San Jose's Premier Home Care Agency
Home Care Assistance is the leading provider of in-home care to older adults in Palo Alto, Los Gatos-San Jose, Oakland-Berkeley, Danville-Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Marin and throughout the Bay Area. As a result, you have your choice of one of our thoroughly trained, screened and conscientious caregivers.
Throughout our more than ten years of dedicated service to older adults in the Bay Area, we have forged meaningful relationships with hospitals, physicians, senior communities, assisted living centers and rehabilitation facilities throughout the region. We are Preferred Providers of non-medical in home care for professionals in the medical and senior communities, including Stanford Hospital's Aging Adult Services. Care managers and discharge planners throughout the Bay Area feel confident in referring us to their patients and clients. With our "We Will Be There Guarantee", Home Care Assistance is the most dependable, on-time choice around.
Home Care Assistance is unique in the home care industry because of our focus on 24/7 care, and because our caregivers are trained in the Balanced Care Method™ to help improve quality of life. Rest assured, whether it is training in proper nutrition, or the early recognition of strokes or how to work with Alzheimer's, Home Care Assistance has the best trained caregivers in the industry. Our Company was founded by PhD level psychologists who are also certified care managers. This makes a big difference in the kind of support that our clients receive.
With services tailored to the needs of homebound older adults, as well as services that help mobile older adults enhance their quality of life, we provide respite for family members.
There are no long-term commitments required. Our services speak for themselves, and our schedules provide the flexibility to respond to our clients' evolving needs.
What You Need to Know Before Hiring a San Jose Home Care Agency - FAQs
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What is Home Care?
Home care, also known as in-home care and at-home care is a term used to describe non medical supportive services provided by professionally trained caregivers at the comfort of the recipient's home. These services include assistance with the activities of daily living such as: meal preparation, bathing, transportation, laundry, medication reminders, light housekeeping and companionship. Home care services can be provided wherever they are needed, even in hospitals or while on vacations.
2Who is a Candidate for Home Care?
Home care is suitable for those who need ongoing care but prefer to stay at home. This includes the elderly, surgical patients, those with disabilities, terminal illnesses, or any other medical condition. Home care also provides care for the family members by assisting them to care for their loved ones. This is why it is also referred to as respite care.
3Who is a Caregiver?
A caregiver is someone who is professionally trained to provide non medical home care services to seniors and adults. Being a care giver is very demanding and most caregivers who choose to work as caregivers have a passion for helping the elderly.
4Is there a Difference Between Home Care vs. Home Health Care?
Home care pertains to non medical care, while home health care caters to individuals with medical conditions or injuries, and is provided by skilled healthcare professionals.
5Home Care And Medicare Coverage
Medicare can cover medical home health care under certain conditions, but does not generally cover non-medical home care.
6Live-in Care: How Does It Work?
Live-In Care, also known as 24-hour care, is a comprehensive alternative for seniors who prefer the comfort and safety of their home to nursing or assisted living facilities. Caregivers stay at the senior's home for the duration of their shift and help with whatever needs they might have around-the-clock. They maintain a separate residence and don't use the senior's personal property without permission or invite guests while working.
7Hourly Care: How is It Different than Live In Care?
Unlike Live-In care, hourly care is perfect for seniors and adults who need assistance for a few hours a day with activities of daily living. Hourly home care caters to the needs of those seniors who need help with daily chores and companionship and can be for as little as four hours a day.
8Does Home Care have to be provided at home?
Home Care is not limited to the recipient's home. Our Caregivers are trained to provide care wherever needed. We can offer senior care during hospital stays, in assisted living facilities or even on vacation.
9How to Find a Quality Home Care Agency in San Jose?
Finding the right San Jose home care agency is vital for quality and exceptional care. There are hundreds of private home care providers in California. Doing a simple Google search using phrases such as "home care San Jose", "in home care San Jose" "senior care San Jose" or "elder care San Jose" will return countless results. How do you determine which one is the best ? The best thing to do is to call a home care agency and speak with a care manager. Ask as many questions as you can.
10Ready to Hire a Home Care San Jose Agency?
Taking the first step to securing home care or home health care can be a confusing and daunting experience but it doesn't need to be. San Jose Home Care Assistance is here to help you make the right decision for your care or the care of a loved one. Please call one of our offices located conveniently near you and let us help you tailor a care program to efficiently meet your specific needs. We look forward to providing you with the guidance and support you need with the best care.
