Short-Term Senior Care With 1 Call!

Do you need short-term senior care? In that case, Abby Services of Fort Myers has got you covered. The caregivers we refer can assist you with all of your in-home caregiver needs short or long-term.

Caregivers are available for as little as 4-hours one-time, all the way through 24/7 to provide in-home support for as long as you need. While we do have a 4-hour minimum we recommend a minimum of 6-hours for the best caregiver experience.

What is short-term senior care?

Short-term senior care refers to a range of services designed to provide temporary assistance and support to older adults who require additional care and supervision for a limited period. It serves as a valuable resource for seniors who may need assistance following a hospital stay, recovering from an illness or surgery, or when their regular caregivers need a break.

Short-term senior care can be provided in various settings, including assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and even within the senior's own home with the help of professional caregivers or home health aides.

These services typically encompass personal care, medication management, meal preparation, transportation, and social activities tailored to the individual's needs. Short-term senior care offers a crucial bridge between hospitalization and a return to independent living, promoting a smooth recovery while ensuring the safety and well-being of older adults.

The benefits of short-term senior care are manifold. Firstly, it provides a safe and supportive environment where seniors can receive the necessary medical attention and assistance with daily activities.

Trained caregivers and healthcare professionals are available around-the-clock to monitor their health, remind to take medications, and provide any required medical interventions they are trained to provide.

This reduces the risk of complications and promotes a faster recovery process. By receiving short-term senior care patients can regain their strength, mobility, and independence in a safe and familiar setting.

Overall, short-term senior care plays a vital role in meeting the transitional needs of older adults, ensuring they receive the support necessary to regain their health and return to their regular routines.

The following are examples of some common situations that require short-term senior care.

• One-time 4-hour in home caregiver visit.
• Brief respite visit to give a family caregiver a break.
• Have a professional caregiver accompany your loved one to an important doctors appointment.
• Short-term coverage for a primary caregiver.
• Post-operative support while recovering.
• Caregiver support and monitoring for safety during acute (short term) periods of confusion.

Many patients and their families do not consider working with a private caregiver until an emergency.

This is understandable. We all want to remain independent. Seeking a private caregiver is an easy thing to put off. Recognizing that a private caregiver is needed can also be a difficult reality to confront. It is often only when an emergency occurs that a private caregiver is even considered.

At Abby Services we can help find a caregiver after an emergency, but we encourage clients to consider having a caregiver in advance to avoid these emergency situations.

Finding a safe effective home care worker can be challenging. However, when short-term senior care is needed we are there. We are on call 24/7 to help families in Fort Myers and Cape Coral with their emergency last-minute needs. Our services are designed to be flexible to meet clients' and their families' needs. Short or long-term we can help.

No long term contract!

That's correct, you only pay for the service you receive, with no long-term commitment. Of course, once you start with Abby Services you can call any time and expect the same level of service and support. Even when our client's needs are short-term, we can refer a professionally trained caregiver to help them remain safe and independent in their home.

At Abby Services we believe a client together with their family are the ones best suited to manage their care.

Following this philosophy, we allow and encourage families to let us know exactly what services they would like to receive from their caregiver. Short-term senior care is best directed by a patient or their family.

Don't worry though, you aren't alone.

Our nurse, Scott Strachan has the experience and training to help families develop a personalized care plan that delivers stability, support, and quality of life.

Developing a client-directed care plan with clear expectations and guidelines allows your in-home care provider to receive direction from the individual who knows the patient best, you.

By developing a personalized list of patient and family expectations, direction, and information, we can help to ensure the in-home caregiver you work with has the tools necessary to be sure your loved one stays safe and independent in their home.

Here are some of the things your caregiver can assist with:

• Activities of daily living (ADL's)
  • Ambulation
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Toileting
  • Feeding
  • Transfers

• Monitoring for safety and assisting as necessary.
• Meal preparation
• Medication reminders
• Laundry and linnens
• Light housekeeping
• Make and change the bed.
• Stabilize when walking.

What if you need more than short-term senior care?

Abby Services has you covered short or long term. The caregivers we work with are available short or long-term. Many seniors and their families like to start with short-term senior care services and then increase their time frames as they see their needs increasing.

This flexibility helps families and the seniors we support remain safe, independent, and in control in their homes. Caregiver services can be increased or decreased as needed with little notice.

It really is that simple.

Yes with just 1 call, even if you just need someone to "be there", we have caregivers who can be sure your loved one remains safe at home.

A loss of independence can be a challenging thing for seniors to manage. When considering short-term senior care we recommend considering how a loss of independence will affect the individual. To address this concern we have a resource with useful tips and insights to help families and seniors cope with a loss of independence. All short-term senior care services are subject to caregiver availability.

Please be sure to call us at 239-590-0861 with any questions. We can help!

For many, In-home memory care cost is a concern.

When you need Alzheimer's in-home care, the cost can quickly become a concern. This is due to the nature of Alzheimer's disease. There may be long periods of time a patient may not require direct support, however, it only takes a moment for a client to wander unattended.

While Abby Services has some of our area's most cost-efficient caregivers in-home memory care costs can add up, especially when considering 12 and 24-hour periods that require a caregiver's monitoring attention, expertise, and support. The following are the most common ways families pay for Alzheimer's in-home care.

Private Pay
Private pay is the most common way families pay for in-home memory care. This basically means that clients and their families pay out of pocket for in-home care.

• Abby Services works with families to consider options beyond paying for a private in-home Alzheimers caregiver.
  This is accomplished by providing flexible options that allow a family to request when they truly require a caregiver. This can supplement Alzheimer's care provided by friends and family.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance is another common way clients pay for in-home memory care. Long-term care insurance (LTCI) can cover all of the cost of Alzheimer's in-home care or it can be used to help offset the cost of care.

• LTCI's can be confusing and challenging to navigate. When tasked with managing dementia care the time and energy involved in managing an insurance claim can be overwhelming. Abby Services can help make sense of confusing policies and be sure clients receive all of the benefits they are entitled to.
  Abby Services can help you understand what your LTCI policy covers, and how much it covers, and can help you manage all documentation needed to access and get paid by your policy.

Hospice Care
Hospice is a common, and often an unrecognized way to pay for in-home Alzheimer's care. Yes, hospice is considered end-of-life care. For that reason, a client will need to meet specific parameters. Should your memory-impaired loved one meet these requirements hospice can be a valuable resource.

• Although not in our area, Crossroads Hospice has an excellent breakdown of Hospice criteria for dementia patients.

Who is best suited to manage a private in-home caregiver? YOU!

Yes! You can independently manage your Alzheimer's in-home care but don't try to do it alone. Our nurse, Scott Strachan has the experience and training to help families develop a personalized care plan that addresses the unique needs of a memory-impaired patient. With our support and input, families can develop a care plan that delivers stability, support, and quality of life.

Developing a client-directed care plan with clear expectations and guidelines allows your in-home care provider to receive direction from the individual who knows the patient best, you.

By developing a personalized list of patient and family expectations, direction, and information, we can help to ensure the in-home caregiver you work with has the tools necessary to be sure your loved one receives the best memory care in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and all of Southwest Florida.

The Alzheimer's in-home care providers we refer are truly what makes all the difference.

When combined with your guidance, Abby Services' expertise, and the specialized Alzheimer's and dementia training your caregiver has received, your caregiver can monitor, assess, and address your loved one's needs on a personal basis.

This is accomplished by developing and adopting a flexible daily routine to support your loved ones in their home. By following this process we help families find in-home caregivers who provide the best memory care in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and all of Southwest Florida.

Flexibility is especially important with constantly changing needs.

Patient and family needs may change frequently when receiving in-home care. We help families and their loved ones remain in control by allowing them to choose how, when, and where they would like their Alzheimer's in-home caregiver.

This is an important tool to help manage Alzheimer's in-home memory care costs. By utilizing a personalized, flexible, and tailored approach, we can help families as their needs change. This flexible approach helps to ensure their loved one can remain in-home, and age in place, for as long as they choose.

Local memory care support and knowledge.

Abby Services has been helping the residents of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and all of Lee County find the best Alzheimer's in-home care by referring amazing givers throughout Southwest Florida. Our experience in this area goes back to 1997 when we first started and continues to this day. We work together with our area's leading Alzheimer's in-home care experts to be sure you get the help you need.

Alzheimer's and dementia are often confused and used interchangeably. However, it is important to recognize their differences.

Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, thinking, and reasoning skills that are severe enough to interfere with daily life including problems with language, behavior, memory, and emotions.

There are diseases and conditions other than Alzheimer's that can cause dementia such as Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injuries, and infections.

When an individual is diagnosed with dementia, they are diagnosed based on a set of symptoms. Some forms of dementia are temporary or reversible.

Caring for an individual who has dementia can have many challenges. We have included a great tool for those caring for a patient with dementia below.

Alzheimer's disease is one specific form of dementia that affects parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease include impaired thought, speech, and confusion. Alzheimer's is not reversible or curable however in some instances dementia could be. Although both may require Alzheimer's in-home care.

Alzheimer's in-home care and dementia support in your home.

Online resources are a key component of in-home support available to help families manage memory impairment. National options include the Alzheimers Association and The American Alzheimer's Foundation, but neither of those focuses on memory care in Fort Myers and Cape Coral the way The Dubin Center does.

The staff and volunteers at The Dubin Center combine local expertise with resource referrals, education, and support groups. This provides a unique opportunity to directly assist and support our local residents and their families in managing memory impairment. They can provide invaluable support and direction for families managing Alzheimer's in-home care.