Home care is when elderly loved ones receive care within the comfort of their own home and retain independence. We offer an at-home bespoke care service to private clients.
With home care from one of our Blackstone Mary Ivy Healthcare LLC caregivers Blackstone Mary Ivy Healthcare LLC, you can expect exceptional levels of care and visits from two hours or more, so meaningful relationships between clients and carers can develop. Contact us today to find out more about our award-winning home care services.
A care home is a residential home that offers personal care, meals and accommodation specifically designed for the elderly, especially those with complex medical conditions, mental or learning disabilities. Although you have your own room within a care home, it is much more structured with organized mealtimes, activities and allocated visiting times. There is not the same level of independence, privacy or dignity offered with at-home care.
You should consider seeking care for your loved ones if it has become unsafe for them to live alone, if there are signs of confusion or disorientation, if they need support because of a medical condition, or any other risks to their personal safety.
Blackstone Mary Ivy Healthcare LLC offers private, tailor-made elderly in-home care services. Our services include care and companionship, providing peace of mind for families who cannot always be there to care for their loved ones.
Knowing how to help a negative elderly person can sometimes be challenging. You may find the dynamic between yourself, and your elderly loved one changes, and their negative behavior is putting a strain on your relationship.
To help and ease the situation, perhaps try a few of the following:
● Put yourself in their shoes. Try to imagine what it is like to lose your independence, to see your health deteriorating. Perhaps they are feeling bored, lonely or depressed.
● Do some fun activities together. Plan some trips together, perhaps for a cup of tea, a walk or to visit friends. If they are less mobile, why not stay in and play a game or help them with their favorite hobby.
● Talk to them openly. Try to understand how they are feeling and why. Endeavour to get to the root of their negativity so that together you can plan to resolve any fears or worries they might have.
● Enlist the help of a professional. Negative behavior in an elderly person can also be a sign that they need more help around the house from a professional caregiver.
Change can be difficult, often there can be resistance to care, and elderly parents refuse help. This is common and there are a few things you can try.
● Start early – ask open questions before the need for care arises, it will give you time to discuss the available options.
● Be understanding – getting older and needing to rely on others can be scary and upsetting, so try to be understanding and kind when raising this delicate topic.
● Give options – try to give your loved one’s options of where and how they would like to receive their care.
● Create a list – note down anything you feel is causing an issue for them and prioritize these together.
● Seek expert advice – our expert team is on hand to offer you free advice on how to help your loved ones accept that they need care.
Elder care is the provision of care for elderly loved ones living independently in their own homes. Our daytime visits are always for two hours or more, with the same care assistant, enabling meaningful relationships to develop. Our caregivers and clients are thoughtfully matched during our comprehensive set up process.
The elder care services we offer include:
● Consistent companionship (reading the newspaper, playing games)
● Support with outings (grocery shopping, hospital appointments, walks)
● Help around the house (laundry, vacuuming, dusting)
● Home-based activities (cooking, baking, gardening)
● Support at social events (family gatherings, clubs, religious services)
● Personal hygiene (washing, getting dressed)
● Health (support with medications)
● Personal administration (help with forms, letters, paying bills)
At Blackstone Mary Ivy Healthcare LLC, the home care services for an elderly person include a range of care and companionship in the comfort of their own home. Our bespoke services aim to help your loved ones to maintain their independence, improve their quality of life, and ensure their mental and physical well-being. Below is a list of the services we provide; these may vary depending on the individual’s needs:
● Personal Care: Assistance with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support.
● Medication Management: Help with medication reminders, organizing pill boxes, and ensuring the proper administration of medications.
● Meal Preparation: Planning and cooking nutritious meals according to dietary needs and preferences, and assistance with feeding if necessary.
● Companionship: Engaging in conversation, providing emotional support, and participating in activities to alleviate loneliness and promote social interaction.
● Housekeeping: Light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, changing bed linen, and maintaining a safe and tidy living environment.
● Transportation: Assisting with transportation to medical appointments, picking up prescriptions, food shopping, social outings, or other errands.
● Respite Care: Providing temporary relief for family caregivers by taking care of the elderly person, allowing the primary caregiver to take a break.
● Mobility Assistance: Helping with walking, transferring from bed to chair, or using assistive devices such as walkers or canes.
● Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care: Specialized care for individuals with cognitive impairments, including memory care, cognitive stimulation, and maintaining a safe environment.
● Emotional Support: Providing companionship, emotional reassurance, and support.
At Blackstone Mary Ivy Healthcare LLC, when determining the best care for an elderly person, our caregivers take the time to get to know each client to create a bespoke care package based on their individual needs, preferences and circumstances, medical condition, level of independence, and available support systems.
These are the things to consider when choosing the best care services for your elderly loved one:
● Assess individual needs: evaluate their physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. Consider any medical conditions, mobility limitations, memory issues, or specific medical requirements they may have.
● Safety and well-being: ensure that the care plan prioritizes their safety and well-being. This includes creating a safe living environment, addressing fall risks and helping with daily activities as needed.
● Personalized care: tailored care is designed to meet the individual’s needs, preferences and desires. It’s important to involve your loved one in the decision-making process where possible.
● Quality of life: focus on enhancing your loved one’s quality of life. Consider services and activities that promote social engagement, mental stimulation, and emotional well-being. Companionship, recreational activities, and opportunities for social interaction can contribute significantly to their happiness and overall well-being.
● Professional Carers: if you choose in-home care, ensure that your chosen caregiver is trained, qualified, empathetic and compassionate. They should have experience in caring for the elderly and understand their unique needs.
● Medical care: if your loved one has complex medical needs, consider access to appropriate healthcare services. This may involve coordinating with doctors, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure regular medical check-ups, medication management and specialized care if required.
● Emotional support: emotional support and companionship can help to combat loneliness and isolation. Regular visits from family members, friends and the services of a caregiver can help alleviate these feelings.
● Regular assessments and adjustments: evaluate their care plan to ensure it remains appropriate and effective. As your loved ones’ needs change over time, it is essential to modify their care plan accordingly to provide the best possible care.
At Blackstone Mary Ivy Healthcare LLC, we believe home is best. There are many advantages to remaining in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of your own home in later years. With one-on-one attention from a caregiver delivered via a tailored care package, the specific needs, unique requirements, preferences, and routines of the elderly person can be maintained.
Staying at home with the support of a caregiver allows elderly loved ones to remain in their home, promoting a sense of security and reducing the stress associated with moving to an unfamiliar setting.
Home care enables elderly individuals to maintain their independence and autonomy. They can continue to make decisions about their daily routines, receive personalized care, and participate in activities of their choice. This sense of control can contribute to their emotional well-being and overall satisfaction.
With private, at-home care from Blackstone Mary Ivy Healthcare LLC, your elderly loved one will receive companionship, emotional support, regular interactions and develop a meaningful relationship with their allocated caregiver, alleviating feelings of loneliness and isolation, which promotes mental and emotional well-being.
When our Blackstone Mary Ivy Healthcare LLC, caregiver visits one of our clients at home, they will carry out duties according to the wishes and needs of the individual. Our hourly daytime care includes light housework, support with administering medications, and assisting with outings, such as hospital appointments or food shopping. In addition to helping with admin, gardening or cooking, personal hygiene and generally providing companionship, including support at social events such as family gatherings or religious services.
Elder care duties are the activities that a caregiver will perform when visiting their clients. These duties include personal care, such as washing and dressing, exercising, meal and drink preparation, medication reminders, and light housework.
If you choose daytime care from us, our visits will focus on the companionship and social aspect of elder care, as well as the everyday requirements of supported living. To find out more about our tailored elderly care, contact us today to find out more about our superior care service.
Home care workers in the Commonwealth of Virginia can administer medication, provided they meet specific training and competency requirements. To ensure the safe and effective administration of medication they must follow strict medication administration policies and procedures.
At Blackstone Mary Ivy Healthcare LLC, our fully trained caregivers carry out the following duties as required by their clients:
● Consistent companionship (reading the newspaper, playing games)
● Support with outings (grocery shopping, hospital appointments, walks)
● Help around the house (laundry, vacuuming, dusting, bed changing)
● Home-based activities (cooking, baking, gardening)
● Support at social events (family gatherings, clubs, religious services)
● Personal hygiene (washing, getting dressed)
● Health (support with medications)
● Personal administration (help with forms, letters, paying bills)
Comparatively, in-home care costs can be less expensive than the cost of a care home and offer much better value and experience. Moving into a care home is a huge upheaval, leaving friends, neighbors and memories behind. There is less space, privacy, and independence and visiting times may be restricted. Our care packages are tailored to individual needs; therefore, our costs vary according to the type of care required. Our exceptionally well-trained caregivers provide regulated live-in care across the Northern Virginia area. We are committed to being fully transparent in terms of our costs, and we encourage you to get in touch with one of our local branches where we can talk to you about how our services are costed in more detail.
With Blackstone Mary Ivy Healthcare LLC, your loved ones will receive tailored care that promotes their independence and helps retain their dignity. Most importantly, they will be supported to remain at home and close to the people they love.
Live-in care from Blackstone Mary Ivy Healthcare LLC, typically involves a caregiver living in the home of their client to provide care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our exceptional Live-in caregivers are responsible for providing a range of support services, including assistance with daily living activities such as washing, getting dressed, support with medication, food shopping, hospital appointments, laundry, vacuuming and dusting. Our caregivers also provide companionship in the form of reading the newspaper, playing games, going for walks, cooking, baking, gardening, as well as support at social events, family gatherings, clubs, religious services and assistance with personal administration.
Live-in care is a good option for people who require around-the-clock care and support, but who wish to remain in the comfort of their own home rather than moving into a residential care home. Our live-in care is personalized to each client and offers a higher level of attention that is particularly beneficial for individuals with complex care needs or who require specialist care.
Yes, Live-in caregivers stay overnight. At Blackstone Mary Ivy Healthcare LLC, carefully matched caregivers provide our live-in home care. They live with their clients in their homes and will be on hand to assist with all areas of everyday life. Our live-in care services are available 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.
Our comprehensive live-in care services include:
● Consistent companionship (reading the newspaper, playing games)
● Support with outings (grocery shopping, hospital appointments, walks)
● Help around the house (laundry, vacuuming, dusting)
● Home-based activities (cooking, baking, gardening)
● Support at social events (family gatherings, clubs, religious services)
● Personal hygiene (washing, getting dressed)
● Health (support with medications)
● Personal administration (help with forms, letters, paying bills)
Live-in care and companionship for the elderly can be a good idea for many families as a complete and holistic alternative to residential care. When elder care and support needs exceed 6 to 8 hours a day, having a Live-in caregiver in the house throughout the day and the night to provide care can give reassurance and peace of mind.
Live-in care allows loved ones to remain in a familiar and comfortable home environment. It offers companionship and can reduce feelings of loneliness or isolation, provide constant supervision and assistance, and include help with daily activities, medication management, meal preparation, and more.
Live-in care from Blackstone Mary Ivy Healthcare LLC provides tailored one-on-one support, which can be very beneficial for those in their later years with complex medical conditions, mobility issues, or cognitive impairments, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s.
To find out more about the live-in care services we offer, please get in touch.
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