Caregiving isn’t just patient care; it’s family care. While caring for your loved ones is a special and admirable gift, it can also be a source of significant stress. Choosing the right care options for a loved one is a challenging decision that requires careful evaluation of both the client’s needs and the family’s abilities.
At Journey Nursing, we recognize that 87% of adults aged 65 and older prefer to remain in their homes and communities. However, some families may prefer the structured environment of Assisted Living, the charm of an Adult Family Home, or the safety provided by Memory Care. Others want to support their family members in remaining in their own homes. Each option has its merits, and families have valid reasons for their choices. Journey Nursing Services works within all these care environments and can help you make decisions. We understand that as care needs evolve the required community setting may need to change; we are here to help you navigate your caregiving decisions and options.
Importantly, having a caregiver does not replace the presence of family. Instead, it allows family members to prioritize their own self-care. This is especially important for the “sandwich generation”—individuals aged 40 to 60 who often juggle responsibilities for both their aging parents and their children. Caregivers help relieve family members from the role of primary care providers, enabling them to focus more on giving emotional and psychosocial support, frequently improving relationships and family dynamics. Allowing family to revert to a simpler time when they were just Son, Daughter, Husband, Wife, Mother, Father, and Partner and simply love their Person. It enables them to concentrate on their loved ones without the stress of daily caregiving responsibilities. Such a shift can be a tremendous relief, allowing families to focus on creating cherished memories during their loved one’s remaining life.
We aim to empower individuals to take control of their healthcare journey. Our priority is to foster normalcy, independence, and autonomy in our clients’ lives, supporting them in living safely at home for as long as possible. We are committed to caring for the whole person—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Our services go beyond basic care: we develop a personalized care plan tailored to your unique needs through a comprehensive assessment. We help you maintain your daily routine, whether it’s to get up and shower, or go for a walk to feel the warmth of the sun on your face, or to accompany you on errands and be your companion. Our care includes all levels, from ambulatory to bed-bound.
As a nurse-owned, veteran-owned agency, we want to empower our clients in their care decisions. Our focus is ensuring our clients are safe and feel cared for. We have developed multiple nurse-led education programs for our caregivers to develop their skills and abilities. Nurses work closely within the care teams – a standout among many in-home care agencies.
We know that bringing caregivers into the home can improve overall health outcomes as they are able to provide healthy meals, complete daily hygiene tasks that will ultimately prevent skin breakdown, reduce risks for infections, and improve overall quality and longevity of life. We have specialized training programs that focus on ensuring our caregivers can complete nursing level care under that supervision of a registered nurse (RN Delegation) and have developed specialized training in medication safety, caring for veterans, dementia care, end-of-life care, spinal cord injury care, diabetic care, live-in support, and companionship.
Everyone deserves excellent care, so we are committed to providing care for all income levels. Journey Nursing Services holds contracts with many insurance providers including Medicaid and has kept our private pay rates one of the lowest in the industry. A Journey Nursing Services Representative can come out to conduct a free in-home visit to provide a safety assessment and discuss available options: we want to help you be informed about all choices open to you and your loved one even if Journey is not to be a part of your caregiving team.
Contact us today if you are interested in building a plan that will keep you safely and comfortably in your home.
