Hospital Sitters in Delray Beach

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Hourly CNAs/HHAs Non Medical Caregivers Available for Delray Medical Center

When you or an elderly loved one needs non-medical home care, it’s important to find a caregiver you can trust, especially while in a hospital. Often times families request a hospital sitter at Delray Beach Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center or JFK North in West Palm Beach for overnight peace of mind. What’s wonderful is the patient and caregiver gets to bond while in the hospital and often times transition home together. There are many options available, and different levels of care based on your needs. It’s often helpful to create a safe care plan, which may take a few attempts. With so many choices available, it can be tricky to figure out the best type of care, payment options and what to expect from a provider. Thankfully, there are many resources available to help you make the best decision for your loved one. With the right level of care and support, they can age in place at home with confidence.

What to Expect from Hospital Sitters in Delray Beach:

Hospital sitters CAN contact the nursing station on your behalf

Hospital sitters CAN prop pillows and make sure you are comfortable as best you can

Hospital sitters can FACETIME a family member and notify the family on evening care

For elderly patients, hospital sitters can provide several benefits, including:

Prevent falls: Hospital sitters can provide one-on-one observation to help prevent falls, which can be a significant risk for elderly patients.
Assist with mobility: Hospital sitters can assist with mobility and positioning, ensuring that elderly patients are comfortable and safe.
Provide companionship: Hospital sitters can provide companionship and social interaction, which can help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Monitor medication: Hospital sitters can help monitor medication schedules, ensuring that elderly patients receive their medication as prescribed.
Assist with personal care: Hospital sitters can assist with personal care activities such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Advocate for the patient: Hospital sitters can help advocate for the patient, ensuring that their needs and concerns are addressed by healthcare providers.

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Overall, hospital sitters can play a vital role in supporting elderly patients while they are admitted to the hospital. They can help ensure that the patient receives the care and attention they need to maintain their comfort, safety, and dignity, and can provide peace of mind to family members who may not be able to be present in the hospital at all times.

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When using a Long Term Care Policy as payment for hourly care at home, what services are considered long-term care services?

Long Term Care Benefit

Often times families and clients requests the use of their long term care policy as an acceptable payor source when retaining our services for hourly care at home. At Accountable Home Care, we are proud to accept the benefits and work directly with insurance if it is easier for the client and the family.

When using a long term care policy, care services tend to relate to the following covered care services:

*It is very important to verify directly with the long term insurance provider and utilize your original long term care policy for further clarification and guidelines.

Attending an Adult Day Care Center offering respite services. This allows for a family to seek a comfortable and safe environment outside the patient's home. Adult day care is a great option for senior citizens who may benefit from socialization. Typically the primary caregiver is an adult child that works and the aging parent no longer can be left home alone while the adult child works.
Home Health Care - Skilled Registered Nursing Visits and/or home physical therapy services. Hospice at home is another form of home health care but can also be at an actual inpatient center.
Assisted Living Facility resident or a resident of a Long Term Care Nursing Home.

Can a Companion help with self administration of medicine?

Home health aides (HHAs) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) that are trained can only assist a client with medication in its previously dispensed, prescription labeled container or over-the-counter medication that has directions per State of Florida law. A Homemaker/Companion can only remind a client to take their medicine.