When your loved one needs extra help at home, creating a care plan is one of the best ways to ensure everyone stays involved, informed, and supported. A well-designed home plan balances the needs of the one receiving care with the realities of the resources available and the responsibilities of the family as a whole.
As you put together a private home care plan for your loved one, start by determining exactly what is needed. Consider activities like transportation, dressing, meal preparation, medication management, and more. Determine which tasks your loved one can continue to handle independently and which ones they need extra help with.
Next, include the entire family in discussions. Involve siblings, spouses, and even older children to foster communication and prevent misunderstandings. Every person can share their availability and strengths so that responsibilities are divided fairly.
You should also bring in a professional when needed. At St. Matthew’s Direct Care Services, we provide private home care services that can fill any care gaps in the plan you have developed for your loved one. We can ease your family’s workload while ensuring that your loved one receives compassionate, consistent, and high-quality care.
We would be happy to help you develop a private home care plan for your family focused on the specific needs of your loved one. To learn more about our home care services or to set up a consultation with our team, contact us today.