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IN-HOME CARE VS. NURSING HOMES

THE ALTERNATIVE TO NURSING HOMES

Getting used to a new and unfamiliar environment is difficult. Coupled with the disruption to routines and lifestyle, moving into a nursing home can cause significant amounts of stress, and not just to the individual – it impacts the entire family.

With our in-home care services, any disruption and upheaval are kept to an absolute minimum. Rather than change what you or your loved one are used to, we tailor our care plan to fit completely around you, your routines and your needs.

We understand that acknowledging and admitting care is needed can be difficult, and many believe the only option is a nursing home or residential care home. But there is a real alternative: care in your home from a fully trained caregiver from an in-home agency that provides award-winning in-home care services.

At In Home Personal Services, we focus on listening and getting to know you so we can tailor care to your individual needs. We provide a full range of in-home care services, from the round-the-clock support of live-in care through respite care when you need it most no matter the time of day or night.

There are many benefits for choosing In Home Personal Services. Choosing in-home care instead of a residential nursing home means you can:

Stay in the environment you’re most familiar with (your home), around the people and things you know and love the most

Have personalized one-on-one support, completely centered around you

Keep the same daily rituals and routines, such as the same meals, eating times, and family or friends dropping by

Concentrate on the things you love doing, whether that’s watching your favorite TV shows, painting, reading, or gardening – your caregiver is there to support you or loved one as little or as much as needed

Be worry free as your caregiver will keep you on schedule, give you medical reminders, and be your support person taking care of errands

Difference Staying At Home Vs. Staying At Nursing Home

In a nursing home, you are one of many. Staff rotation is heavy, which makes it challenging for residents to benefit from personal attention and build that necessary rapport with a caregiver.

With in-home care, you get one-to-one personal attention. You get the support you need but also maintain a sense of independence in the comfort of your own home.

Preventive Senior Home Care

Mom didn’t take her medicine properly, and as a result, she’s back in the hospital.

Dad had a bad fall while trying to reach the cupboard above the stove.

Were these things avoidable or inevitable? Scenarios like these can be prevented with diligent planning and care. Don’t wait until you or your loved one has an incident to get help. We do understand that accidents and health issues aren’t always preventable. But many are. In some cases, the outcome is worse without preventive care–such as a senior falling and needing hip surgery due to a lack of help at home. Sometimes preventive care means eating better, finding ways to exercise, or staying mentally sharp.

Again don’t wait for something to happen to inquire about our services. In Home Personal Services wants to be there from the start to prevent injuries from happening. You can certainly build a great relationship with one of our caregivers to lower risk of fall and feel an extra sense of safety in your home before something happens. Senior care doesn’t need to start with an incident. Even it’s minimal, you should take action today and you will lessen the chance of a serious result down the road.

Avoiding a fall by having someone help out at home could save you thousands of dollars in medical bills and prescriptions, especially if you don’t have insurance. Regular medical care can also run up a much higher tab than intermittent non-medical care. Contact us to learn how our services can help keep you or your loved one safe by filling out the form below or call us at 877.426.4477.

What Our Customers Are Saying

“My mom spent most of her life taking care of me and my siblings – In Home Personal Services gives me the peace of mind that my mother is taken care no matter where I need to be.”
Lucy R. -
Lucy R. - Valued Marketing Executive
“In recent years I found it difficult to do everything I was used to doing on my own, but I wasn’t ready to leave the home my husband built. Now I can keep my independence and feel safer in my home.”
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Ethel F. - Valued Paralegal
“IHPS has really changed the lives of my family. I felt terrible having my two daughters looking after me. Now I can enjoy their company when they visit without being dependent on anyone.”
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Charles L. - Valued Business Owner
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What Our Customers Are Saying

My sisters and I want to thank In Home Personal Services for providing all the wonderful aides who helped my mother, Mary Louise. They helped us so much, in so many countless ways, these past years.
The aides made her life in her own apartment at Lake Barrington Woods possible. While it was Mother's priority to stay in her home there, the ability and patience and the many, many kindnesses of the aides made it the best possible choice for her. We can't tell them- each and every one of them--often enough how much we appreciate their help and concern!
Our special thank you goes to Gabby, who was Mother's caregiver these past many months. Her nursing knowledge, compassion, her energy and work ethic, and her cheerful and enthusiastic presence helped us all get through the last difficult months my mother was alive.
Please thank all the aides at Lake Barrington Woods for us.
BarbaraDaughter
Our family would like to give Edgar a letter of high recommendation for his 8 months of care given to our father, Bernard, at The Fountains.
Originally, Edgar was asked to come and care for my father for the last month of his life, or so we thought. Eight months later, Edgar has continued to give our dad the same patient, loving, kind, compassionate care as when he first came. Edgar never complained and has always kept such a sweet spirit about him.
We would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who has need of a caregiver. In-Home should be very proud to have Edgar as an employee.
Doug and LaurieAdult Children
My brothers and I have talked often about Mario. We are deeply grateful for the care he gives our father, Nels. He is so attentive to our dad. Not only does he help him bathe and get ready for the day, he also touches him often in a caring way, makes sure that he is In no danger of falling, takes him to visit our mom, spends time with our mom and dad, and is at the ready whenever our dad needs something.
Our dad is doing well only because of Mario's care.
Without him, our father would doubtfully be as healthy as he is.
Mario is an outstanding caregiver. We are deeply thankful.
BeckyDaughter
Dear Ephraim,
I am writing to you concerning the performance of your employee Michael. His exemplary service to my father, Robert is to be highly commended. Mike certainly goes the extra mile in providing care and companionship for my Dad. Since I last spoke with you, Mike has responded to an emergency in a very professional way. My Dad had a bad reaction to a blood pressure medication prescribed to him. He passed out at bedtime right before the 4th of July holiday. Mike handled the situation calmly and prevented a hospital stay which could have been very long and uncomfortable for my Dad over the holiday weekend. I feel extremely fortunate to have Mike as a care giver for my father. He provides me with peace of mind knowing that my Dad is very well taken care of.
Sincerely.
NancyDaughter
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