Hourly Care
For those patients that require more assistance and continuous patient care. Caregivers will be there to help from as little as 2 hours to 24 hours in the home, hospital, nursing home and assisted living facilities. Caregivers are also available to travel with you as needed whether it is for vacations or returning to your other home or place of residence.
Senior patients that require more assistance and continuous care can hire an EPHC nurse on an hourly basis depending on their individual needs. Caregivers can be there to help from as little as 2 hours to 24 hours in the home, hospital, nursing home and assisted living facilities. Caregivers are also available to travel with them as needed, whether it is for vacations or to visit loved ones.
In-Home Nursing Care For Your Elderly Loved One
When it comes to your family members, you want to make sure they are safe and in the best health possible. This can be particularly hard to do with elderly loved ones because you may not live nearby or they may be incredibly obstinate when it comes to their independence. When this is the case, they likely will be resistant to going to a nursing home. The good news is, just because your elderly loved one is getting older or is facing health issues does not mean they are forced to go to a nursing home. This is not their only option. The team at EPHC Nursing Agency understands that this can be a stressful time for you and your family, and we are here to help you learn the best ways to take care of your loved one.
What In-Home Nursing Care Offers
Unlike traditional nursing homes, in-home nursing care can offer your elderly loved one many opportunities that they would likely not receive if they were in a facility. Many elderly loved ones have problems with their physical health but do not find their mental health fading. This can make it incredibly difficult for them to give up their independence. In some cases, in-home care may be the best option if your loved one is not suffering from health issues, but when they are, you want the help of a nursing team you can trust and that your loved one can rely on.
Hourly medical and non-medical health care services can include:
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Toileting
- Feeding and Meal Preparation
- Incontinence Care
- Medication reminders
- Transferring
- Escort and Transport to Dr. appointments and events
- Shopping and Errands
- Light Housekeeping
- Companionship including reading, card playing and board games, etc.
- Respite Care for Family Members
- Fall Precautions Assistance
- Foot Massage for relaxation and to enhance circulation
- Medication Pours
- Medication Management
- Daily Assessments and Observation
- Pre and Post Operative Care
- Wound Care/Dressing Changes
- Tube Feedings
- Diabetic Care/Insulin Injections
- IV Therapy/Lab Draws
- Cardiac Assessment and Intervention
- Pulmonary Care/Oxygen Therapy and Lung Sound Assessments
- Ostomy Care
- Hospice Care
- Catheter Insertion and Care
- Central Line and Port Maintenance
- Maintaining Sense of Independence
When you choose Express Professional Homecare for hourly care, you are giving your loved one the chance to remain as independent as possible. When many people consider how they want to take care of their family, they think they don’t have any other options except a nursing home facility. However, by doing this, your loved one may begin to feel their rights are taken away from them and this can cause them to shut down even more. By allowing them to have their independence and remain at home, they may even have a better chance of healing.
