Frequently Asked Questions

Having a professional caregiver provide services tailored to your individual needs is a proactive and effective way to help prevent expensive injuries or illnesses. 

The sense of comfort and independence that comes with staying in your own home is immeasurable. Our clients regularly tell us that engaging a CarePro stands out as a crucial investment for both themselves and their families.

The process of matching you with a CarePro involves a careful consideration of various factors to ensure compatibility, including your needs, concerns, and personality. 

Our utmost priority is fostering a positive relationship between our clients and their caregivers.

Should you find that your CarePro isn't the right fit, we are dedicated to exploring alternative options to connect you with a different caregiver. Our goal is to guarantee you receive the support that aligns most effectively with your specific needs and preferences.

Experience matters. We have three decades of experience helping families care for their loved ones. Across thousands of cases and families served, we’ve always done our best to get people on the right care path. 

To ensure the quality of our recommendations and ensure family's needs are addressed completely, all of our care plans are peer-reviewed weekly.

Family First's CarePros provide a range of services to support individuals who need assistance with daily activities due to illness, disability, or age. Some common services provided include:

• Help with bathing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
• Assistance with dressing and mobility.
  
   

• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Engaging in conversation and activities.

• Reminding clients to take medications.
• Assisting with medication administration as prescribed.

• Ensuring a safe environment for the client.
• Understanding of the challenges associated with dementia, effective communication techniques, and how to manage behavioral changes.

• Providing temporary relief to family caregivers.

• Light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and dishwashing.

• Keeping an eye on clients' health and reporting any changes to healthcare providers.
• Assisting with mobility, post-surgical or recovery care plans prescribed by healthcare professionals.

• Assisting with grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation.
• Support adhering to nutritional plans.

• Assisting with transportation to medical appointments or other errands.

The frequency of home visits will vary according to your specific needs, health conditions, and the Care Plan developed in consultation with your healthcare providers and our Intake Specialists. If you are working with one of our Professional Care Managers, they will be vital in determining what level of home care is needed. 

CarePro visits can range from as little as four hours a week to around-the-clock care.

A regular review of the services provided to you may also be conducted to make adjustments as needed based on changes in health or circumstances.