Western Reserve Area Agency On Aging
WRAAA, founded in 1976 and located in Cleveland, is a nonprofit organization that helps in planning, coordinating and administering state and federally funded programs. It provides escort, home and personal care, legal, food and transportation services. Additionally, it provides promotion, protection and volunteering services. The organization provides individual counseling and support groups and organizations. It is a member of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging. The agency offers various programs, such as PASSPORT Homecare, Medicare Waiver, Residential State Supplement and Care Choice Ohio. It also assists families by providing for long-term care and preadmission screening of nursing home applicants. The agency also provides support to caregivers under the Older Americans Act-funded Family Caregiver Support program. Its projects and services include disaster and emergency preparedness planning, information on senior housing options, senior housing services coordination, and prevention of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Capital Health Hospice
End of life care is a decision that requires deep thought and consideration. When searching for a facility, you want to ensure your loved one is well-taken care of, comfortable and at peace. At our hospice in Dayton, OH, we are able to provide those needs and more for those searching for end of life care for their loved one. Contact us today to see how our hospice can meet the requirements and wishes of your loved one.
Home Instead Senior Care
We provide dependable, compassionate, in-home care at all levels, including specialty care for those with Parkinson’s disease, arthritis or those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. From brief check-in visits to round-the-clock care, we have you covered. Unlike home health care, our in-home help care focuses on providing support to family members who need help with the activities of everyday living. Everything from companionship to bathing, showering and using the bathroom, to Alzheimer’s and other dementias care are services we can provide.Our professional CAREGivers not only provide your loved ones with physical assistance, but they offer companionship — someone to talk to, someone to listen. For elderly family members, this human connection may be the most valuable component of in-home care.We offer in-home care that covers a wide array of activities, including:Companionship and Home HelperMeal preparationMedication RemindersAccompany to doctor visitsGrocery shoppingLaundry and linensLight housekeepingSocializingPersonal ServicesBathingDressingIncontinence CareMobility AssistanceAlzheimer’s or Other Dementias CareManaging behavioral symptomsEncouraging engagementAssist with activities of daily livingKeeping seniors safeTransitional Care ServicesTransportationPrescription pick-upHospital discharge assistanceHospice SupportSupplemental supportRespite for family caregiversWe believe anyone who needs a little help to stay safe and healthy in their own home can benefit from home care services. People recently discharged from the hospital may require temporary assistance with cooking, laundry and transportation. Family members with a cognitive impairment like dementia may benefit from ongoing help with medication reminders and companionship. In general, if you worry your loved ones cannot safely care for themselves at home anymore, they may benefit from the in-home care we provide.Here are some specific signs your loved one may be a candidate for professional caregiving assistance:Housekeeping isn’t kept up like it used to beHousehold bills aren’t being paidMedications aren’t being taken on schedulePersonal hygiene is decliningAppliances, like stoves and irons, are left on and forgottenRecently lost their spouse, or seems lonelyDoesn’t want to cook anymoreDriving is becoming a hazardDiagnosed with Alzheimer’s or a related dementiaArthritis has made it difficult to perform simple tasks like buttoning clothesBut professional caregiving isn’t just about companionship. A typical day might look like this:Get started with a shower, a hot breakfast and a reminder to take medicationsDo some dusting while chatting about current eventsThrow in a load of laundryLook at photo albums and listen to stories about your family member’s childhoodFold clothes and make the bedPrepare a nutritious lunch and sit at the table together to enjoy itHelp your family member go for a walk outdoors to get some fresh airMake sure your loved one is tucked safely into bed before leaving — or stay overnight to ease your family member’s anxiety about living aloneYou probably can’t always be there to personally provide care for every member of your family, but we can. Our CAREGivers act as your partner to deliver the care serv