In-Home Care Silver Spring, MD

Since 1996, Family Choice Healthcare has been a leader in quality home care to elderly and disabled clients with a variety of circumstances and needs.  As one of the top home care agencies in Silver Spring, MD, our ultimate goal is to provide compassionate care to your loved one, allowing them to live safely, comfortably and happily at home for as long as possible.

What is In-Home Care?

In-Home Health Care refers to a variety of non-medical services that assist elderly and disabled clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).  Some of these critical services include assistance with bathing, eating, bathroom needs, mobility, housekeeping, meal prep and transportation.

Related Article: What are ADLs vs IADLs 

What is Non-Medical Personal Assistance?

Unlike skilled nursing, non-medical personal assistance helps your loved one with those everyday activities that contribute to well-being and quality of life.  Non-medical personal assistance agents are not licensed nurses, but they are trained caregivers who can help with wound care, household chores, accompaniment to medical appointments, and much more. Non-medical agents cannot provide hospice care, hospice services, or physical therapy, but they can coordinate with physical therapists for your loved one.

Benefits of In-Home Health Care in Silver Spring, MD

Some of the many benefits of Silver Spring home elderly care include:

1. Lower cost.  Hiring a home care agency is typically a more affordable option than either nursing homes or assisted living facilities.
2. Personal and flexible care.  Personal care plans are routinely updated and adjusted to fit the changing needs of each individual.  We provide care designed specifically for each of our clients because no two people or situations are the same.
3. Quality of life.  Most seniors would prefer to stay in their own homes and comfortable surroundings for as long as possible, and in-home care allows a person to maintain a high level of comfort, normalcy and independence.
4. Recover safely. It has been proven that having home care for your loved one after a major hospital stay reduces hospital readmission.  Our caregivers can assist with everything from wound care to bathing.

Related Article: Senior In-Home Care Services in Maryland 

The Family Choice Healthcare Difference

At Family Choice Healthcare, we know that there are many different options when choosing a home care agency or home health aides in Silver Spring, MD.  Over the past two decades, we have worked hard to set ourselves apart by providing top quality, person-focused in-home care.

What is the Family Choice Healthcare advantage?

• Customized Care.  We have formulated a tried and true approach that establishes genuine relationships between elderly clients and their Personal Care Attendants.  There is a deep sense of trust built that allows our Attendants to identify and implement custom care plans, while always remaining flexible. You can rest assured that we will provide care designed specifically for your loved one.
• Continuous Monitoring.  Through home visits and virtual or telephone check-ins, we have created a system of continuous monitoring of both senior clients and their Attendants.
• Cultural Appreciation. Our team is culturally competent and particularly aware of how cultural differences impact and influence daily life. Our caregivers work hard to understand each individual’s cultural differences and respect them. Home health care helps you and your family feel like they’ve added a family member, versus brief Medicare certified nursing visits. Our goal is not just to be your home health agency, but to be an extension of your family.
• Specialize in Difficult Situations. We pride ourselves in serving strong personalities, hard cases and difficult-to-reach rural and urban areas. So if your loved one has become a bit stubborn in their old age, not to worry, our Silver Spring Home health aides have a ton of experience.

Our Services

Elderly Care Silver Spring, MD

We provide a variety of home care services for senior clients and their families in the Silver Spring, MD area.  Our services cover a range of needs and situations, including the following:

• Assistance with ADLs and IADLs – this includes senior care services like bathing, toilet hygiene, housework, eating and transportation.
• Respite Care – for caregivers who need to balance their own needs and take occasional time off, whether if be for a vacation, holiday, work or any other occasion.  
• Recovery at Home – for seniors recently released from the hospital or a rehab facility and in need of assistance while they recover at home. There is nothing like being in comfortable surroundings while they recover safely.
• Long Distance Caregiving – we can provide support, companion care and peace of mind for family caregivers whose loved ones do not live nearby.

Specialty Services:

• U.S. Department of Labor DEEOIC Program
• Alzheimer’s & Dementia Spectrum
• Veterans Administration Programs

Our Process

1. Initial Assessment: our team will come to you and observe the senior client in their own environment as well as hear you share your story and describe the care services that you feel may be needed.  From there we will discuss our services and begin to formulate a plan.
2. Personal Care Attendant Interview: we will work with you to select Attendants to interview that we feel will best suit your needs and family situation.
3. Personalized Care Plan: we will work with the Attendant you have selected, your loved one and yourself to establish a personalized care plan that is customized to suit your needs.
4. Consistent Communication: our team will maintain ongoing communication to ensure your satisfaction and to monitor any changes in your needs.
5. Quality Control: Family Choice Healthcare has systems in place that ensure consistency in service quality and total satisfaction for our senior clients and their families.

Our Attendants

Our Personal Care Attendants have experience handling a variety of situations with compassion and care.  They are well trained in everything from providing the most basic quality care services to handling difficult personalities with warmth and understanding.

Other Key Attributes Include:

• Minimum 2 years experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility or home health agency
• Maturity and accountability
• Documented history of a clean criminal background
• Fully licensed

Home Care vs In-Home Care vs Home Health Care

While these terms all describe health services provided to seniors in their homes, there are a few main differences.  The biggest difference is in the types of home health care services that each provides:

• Home health care provides medical senior care, including diagnosis or treatment as well as medical advice.
• In-home care, or home care, provides comprehensive non-medical senior care to help elderly people with essential day-to-day activities in the comfort of their home.

To learn more about the differences, including specific services, costs and paying for each type and the length/frequency of care, check out our blogs on In-Home Care vs Home Health Care, or give us a call to schedule your free phone consultation.