Doctors Home Visits for the Elderly
As individuals age, going to the doctor's office can become more and more difficult. Factors such as difficulty in mobility, chronic conditions, surgeries, dementia, transportation problems, or lack of available caregivers may complicate scheduling for the appointment. During this time, people tend to start searching for doctors home visits for the elderly or house call doctors near them.
In Ontario, a few doctors, nurse practitioners, and community health organizations might provide house call services to the seniors who are either confined to their homes or are medically complex. The services might include a health assessment, medication review, symptom checking, or follow-ups after hospital discharge.
However, a doctor's visit is just one element in helping a senior at home. Often, many families need assistance in between visits when caregiving becomes increasingly difficult.
Where Living Assistance Services Fits
Living Assistance Services is not a substitute for a doctor; however, we work to make sure that seniors get proper assistance within their own homes. Caregivers can provide assistance such as personal care, meal preparation, administering medications, mobility, companionship and help with other daily activities.
Such care can come in handy if an elderly person is in recovery, recently discharged from the hospital, or just generally needs some daily assistance. A caregiver will also be able to tell if there are changes in the elderly person's mood, appetite, ability to move around, or memory. Any concerns they have can then be shared with the right health professional.
How Families Can Arrange Support
If your loved one requires a medical home visit, you should contact their doctor or nurse practitioner and inquire if they conduct home visits or virtual appointments or if they refer to a home care program.
The family can also contact Ontario Health atHome for information regarding publicly funded home and community care services or contact 211 Ontario for information regarding locally available resources.
If your loved one requires assistance at home, Living Assistance Services helps tailor an individualized care plan that includes services such as personal care, companionship, medication reminders, nursing support, daily or overnight care, and anything in between.
Support Before, During and After Appointments
Home care can make the process of attending medical appointments easier to manage. A caregiver can help your loved one prepare for the visit, provide transport assistance, take notes according to your instructions as well as help with their daily activities and routines afterward.
For older adults that require frequent visits to the doctor’s office, ongoing support will help make their environment even more comfortable and secure.
Contact us for more information on homecare services in Toronto
If you’d like to know more about high quality homecare services in Toronto, Mississauga and the surrounding communities, please contact us. A member of our care team would be glad to answer your questions and make personalized recommendations. We look forward to speaking with you soon.