Choosing a Reputable Bayswater Aged Care Provider

Have you arrived at a point in your life where you or your elderly loved one requires some care assistance at home where they can live independently?

If so, we recognise that it can be hard to choose a reputable Bayswater aged care provider due to the many options available to you.

You want your loved one to continue to enjoy a level of comfort and safety that they are accustomed to so it’s important that whichever in-home care provider can do this for you.

Furthermore, as one of their family members, you too are also wanting that peace of mind knowing that you are comfortable with whomever is entering their home. 

With all of that in mind, we thought it would be useful to write a blog on things to consider when looking for a Bayswater aged care provider.

What are their needs? 

• Help with house cleaning
• Financial management help
• Transport assistance with driving them to appointments
• Personal care assistance
  

How many hours of ongoing assistance will be needed and how often?

What are their independence and health goals?

Which support services will benefit them most?

Which support services are available to them in the local area.

Which support services do they need as a priority? Would they qualify for government funded help?

Look for dependable and reliable carers and be sure to find recommendations.

Research and compare the options available in the in-home care space and be sure to spend the necessary time assessing what works best for your loved one’s needs now and into the future.

What are some of the characteristics of a provider? There’s plenty to consider here and we believe the ones we have featured below is a good place to start.

• Demonstrates compassion and empathy at all times
• Supports the elderly person in question and their family members
• Always respects dignity and empathy
• Is kind and considerate
• Conveys a positive demeanour and has a passive tone of voice
• Good communication skills
• Capable and reliable as a carer
• Finds solutions to caregiving issues
• Respects and supports your loved one
• They are qualified and have references that you can check

But, as with anything when it comes to care, there are always going to be questions you’ll want to ask. Below are some of the questions that we think are absolutely necessary.

• Their experience – where, when and with whom have they worked?
• Can they meet your loved one prior to you making a decision?
• What qualifications and training do they have?
• Do they have insurance?
• Do they have references and what sort of quality are they? We would recommend asking for three.

As you begin to settle on your chosen Bayswater aged care provider for you or your loved one, it’s important to establish daily and weekly routines. But most importantly – you need to stick to them.

Routine always provides comfort and peace of mind, and if there is a routine then you can easily schedule your appointments, and life in general, around them.

We reckon if you follow the above, you can rest peacefully knowing that you have done your best to make the right decision when choosing a Bayswater aged care provider.