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Battling cancer takes a lot of energy – energy that might normally be used for things like housework, cooking, and bathing. That’s where in-home cancer care comes in. People can come into your home and take care of those other tasks so you or a loved one can focus on fighting the battle against cancer and maintaining a quality of life for as long as possible
What is cancer care at home? What do in-home caregivers do for cancer patients? What is respite care for cancer patients? When is it time to get in-home care for cancer patients?
Here are the answers to all these questions and more so you can decide whether in-home cancer care is right for you or your loved one.
In-home cancer care is a service that helps people stay at home during much of their cancer treatment rather than being forced to live in a hospital or assisted living facility. Cancer care at home typically handles non-medical care such as housekeeping, cooking, and personal care.
Home-care services vary greatly from once-a-week housekeeping to 24-hour home care for cancer patients. There are various different types of home care cancer services, such as [1]:
Battling cancer takes a lot of energy – energy that might normally be used for things like housework, cooking, and bathing.
In-home cancer caregivers do things like:
“Respite care is temporary care given to a person who is unable to care for himself or herself, so the person’s usual caregivers can have a break.”
Often, a cancer patient is primarily cared for by a family member or close friend. Caregiving full-time can be exhausting, so respite care allows a cancer patient’s usual caregiver to take some time for themselves to recharge their batteries so they can resume caregiving with more energy than when they were burned out and overstressed.
Various types of home help may be available for cancer patients, depending on their needs, including [3]:
You or your loved one deserve the best possible in-home cancer care. Here are some questions you can ask to help you choose the best home care agency for your needs [6]:
If you need help finding the right private home care for cancer patients, we can help. Contact us today to start searching for the perfect fit.
These are some signs that you or your loved one may benefit from cancer care at home [4]:
Cancer treatment may involve taking a whole host of medications, while cancer treatment may cause fatigue or brain fog, making it difficult to remember when to take which medications. At-home care for cancer patients can help with medication reminders.
Pain, nausea, fatigue – there are many reasons a cancer patient may struggle to keep up with things like laundry, grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning. In-home cancer care can take that off your plate.
Is your loved one wearing the same clothes day after day? Have they lost a lot of weight? Are they struggling to bathe regularly? These are signs that a cancer patient needs a little help caring for themselves.
Symptoms of cancer and side effects from treatment can make it difficult or impossible for a cancer patient to drive. In-home cancer care can help with transportation to doctor appointments, grocery shopping, and running other errands.
Cancer patients may struggle to get around the home in ways they didn’t before. Cancer care at home can help people transfer from a bed to a wheelchair or walk across the home without falling.
While at-home cancer caregivers are not licensed mental health professionals, their companionship can make a big difference in the life of a cancer patient.
“Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people in the United States and putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions...Social isolation significantly increased a person’s risk of premature death from all causes, a risk that may rival those of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity.”
Canaan Home Care has a deep history of community service and caring for our neighbors. We are one of the oldest home care companies in the industry and we provide the absolute best caregivers at the most affordable rates. All caregivers are employed by Canaan Home Care and are fully licensed, bonded, and insured. All caregivers are thoroughly screened, including Live Scan background check, in-person interviews, behavioral screening, and skill-based examinations.
Canaan Home Care Value Guarantee: Your satisfaction is guaranteed. We are the only company we know of that guarantees your satisfaction and discloses its financial information. Caregivers generally make 10-15% more with Canaan Home Care than they do with other companies and our rates are generally 10% less expensive than our competitors. We guarantee you won’t find a better-qualified caregiver at a better rate, and you are not locked into any long-term contracts.
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