Home Health Care: Planning Ahead for a Happy, Healthy Season

As the weather in the Northeast begins cooling down, many snowbirds start heading south to settle in Florida before the winter weather becomes too harsh. Now is the perfect opportunity for adult children to connect with their aging parents about their care needs and for independent seniors to consider additional support to ensure an enjoyable and worry-free season ahead.

Deciding if you or your loved one needs the support of a home care agency may feel like a complex and sometimes emotionally charged decision. But the benefits are so numerous, and the care offered is so customized to cater to your specific needs, that perhaps learning a little more can make that decision feel more like a reward than a daunting task. In fact, with GlenCare Home Care, you’ll find that the customized in-home care plans include such a wide array of offerings, you may be surprised at the little things that will benefit you most. All without the daunting consideration of a physical move outside of your own home.

In this blog, we’ll discuss the reasons a home health care agency might be a great consideration for yourself or a loved one, no matter your current level of independence or that of your spouse or loved one. We’ll also share more about GlenCare Home Care, personalized senior home care, and helpful services that make life easier.

The Glenview Brings Award-Winning Home Care to You

The Glenview at Pelican Bay, Naples’ premier senior living community, offers in-home care resources to The Glenview residents and seniors in the surrounding Naples area. GlenCare Home Care Agency is a 2022 and 2023 Best of Florida® winner in Guide to Florida’s annual readers’ poll. Our dedicated team of nurses, aides, and personal assistants, all rigorously screened and highly qualified, offers a wide range of in-home offerings.

Services encompass comprehensive case management, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, and companionship. We assist with personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, and medication management, while monitoring chronic illnesses.

“I cannot recommend GlenCare more strongly. My health caregiver is highly professional in every way,” said client M.W. “She has made my stay so much more comfortable than I ever would have dreamed.”

Our team can provide specialized care, including catheter care, wound care, and memory support for those with dementia. We also offer nursing assessments, transportation assistance, and end-of-life care. Additionally, we conduct fall risk assessments and home safety evaluations to ensure a secure living environment. Our services even include coordinating in-home concierge care from medical professionals, such as doctors, dentists, podiatrists, and therapists. Whether any of these types of care are needed now, or you simply want to have a plan in place should a need arise, GlenCare can meet your needs wherever you are.

Additionally, and perhaps most importantly for seniors and their loved ones looking to gain peace of mind in the Gulf-coastal area, becoming a GlenCare member means you’ll have every opportunity to join residents of The Glenview at Pelican Bay during inclement weather as needed. Joining GlenCare will allow you to be confidently prepared for almost any situation.

First-Class Hospitality and Skilled Nursing Care at Premier Place

If you decide you need more full-time care in a state-of-the-art skilled nursing center, Premier Place health and rehab center at The Glenview takes pride in offering a spa-like setting with highly personalized skilled nursing care. Residents enjoy generously appointed and comfortable private rooms, chef-prepared fine dining is available around the clock, and we welcome friends and family to visit anytime.

Our expert team provides physical, occupational, and speech therapies tailored to your needs. We specialize in orthopedic rehabilitation, particularly for joint replacement patients, and also offer neurological, cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Additionally, our specialized therapy treatments ensure you receive the highest quality care and support for your recovery.

“I know when I send my patients to Premier Place, they will receive exceptional care. Their therapists work closely with me and my team to ensure it,” said Dr. Solnes Tobal.

Premier Place offers around-the-clock care with licensed nurses to ensure your loved ones receive outstanding patient-centered support. Our center boasts engaging activity programs, beauty and barber services, and even provides pre-registration options for planned surgeries. We prioritize your well-being as a certified Blue Zones community and fully Medicare-certified center. Additionally, we accept various insurance plans, including Florida Blue, to make accessing our exceptional care and services more convenient.

“Premier Place exceeded my expectations. The care, setting, private suite, and food were outstanding. I felt welcome and comfortable from the moment I arrived,” said guest John Taylor.

If you’re ready to talk more about what a customized care plan could look like for you or your loved one, contact us to learn more about Premier Place and GlenCare Home Care.

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