Hiring Elder Care near Woodland Hills CA before It’s Too Late
How often have you been taught to plan for an emergency situation? Most of us have been exposed to the concepts of emergency planning since we were in grade school. Remember the fire drills that we had to run? Of course, back then it was just a great excuse to miss a few minutes of class. It was also supposed to teach us that having a plan was an important aspect in life. The same is true when it comes to elder care.
Whether it’s you who is advancing in age or you have parents, grandparents, or other elderly loved ones who are reaching into their 70s or even 80s, at some point they may not be able to tend to their own basic care needs. There could be an accident, a slip and fall, or another emergency that leaves them unable to care for themselves, or others.
If that happens, is there a plan in place to ensure that they have the ideal level of elderly home care possible?
It’s never too late to plan for elder care. This doesn’t mean that your loved one, or yourself, requires this type of care at the moment. However, just as with those fire drills when you were a young one, the more prepared you are for the potential emergencies that could arise, the safer you’re going to be in the long run.
Just think about those fire drills in school for a moment. Most of us never actually had an emergency or fire in our schools. It doesn’t happen very often, but we were still more prepared because of the preparation, planning, and practice that we were forced to do.
It’s similar to planning for retirement. If you wanted to retire when you turned 65, you need a plan, right? You would need to know what you would require as far as income in order to live the life you want.
Why wait to begin making plans for elderly home care? The more that you begin thinking and planning for it now, the more prepared you will be if the time comes when it’s necessary. There are many options that you would have to think about and plan for, including elderly health care at home and possibly even a caregiver who will assist with basic daily living needs, such as hygiene, cooking, and maybe even light cleaning.
Planning now for elder care is ideal for long-term health and well-being.
There’s no one answer to the question of when the time is right for in-home care.
However, if you consider the points raise here today, you’ll have a better idea of when it’s time for in-home care.
And, if you have any follow-up questions, please contact us (310) 400-6869…we are always here to assist…You are Important to Us!
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Caregiving for You, Inc.
Alicia Aguirre
As a Registered Nurse and primary owner of Caregiving for You, Alicia Aguirre brings over 30 years of hands-on experience as a healthcare practitioner. She began her career in 1980 as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), helping patients in a large convalescent home. In 1984 she transferred to another convalescent care center, added advanced training to her repertoire, and became an Administrator and Activity Director. Alicia worked continuously while raising her daughters, and in 2004 she earned her R.N. licensure. She wanted to make a genuine contribution in her field and to the community with her years of expertise. In 2005 she opened Caregivers U.S.A., Inc. with her daughter, Claudia. Finally, in 2009, Alicia opened Coastal House Residential Care Facility (RCF) in Santa Monica. Alicia is our head Case Manager, meeting with and assessing every client’s needs. She formulates a customized, individualized care plan and matches the appropriate caregiver with each client. During her time off, she enjoys walks at the beach with her husband of 40 years, daughters, and nephew. Alicia’s dream of having her daughters, Claudia and Eva, join her in the medical field has come true. They are carrying on Alicia’s legacy and maintaining her dream of genuinely helping others. Google
