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From National Hero Day To Everyday Heroes: The Impact Of In-Home Caregivers
National Heroes’ Day is celebrated in the United States on October8, 2023. Other countries around the world celebrate this special day at various times of the year and with a slightly different focus.
This nationally recognized day is relatively new and was first observed in 2020. The focus of this day in the US is to shine a light on the well-known heroes across the country but also to celebrate people in our own communities who go out of their way to provide support, assistance, inspiration, motivation, and action to help others. These individuals include teachers, first responders, military, essential workers, healthcare professionals, and our exceptional team of caregivers at Capital City Nurses.
Our dedicated heroes provide in-home care for seniors throughout Alexandria, VA, and the surrounding areas. This includes providing rehab and post-op care, medication management, senior care companion services, and home care solutions that are customized to the needs of the senior and the family.
The Role of In-Home Caregivers
Our highly trained and compassionate home healthcare providers are dedicated to caring for your loved one. We develop a customized treatment plan that provides the home care assistance needed by the senior. We focus on providing the support the senior and the family need to ensure your loved one is safe, well-cared for, and truly valued and respected as an individual.
Services include medication management for seniors, assistance with personal hygiene, food preparation, feeding, light housekeeping, assistance with appointments, and support for senior mental health. Our caring professionals become true members of the family, keeping the senior engaged in conversation, sharing the day, and assisting the senior with technology to stay in contact with the family, friends, and loved ones.
Overcoming Challenges
One of the reasons families throughout Alexandria, VA, turn to Capital CityNurses is our unwavering commitment to our clients. We work closely with the family, to ensure any changes in the senior’s condition are addressed. Over time, we adjust the treatment to meet increasing meets, providing the family with peace of mind their loved one is always receiving the best personalized home care services for their unique needs.
Using empathy, compassion, and genuine love for helping others, our caregivers are the heart of our home healthcare agency.
Recognizing Your In-Home Care Provider
Appreciating the dedicated professional providing senior care wellness to your loved one is not just reserved for National Heroes’ Day. It is easy to recognize and highlight the services they provide on a daily basis with a “thank you”, a kind word, or simply letting them know you see the difference they are making in your loved one's life.
If you are working with Capital City Nurses and appreciate the senior care wellness services provided, how can you let them know just how much of a hero they are to your loved one and the family?
For more information on the extensive range of services we offer for home care for the elderly, call us today at 866-807-7307 or send us a message online.