The Aspire Caregiving family was established in 2010. Aspire has grown from serving the Southern Oregon area to helping people in need in most cities throughout the State of Oregon.

In-Home Assessment: Ensuring Personalized and Comprehensive Senior Care

Are you considering senior care options for your loved one? Aspire Caregiving offers a complimentary in-home assessment to help you make informed decisions and ensure that your loved one receives the best possible care tailored to their needs.

What is an In-Home Assessment?

An in-home assessment is a thorough evaluation conducted by our licensed Senior Care Managers and Registered Nurses (RNs) at the client’s residence. This assessment includes:

1. Evaluating Care Needs: We discuss the specific health and personal care needs of the client, including any medical conditions, daily living activities, and personal preferences.

2. Creating a Personalized Care Plan: Based on the evaluation, we develop a customized care plan that addresses the client’s unique requirements. This plan outlines the type and frequency of care services needed.

3. Conducting a Safety Walkthrough: We perform a detailed safety inspection of the home to identify any potential hazards and recommend necessary modifications or equipment to ensure a safe living environment.

4. Reviewing Financial and Disclosure Statements: We provide clear and transparent information about the costs involved, available payment options, and any financial assistance programs that might be applicable.

5. Coordinating Care Services: We coordinate with other healthcare providers, such as physical therapists, to ensure a seamless and integrated approach to care.

Why is the In-Home Assessment Important?

The in-home assessment is vital for several reasons:

1. Personalized Care: By understanding the individual needs of the client, we can tailor our services to provide the most effective and compassionate care possible. This personalized approach ensures that all aspects of the client’s health and well-being are addressed.

2. Safety and Comfort: Identifying and mitigating safety risks in the home is essential for preventing accidents and promoting a comfortable living environment. Our assessment helps to create a safer space for your loved one.

3. Effective Care Planning: A comprehensive assessment allows us to develop a detailed care plan that is both realistic and effective. This plan ensures that all necessary services are provided consistently and efficiently.

4. Transparency and Trust: By reviewing financial and disclosure statements during the assessment, we ensure that you have a clear understanding of the costs and services involved. This transparency builds trust and helps you make informed decisions.

5. Ongoing Support: The in-home assessment is just the beginning of our commitment to your loved one’s care. It establishes a foundation for ongoing support, regular evaluations, and adjustments to the care plan as needed.

At Aspire Caregiving, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized care that enhances the quality of life for our clients. The in-home assessment is a key component of this commitment, ensuring that we understand and meet the unique needs of each individual we serve. And best of all, this service is offered at no cost to you, allowing you to take the first step toward exceptional care with complete peace of mind.

Contact us today to schedule your free in-home assessment and discover how Aspire Caregiving can provide the support and care your loved one deserves.

Our holistic wellness programs include physical exercise, nutritional guidance, cognitive stimulation, stress reduction techniques, social activities, and spiritual support, all tailored to enhance the overall well-being of our clients.

Yes, we have experience caring for clients with various medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, and post-surgical recovery. Our caregivers are trained to provide specialized care tailored to each client’s needs.

• Is the plan of service personalized?  At Home Senior Solutions considers your actual care needs and writes out a list of items that need to be provided.  We can describe an example of a typical day for the care recipient, from the moment he or she wakes up until bedtime.  Along the way everyone involved understands when and how the care recipient prefers to have meals, take naps and other activities.
• What additional services are needed and can they be provided?  Sometimes care recipients need help getting to doctors’ appointments or social activities.  At Home Senior Solutions helps to determine the mode of transportation the client will use, whether the Caregiver drives the client’s car or provides the transportation.
• Does the client experience memory loss?  Does the care recipient have a diagnosis of dementia?  At Home Senior Solutions has a team specially trained and qualified professional caregivers to handle this type of specialized care.
• Does the patient speak a language other than English?  Within logical limits, At Home Senior Solutions will do everything possible to provide Caregivers who speak a certain language.
• What are the requirements for contact time?  Initially, an At Home Senior Solutions intake specialists will work with the care recipient and his or her family to determine the services needed to be performed during a typical day and determine the number of hours required as a starting point. We will then consult with those involved to make the necessary adjustments as needed.
• Does the patient have any dietary restrictions?  Our intake specialists will review special diets of the care recipient.  Of particular importance will be learning of any food allergies or specific cooking requests and consider how groceries will be purchased or delivered if the care recipient is unable to shop for groceries on his or her own.
• Is medication management part of the assignment?  Studies show more than 75% of seniors do not take their medications correctly. At Home Senior Solutions pays particular attention to the management of medications and that they be done right.   Our nurses and med aids will determine the full list of all medications taken by the care recipient as well as any possible side effects and rules relating to how medication is taken.
• What about overall management of the home care assignment?  Care management is more than “showing up”.  Each Caregiver is responsible for providing “hands-on” care.  Beyond that, an At Home Senior Solutions Care Manager can supervise all of the care needs, from organizing medications in a pillbox and obtaining refills, to arranging doctors’ appointments and other necessary services like home health or hospice.

We conduct thorough assessments to understand the client’s needs, preferences, and personality. Based on this information, we match clients with caregivers who have the appropriate skills, experience, and personality traits to ensure a compatible and harmonious relationship.

We regularly review and update the care plan to accommodate any changes in the client’s condition or needs. Our flexible approach ensures that clients receive the appropriate level of care as their situation evolves.

Plans of Care are reviewed with the client and family as much as needed but at least quarterly. During the review every effort is made to ensure the care recipient is receiving the appropriate level of care by people with whom the client is comfortable and happy.

Your comfort with those people we send into your home is important to us. For that reason, we take significant time to locate the “right” person(s) for you. We recruit, test, screen and train our team members to ensure that they meet, not only our standards, but, yours, too. We thoroughly study the range of needs that you may have.

Then we match your needs to the expertise, skills and personal qualities of our caregivers for as good a match as possible. Given normal work schedules, you may occasionally have a caregiver different that the one originally assigned. Rest assured, however, that you will receive the same professional level of care from every At Home Senior Solutions team member.

Finally, your opinion is the ultimate determinant of whether we have chosen the right caregiver. Only when you are satisfied will be know we have selected just the right caregiver for you.

How do you know if the job is being done correctly? Clients and their families need the assurance that there is more than one person on the case so they feel comfortable with the process. The process starts with a plan against which performance can be compared.

(See the section “Written Plan of Care”) From that point Aspire Caregiving monitors your progress by regular visits by our staff supervisors and regular telephone conversations to make sure all clients are satisfied with the level of service they are receiving.

Yes, we can assist with transportation to medical appointments, social activities, and other outings. Our caregivers ensure safe and reliable transportation for our clients.

The best possible scenario is to establish a long-term caregiving relationship with every client. As such, we plan for the same person(s) who knows you the best to be serving your needs on a regular basis. The way life works, however, there will be situations where the same caregiver(s) are not available for every day your service is scheduled. In those cases, rest assured, someone else, equally qualified, may provide your care.

Aspire Caregiving does not require long term agreements. We are available as long as our services are needed.

You do not need any pre-authorization or prescription for non-medical home care. You choose the solution you want, and when you what those services to be scheduled. If you need help with billing a private insurance policy such as long-term care insurance, we are happy to help with the process to coordinate your benefits including providing the documentation you need for reimbursement.

Of course, each client’s individual needs are different and require different services so the cost per hour varies somewhat. You will find that our prices are comparable to most of the other home care agencies in the areas we serve. To determine your exact pricing, we would visit your living environment to assess the services needed and establish pricing. Most agencies will charge more as the complexity of your care inevitably increases. We have one simple flat rate no matter what your level of care may be, which means the billing is straight forward and predicable.

Home care services are not covered by Medicare. Often home care is paid for by long term insurance policies. We will assist you in making those claims, if necessary. We are also contracted through the V.A. and Medicaid. We have helped many people come up with a workable plan for care no matter what their economic circumstances. Talk with one of our intake specialists to help you.

No, Aspire Caregiving professional caregivers are never paid directly by the client, nor do they ever accept tips or gifts. Your satisfaction is our reward.

These terms often come up with determining your eligibility to receive long term care insurance benefits. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) include the basic tasks essential for day-to-day functioning, such as walking, dressing, grooming, bathing, transferring from one position to another and toileting. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) are activities which include such activities as house cleaning, laundry, paying bills and meal preparation. Some seniors want assistance outside of their home with activities such as shopping and medical appointments.