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In home care has proven to be better for your loved one in need. Stress and worry about a love one can be a huge stressor on your life. When you think about what route to go, know that in-home care is the proven path. A study by the Partners in Care Foundation found that in‐home care significantly increased patient satisfaction while reducing use of medical services and costs of medical care(1).

Here are just some of the ways that in-home care can help:

Personal Care Services:

• Light Housekeeping
• Transportation/errand assistance
• Meal preparation
• Personal hygiene assistance
• Medication reminders
• Companionship

Senior Services:

• Hygiene services, such as bathing assistance
• Meal preparation and feeding if required
• Medication reminders
• Transferring and repositioning to maintain skin integrity

Alzheimers and Dementia Care

• Assistance with daily activities, such as walks, medication reminders, etc.
• Adult day care
• Education to maintain and promote safety
• Additional information and resources

Household Assistance

• Help with daily activities and chores around the house
• Preparation of meals
• Running errands
• Repositioning
• Bed/bath
• Oral care
• Medication assistance/reminder
• Transportation
• Over-night care & incontinence care

If you’re ready to learn more, call us today: 425-647-8510

Watching our parents grow old can be a challenge, especially as their ability to care for themselves starts to slip. Many adult children fret over the wellbeing of their parents, and worry about their ability to care for themselves without knowing the signs.

We’ve pulled together a list of 6 signs that your aging parents need help:

1. Confusion and uncertainty when performing once-familiar tasks.
2. Missing important appointments.
3. Bounced checks, calls from collections and late payment notices.
4. Expired/spoiled groceries that don’t get thrown away.
5. Poor personal hygiene.
6. Forgetting to take medications.

All of these signs can be indicators of something larger – your parents may need more support. Have a look at our in-home care services and find out if Family Best Care is exactly what your parents – and you – need.

Benefits of Music for Seniors

An article written by UMH references a study conducted at the University of Miami School of Medicine which revealed that music therapy leads to increased secretion levels of “feel-good” brain chemicals such as melatonin, serotonin, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and prolactin in Alzheimer’s patients. The results are astounding: music can boost mood, reduce stress and agitation, foster positive social interactions, coordinate motor function, and facilitate cognition. Even as the disease progresses and cognitive function declines, the human brain still naturally responds to music. And the benefits continue long after the music stops playing.

FBC Giving Back

That is why we have partnered with Gretchen Yanover and the Mercer Island Senior Center to provide regular musical programs for the residents of that community. Check out this awesome video of Gretchen playing Turnaround.

This is one of the many ways that Family Best Care goes beyond simply caring, and actually Gives Back to the community. Please follow along with our journey as we make updates on our website and Facebook page!

Sometimes the best move is to stay where you are.

Life has a way of presenting us with challenges. Sometimes those challenges become more than we can handle, and then it’s time to seek help. If you or a loved-one is in need in-home care, here are 5 things to consider:

The comforts of home

We all know the feeling of coming home after a long day of work, or arriving home after a long trip. It is such a comfort to be in our own space to rest and rejuvenate. Studies have shown that recovery happens more quickly in familiar surroundings. Whether you need help after a big life event life an accident, or to assist an ageing parent, in-home care can help you stay in that comfortable place.

Affordable compared to nursing homes

In-home care can be an affordable option as opposed to skilled nursing or assisted living. It is often much less per hour to use an in-home service than it is for live-in care. This is especially true when you’re able to craft a personalized package that provides you with just the right amount of care to fit your needs.

Personalized care [one-on-one]

With in-home care, the assistance you’re getting is custom-crafted to fit your individual needs. This can be anything from assistance with medications and other personal needs, to transportation to appointments, all the way to companion care. You always get the specific care you need with in-home care.

Peace of mind for you

In the case of helping an ageing parent, it can be a heavy weight on the shoulders to wonder if everything is ok at home. With in-home care, you have the peace of mind that someone is checking in and keeping an eye on how ageing parents are progressing at home.

Familiar surroundings = faster recovery

In the case of recovery, being in familiar surrounds leads to a faster recovery time. When you are in your familiar surroundings your body is able to rest and relax in a way that allows the body to heal. When you have the peace-of-mind that things like rides and medication management is being taken care of, you can rest that much deeper.

In-home care is the preferred way to help yourself and your loved ones get through those tough times in life. Reach out today to start discussing what relief we can bring to you and your family.

At Family Best Care our passion is providing quality home care. Caretaking is a very personal process and we’ve dedicated our time and energy into making sure our clients receive the best care possible. We strive for integrity in our caregiving by attending to the little things that matter most to you and your family.

We recognize how challenging and stressful providing great care can be for family members. That’s why we offer a variety of services from basic household assistance like meal prep and running errands to senior medical assistance like hospice care and respite services. We specialize in dealing with elderly patients who suffer from Alzheimer’s and dementia and only employ qualified professionals with years of caregiving experience. With us, there’s no need to worry that you’ll be left out in the cold. We treat everyone involved — the patient, family members, and friends — with the same level of care we would want for our own loved ones.

When you’re ready to explore your care options, you can contact Family Best Care and speak to a knowledgeable care manager. We offer same-day appointments (we will come to you!) and can have a caregiver in your home the very next day. At Family Best Care our goal is to treat your family like our own and reduce the stress of caring for your loved ones. That’s why we make sure everyone involved is welcomed to the table and has a voice in selecting the right caretaker. Our family of caregivers are more than in-home care professionals, they’re your personal team! Welcome to the Family!

There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to home care, because different situations and different patients have different needs. There is, however, an ideal way to ensure all of those needs are met and your loved ones are involved. Its called Family Care Options.

Family Best Care provides both long and short term care options. Whether you just need a little extra care for a few weeks after an operation or long term personal care for an ailing family member, we’re here to help. We start with a free consultation, providing expert guidance to help our clients determine the right course of care. And when it’s time to put that plan into action, we treat everyone involved — the patient, family members, and friends — with the same level of care we would want for our own loved ones. We provide the services you want and need to thrive – basic housekeeping, medication reminders, laundry service, companionship, and a host of other options.

At Family Best Care, we strive to do more than simply provide quality home care. We work to keep you comfortable and happy day to day. We offer compassion. We preserve dignity. We build trust. We care for you like family.

Caregiving is an act of love and respect. Here at Family Best Care we recognize how challenging and stressful providing quality care can be for family members. That’s why we offer a variety of services from basic household assistance like meal prep and running errands to senior services like hospice care and respite services. We specialize in dealing with elderly patients who suffer from Alzheimer’s and dementia and only employ qualified professionals with years of caregiving experience.

Regardless of what your home care needs are, Family Best Care has the services to keep your loved one thriving. Whether it’s help with transportation to appointments, medicine distribution, personal hygiene assistance, or simple companionship, Family Best Care has you covered. Our family of caregivers are more than in-home care professionals, they’re your support system!

With one phone call, you can speak to a knowledgeable care manager and receive the information you are looking for. By calling 425-647-8510, we can get you started on your home care journey. We offer same-day appointments (we will come to you!) and can have a caregiver in your home the very next day. At Family Best Care our goal is to treat your family like our own and reduce the stress of caring for your loved ones.

Let us handle the day to day care needs so that you can continue to enjoy your time with your family.