Adult foster care is one of many terms that describe care provided in a small group setting. They create family-like environments to care for adults who can no longer live alone in their own homes. At Serenity Home Care, we provide caring, attentive assistance for adults with a wide variety of requirements. Our services include adult foster care with a compassionate team of professional caregivers. Here, we talk about who might benefit from adult foster care and the advantages of these services.
Who Needs Adult Foster Care?
There are many different types of personal situations where adult foster care is a good solution. When people can no longer perform all the necessary tasks of daily living, they may require assistance. However, when assistance can no longer be provided safely in a person’s home, an adult foster care setting may be ideal.
So, if a form of dementia is affecting you or your loved one so that you forget to turn off the stove or keep the door securely locked, it may be time to consider adult foster care. Additionally, if it has become too difficult to walk safely within the home, family members may be concerned about falling while alone in the house. That is when adult foster care options are worth investigating.
When a client does not require institutional care, adult foster care allows people to live together, take meals together, and benefit from the assurance of a caregiver on the premises at all times. It is an environment that encourages independence while ensuring that medications are properly managed, personal grooming and hygiene are available, and nutritious meals are given. Often included in these services are transportation to medical appointments, hair appointments, and shopping.
Benefits of Adult Foster Care
Personal care in a small group setting is one of the top benefits of adult foster care. These living situations also allow residents to maintain community participation. Friends, organizations, charity work, and other long-term interests can often be accommodated and encouraged. Attendance at senior center programs or library events can also continue. That is especially true when the adult foster care home is near familiar neighborhoods and municipalities. In this case, it’s possible to keep up with cherished routines and social outlets.
If you or your loved ones could use assistance beyond the boundaries of personal care and companion care services offered at Serenity Home Care, the next step may be adult foster care. These homes can provide safety, medication management, meal preparation, and pleasant social interactions with other residents. With caregivers on-site during the day and overnight, residents can access help when needed. Friends and family members benefit from knowing that their loved ones are well cared for and that qualified assistance is always available.
Another benefit of adult foster care is the degree of adaptability available for those receiving services. If changes to physical or mental health status require a change of services, it may be relatively easy to institute these within the existing living situation. In addition, constant observation and record keeping can help family members and the resident’s medical team make informed decisions about any changes to routine or medication.
Adult Foster Care in Oregon
Adult foster homes in Oregon are licensed to care for one to five adults at once, meaning a high level of personalization and attention is possible. Serenity Home Care is a licensed, comprehensive in-home care agency with a staff that is certified nursing assistants (CNAs) or has long-term care experience, as well as online state training. All our caregivers are CPR and first aid certified and receive continuing education through the Oregon Health Care Association (OHCA).
We are licensed by the Health Care Regulation and Quality Improvement program from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). We also meet the requirements for Division 536 of the Oregon Administrative Rules. With staff members dedicated to providing compassionate care, we work together, practicing patience and empathy as we meet the needs of you and your loved ones.
Adult Foster Care Services with Serenity Home Care
If you are considering adult foster care services with Serenity Home Care, we will visit you or your loved one for a personal evaluation. Our experienced staff will discuss care requirements and observe how care is provided under present circumstances. This way, we can help determine exactly what services would benefit you the most and how we might carry them out. If our in-home health services are insufficient for current needs, we can discuss options for adult foster care.
Choose Adult Foster Care Services in Home-Like Environments
Geographic distances, work schedules, and other family obligations can make it difficult for friends and families to provide the care regimes required by loved ones. With the help of Serenity Home Care in Oregon, a family environment is available with qualified caregivers in adult foster care. As a family-owned and operated business, we want everyone who receives our services to feel safe and respected. For more information, contact us today.
