FAQs

FAQs

Home Care Questions and Answers

When considering home care for a loved one, it’s essential to have answers to common questions. Tranquil Touch Health, a trusted provider of compassionate and professional home care services, offers free consultations and assessments to guide your decision-making process. Here are some key points about the services provided by Tranquil Touch Health’s caregivers:

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Describes the ability of older adults to safely remain in their current residence, whether it’s their own home, a family member’s house, or an assisted-living facility. It allows seniors to maintain independence and familiarity while receiving necessary support.

Customized Care Plan: Professional caregivers create personalized care plans tailored to unique needs and preferences.

Companionship and Social Interaction: Regular interaction reduces the risk of isolation and depression.

Flexibility: Care can be provided when needed most, adapting to changing circumstances.

Cost-Effectiveness: In-home care is often more affordable than assisted living or nursing home care.

Personalized Attention: One-on-one care ensures compassionate support from trusted professionals.

Peace of Mind: Knowing your loved one receives compassionate care from a trusted professional, along with supervision and assistance to reduce the risk of falls and accidents.

In-Home Personal Care: Non-medical services provided by caregivers include companionship, assistance with daily living activities (such as grooming, dressing, toileting, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and errands), but not medical tasks like administering medication or wound care.

Home Health Care: This involves medical care provided by trained and certified professionals (such as nurses, physical therapists, or occupational therapists) within the home. They handle medical tasks but do not provide non-medical assistance.

Tranquil Touch Health does indeed offer services within assisted living facilities. Typically, staff members at these facilities care for multiple older adults during each shift. However, some families choose to hire a professional caregiver from Tranquil Touch Health to complement the assistance provided by the facility staff. As needs evolve, families can adjust the duration or frequency of care for their loved ones.
By having a Tranquil Touch Health caregiver, your loved one receives additional support to remain in their current residence while maintaining their existing level of care. This approach helps avoid the need for your loved one to relocate within the facility, where their independence might be limited, and daily care costs could be higher

Absolutely! You have the flexibility to modify or adjust the home care schedule. The primary focus is to tailor the plan to your family’s needs rather than adhering rigidly to agency requirements. While one week’s notice is typically requested for permanent schedule changes, Tranquil Touch Health recognizes that unexpected situations may arise, necessitating short-notice adjustments. Rest assured, coordinators will work diligently to accommodate emergencies and ensure you have the schedule that best suits your circumstances.

Although Tranquil Touch Health’s’caregivers do not provide medical care, they offer professional personal care services for older adults dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and other medical conditions. Whether your loved one requires assistance with self-care tasks (such as grooming, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, shopping, and light housekeeping) or seeks companionship and social interaction, a Tranquil Touch Health caregiver can provide valuable support.

Many Tranquil Touch Health caregivers have personal or professional experience in Alzheimer’s care and other health conditions. Some have even pursued specialized care certifications from reputable industry organizations. Additionally, caregivers have access to specialized training through “Care Academy” covering conditions like dementia, congestive heart failure, and diabetes. If a caregiver observes problematic symptoms or changes in your loved one’s condition, they promptly alert a coordinator, who will then communicate relevant information to you.

Call us at 478-972-6710 with any home care questions.
Start by reaching out to our Tranquil Touch Health office. We will assist with scheduling a free home care consultation with a care coordinator. During this meeting, you can discuss your needs, ask questions, and receive additional information about the services available. If you decide to hire a Tranquil Touch Health in-home caregiver, the care coordinator will conduct a complimentary home care assessment. Based on this assessment, they’ll create a personalized care plan that outlines the specific services your loved one requires. Tranquil Touch Health will carefully match caregivers based on their skills, personality, and availability. You’ll have the opportunity to meet the selected caregiver, and if both you and your loved one approve, they’ll begin providing care.

Tranquil Touch Health recognizes that successful home care hinges on finding the right caregiver. Through the CareGivers’ Choice program, a care coordinator will personally get to know your loved one and provide a tailored recommendation to match them with the ideal caregiver.
Adjusting to an in-home caregiver can take time for older adults, as building trust and comfort is essential. However, if you ever feel that the current caregiver isn’t the right fit for any reason, don’t hesitate to reach out to your coordinator. They can recommend an alternative caregiver to better meet your needs.

Cancellation or Schedule Changes:
If you no longer require services from your Tranquil Touch Health caregiver, you can request a two-week notice for cancellation.
For decreasing the hours or days of care your loved one receives, you can make permanent schedule changes with just a one-week notice.