Before I begin, let me just say that I indubitably love the home care business! And I adore it from every aspect. Whether it’s a testimonial from one of our clients or listening to stories to stories from our expert caregivers. It’s a delight to come to work every day.
Understanding The Importance Of Exceptional Home Care
The greatest gratification, though, is knowing that families are depending on JB Homecare for their loved one professional in-home care. Our goal to provide exceptional care permeates our entire system. Because we understand how important it is to have a professional there when you can be there.
However, there are some fallacies about home care that might be preventing people from considering it for their loved ones. So, we have noted five fallacies that relates to why people don’t consider home care. Plus, we’ve included why that shouldn’t be a reason.
1. Home Care is very expensive
As with many things that necessary to do or have, the cost associated with the service becomes the main concern. However, home care is the preferred option. In fact, according to an AARP. study, 90% of those age 65 prefer to stay in their home. They feel assisted living or nursing facility are less empowering for living their lives. Plus, in-home care is actually more cost effective than assisting living or nursing facility.
At a comparatively higher cost, assisted living facilities don’t offer that feeling of familiar surroundings. Not to mention the on average nearly $4,000 monthly cost. Conversely, in-home care is much more reasonable. Additionally, the consultation is free to find out if home care is a good option is free. A care plan is created at that time to meet the specific needs of each family. At a later time, JB Homecare works with the family to make adjustments that are suitable to the current situation.
Finally, we work with family to find all available options to help with payment. These can include Medicare Advantage and other insurance programs. Also, veterans are pleasantly surprised when they learn that in-home care is covered through benefits earned while serving our country.
2. In-Home is only for seniors
We are honored for the privilege to work with seniors and that will never change. Even though seniors to encompass the majority of those we serve, there are other situations where in-home care is perfect. Health insurers and hospitals’ goals are to get patients out of the hospital as quickly as possible. Home care can be a great solution after surgery or other treatment to help a patient recover. And some mothers need additional assistance after giving birth.
In essence, these services are only provided as long as the recuperating patient requires them or as needed.
3. Caregivers will replace family and friends
While the caregivers develop close relationships with clients, it’s never at the expense of clients’ family or friends. After all, many caregivers help strengthen those bonds by providing transportation to lunch with friends or family gatherings. Or even helping the client stay in touch with loved ones through FaceTime or social media. Caregivers understand their role in the over dynamics because they have families too.
4. Caregivers don’t care about clients
On the contrary, if anything, our exceptional caregivers care too much. In fact, read our testimonials and tell me these people don’t care about their clients and families.
5. I’m stuck with the caregiver I’m assigned
We work hard to make sure you are not permanently paired with someone that you don’t like. In fact, during your free in-home assessment, you’re asked a series of questions. They are designed to help find the perfect match between caregiver and client.
However, sometimes things don’t work out the way we expect. In that situation, you have the right as the client to request a different caregiver who is an ideal match.
Were any of the above concerns preventing you from considering home care for yourself or loved one? If yes, we hope we have put your concerns at ease. Call us any time at (916) 489-6941 to schedule a free consultation. Find out if JB Homecare is the right home care solution for you.
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