Senior Care in Northford, CT

Visiting Angels is the nation's leading, nationally respected network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies providing senior care, elder care, personal care, respite care and companion care to help the elderly and adults continue to live in their homes across America. Variety has provided us the option of selecting just the right product or service for our particular needs "“ not a bad thing, though many of us old timers would rather go back to the "good old days." Yet, do we care nearly as much about our health care choices as we do our sneakers? Of course, I'm being facetious, but the point is still well represented "“ we need to recognize the many choices in health care (i.e., physicians) just as we do our shopping choices for clothes.

Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offer:Personal Care and SupportCompanionship and help with daily living activities such as grooming, bathing, fixing meals, and laundry.Nursing ServicesAs allowed by state law, Interim offers in-home nursing care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). Available services include the monitoring of blood pressure, glucose, and other vital signs, disease and treatment education, wound care, and medication administration.TherapiesMany therapies can be provided at home to speed recovery from illness, injury or surgery, while also allowing families to be more closely involved in the rehabilitation process. Interim offers physical, occupational, and speech therapies.Respite CareRespite care from Interim provides family members breaks from the daily routine of care giving. Whether it's for a few hours or a long vacation, Interim can provide the support and relief needed.

VITAS Healthcare&reg, the nation's leading hospice provider, delivers comprehensive care for patients facing life-limiting illness. Services include Intensive Comfort CareSM for acute symptom management; after-hours Telecare with immediate access to clinicians; specialized offerings for veterans and AL/LTC residents; educational in-services, grief/loss programs; outcome measurements and more. For more information, please visit us at VITAS.com or call 800.93.VITAS Services Veterans programs On-going support groups Pet therapy

VITAS Healthcare&reg, the nation's leading hospice provider, delivers comprehensive care for patients facing life-limiting illness. Services include Intensive Comfort Care for acute symptom management; after-hours Telecare with immediate access to clinicians; specialized offerings for veterans and AL/LTC residents; educational in-services, grief/loss programs; outcome measurements and more. For more information, please visit us at VITAS.com or call toll-free 1-866.957.3422.

Hercules Helping Hands is a locally-operatedimg and family-owned home care agency. We are based in Hartford, Connecticut and we are proud to serve the residents in the community. Our job revolves around one objective and that is to “help clients live more independently and comfortably at home”. We believe that our services are essential for seniors, disabled and ailing individuals to access structured care right at home. We promote your dignity and we respect your decisions when it comes to preserving the lifestyle you want. Hercules Helping Hands was born out of the desire to develop a compassionate, trustworthy and affordable alternative to care for seniors in Connecticut. Meschac Hercules, the founder and owner of Hercules Helping Hands comes from a family of care providers, and has over 15 years experience providing direct care to the elderly. Through his time working with seniors he discovered the joy and fulfillment of giving a little piece of himself in order to bring peace of mind and comfort to the lives of the families he worked with. Meschac recognized the need for heartfelt, reliable and affordable home care in Connecticut. As a result of his desire and passion to provide the very best care to all families—Hercules Helping Hands was born! Tiana Hercules, has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the area of estate planning and elder law. She brings this knowledge and insight to help our clients and their families plan in the least stressful manner possible. Our passion for the highest level of quality home care service is deeply imbedded throughout Hercules Helping Hands. All of our caregivers exhibit this same philosophy and are carefully screened before hire. At Hercules Helping Hands we pride ourselves in being an extension of your family to ensure your safety and wellbeing at home. We are here for you when you need us. Call us at 800-370-1382

Areas We Serve: Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven About This Company: Connecticut In-Home Assistance is a family owned and operated business guided by the professional knowledge, experience and values acquired by Renny, Betsy, and Jamie Wieland in their 50+ years of working with elders and disabled individuals. Our Mission The mission of Connecticut In-Home Assistance is to provide compassionate, reliable and affordable in-home support services to frail elderly and disabled individuals in the community. The philosophy and goals of Connecticut In-Home Assistance require the direct employment , training and supervision of its entire work force. The vulnerability of the frail elderly, chronically ill or disabled individual requires the presence of an honest, sensitive caregiver who is trained to understand and meet the needs of this population. Employees are trained to work in conjunction with other professional service providers and to become first line reporters of changes in the client’s condition. Connecticut In-Home Assistance can provide services on an hourly basis, 8 hour shift, 12 hour shift day or night. With a live-in caregiver we can provide continuous one-on-one care, 24 hours a day. For those affected by memory loss, staying at home in the familiar environment they have known for years is important to maintain stability and prolong independence. We at Connecticut In-Home Assistance know that life is better if you have the right kind of support for your loved one. Our personal care in CT can help your family be safe and cared for by trained and caring professionals.

This agency is truly great. They do their upmost to make sure things run smoothly. A true recommendation!...