Oldemeyer Center senior programs
- the beach
- restaurants in Seaside (such as Gusto’s or The Breakfast Club)
- parks such as Laguna Grande Park
- golf courses, such as Boyonet Black Horse
- Walter Lee Avery Art Gallery
- shop at University Plaza Shopping Center
- the Seaside Farmer’s Market
- the library
- exercise
- go for walks
Our caregivers know the Seaside community and want to help people stay as involved and active as possible.
Supervision
Whether out in the town or at home, caregivers provide supervision and ensure safety. This provides peace of mind to both the person receiving home care and their loved ones.
Accommodations for a safe environment
Home care providers can help people get set up with any home modifications or health aids that can help make them safer or more independent.
Caregivers can also go through the home and use a checklist to ensure it is free of fall hazards, such as anything in walkways or loose rugs/floorboards.
Light housekeeping
Chores around the home can be a difficult and dull thing to keep up with when you have health challenges, which makes light housekeeping an ideal home care service.
Caregivers can help tidy up, dust, vacuum, sweep, clean the bathrooms, wash dishes, and do laundry. People can enjoy a clean and comfortable home without all the stress and exertion.
Meal prep
Meal planning, shopping, and cooking are included in the meal prep home care services.
This ensures each individual receives proper nutrition through delicious meals that take into account their food preferences and dietary restrictions.
Medication management
Between 75%-96% of seniors make mistakes with their medications, such as taking the wrong dose, skipping a dose, or taking the dose twice.
Home care offers medication management to ensure each person has a routine for filling, storing, and taking their prescriptions. Caregivers can also remind them to take the correct dose.
Dementia care
There are also specialty care types that can be provided, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s care, where caregivers specialize in interacting with people with these illnesses.
The caregivers have been well-trained in the best practices to keep them safe and comfortable, and the best way to communicate with them.
Stroke care
Some home care providers also specialize in stroke care and know the best way to care for stroke patients.
Palliative
With palliative services, the focus is on managing symptoms and improving quality of life.
Caregivers prioritize reducing any discomfort, and they can help coordinate the best support (including any helpful accommodations or equipment).
Hospice
When people are facing end of life, hospice services can help them maintain their comfort and dignity. The focus is on respecting their wishes, supporting them, and providing peace.
Support for family and caregivers
In addition to all the support we provide to the person receiving care, we are also a support for the family and caregivers. Personal caregivers can utilize respite care to take a temporary break and hand off caregiving responsibility to a trained professional. With this break, they can take care of themselves or address their other responsibilities.
Having these breaks is essential for preventing caregiver burnout.
Why choose Pacific Angels for home care in Seaside, CA?
At Pacific Angels, our caregivers are well-trained, compassionate, hardworking, and kind. They work with each individual to develop a personalized care plan that meets their needs.
We ensure their safety and work to maintain their independence, routines, and sense of community. We are available as needed and can assist seniors in aging in place and staying socially active.
If you are in Seaside, CA, or the surrounding areas, call us today at (831) 708-2876 or reach out to us online to schedule a free in-home consultation and learn more about how we can help you or your loved one.
