Home Care for the 21st Century knows that your loved ones might need help with daily activities along with a friend. We know the feeling of loneliness is the number one cause of depression for seniors and It is our goal to provide top class companion care, and make a real connection with your loved ones.
Home Care for the 21st Century provides innovative, forward thinking, quality personal home care in the comfort of your home. Home Care for the 21st Century is setting the stage to redefine the definition of home care. Our professional care teams, each led by a Registered Nurse, deliver expert, compassionate, and engaging personalized care.
We understands the importance of Social Interaction, so we have incorporated a personalized social engagement program into all care plans to help improve overall health.
Homecare For the 21st Century offers a cost-effective alternative that allows our clients to remain independent in their own homes longer and avoid the emotional, physical and monetary costs associated with it.
Home health care includes a wide range of health and social services delivered in your home to treat illness or injury. Home health services include intermittent skilled nursing care, therapy, and care provided by a home health aide. Depending on the circumstances, home health care will be covered by Medicare, private insurance or private pay. Homecare For the 21st Century offers a cost-effective alternative that allows our clients to remain independent in their own homes longer and avoid the emotional, physical and monetary costs associated with it.
Home health care includes a wide range of health and social services delivered in your home to treat illness or injury. Home health services include intermittent skilled nursing care, therapy, and care provided by a home health aide. Depending on the circumstances, home health care will be covered by, private insurance or private pay. Homecare For the 21st Century offers a cost-effective alternative that allows our clients to remain independent in their own homes longer and avoid the emotional, physical and monetary costs associated with it.
You do not have to face a serious illness alone. Your emotions can range from anxiety to fear to sadness. From the moment of your diagnosis, Home Care for the 21st Century will be there with you, every step of the way.
Being able to drive yourself back and forth from your daily activities is a huge part of you sense of independence. We know how important it is to have your own way of getting around and maintain a positive outlook on life.
We assist a wide range of healthcare professionals with a wide range of positions in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This might be for a short-term solution or available full-time positions. All of our nurses and caregivers, have past in-depth background checks, screenings, license verification and receive continual training and on-going support.
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Durable medical equipment (DME) is equipment that helps you complete your daily activities. It includes a variety of items, such as walkers, wheelchairs, and oxygen tanks. We know how frustrating it is, to not be able to complete daily activities.
Our Remote Care Coordinators (RCC) provide face-to-face, video chat interactions with your patients to monitor and assist in adherence and reducing readmissions, while improving clinical patient outcomes. With the ability to visually record patient vitals, assess patient needs for medication refills, food, transportation to medical appointments, and social interactions, our coordinators develop personalized patient care with established protocols. Available 24/7, RCC’s cover the extended hours and weekends when staffing from Home Health is typically limited. patients thrive with more attention and interaction, and their satisfaction scores prove it!
Home Care for the 21st Century is proud to offer dementia care to our clients. Caregivers for Alzheimer's and dementia face special challenges. Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia often involves a team of people. Whether you provide daily caregiving, participate in decision making, or simply care for someone that has dementia. Home Care for the 21st Century specialty trains their staff to understand diagnosis, symptoms, and red flags to provide a quality care experience.
Dementia is a term used to describe severe changes in the brain that cause memory loss. There are several forms of dementia. The most common are:
Home Care for the 21st Century prides itself on personalized diagnostic based care. This means that our care staff have been trained and competency tested on specific diagnoses to better understand the disease process, as well as red flags that may arise. Home Care for the 21st Century practices a proactive healthcare approach rather than reactive which promotes better outcomes and patient satisfaction. Home Care for the 21st Century strives to best match both diagnosis training and social compatibility to find the best caregiver for your loved one.
Pets are amazing companions at any age, but there comes a time that it can be more difficult to take care of your pet. Home Care for the 21st Century can provide stress free care for your precious pets, in your own home. We give them personalized love, attention and exercise and look after their safety and well-being, while ensuring the welfare and security of our clients. In addition to companionship, pets give seniors a responsibility and a purpose. Simply having to give a cat some water or take a dog outside can fill a senior's life and help them feel useful.
Meet Sheila Wheeler, our DON. Get to know a little bit about her from the questions and answers below!
What experience/specialties do you bring to HC21?
I have specialized in home health for the past 18 years. I promote and restore patients’ health by developing day-to-day management and long-term planning of the patient care needs, directing, and developing staff; collaboration with physician and multidisciplinary professional staff; providing physical and psychosocial support for patients and families. I maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods. I am efficient in critical thinking, assessment, wound care, trach/ventilator care, IV therapy, accessing med ports and providing the highest quality of care following nursing best practices. I keep the focus always on the care needs of the patients. Some testimonials from my co-workers include “Sheila is a strong manager who maintains cohesive staff that work together to put patient care first.” I would personally allow Sheila to care for my family any day of the week and twice on Sunday.” “Maintains good work ethics by being reliable and displays a positive and cooperative attitude.” Sheila a strong change agent, so she is able to work with staff through change and make it happen. This is so important in this work of ever-changing healthcare regulations.”
What are you the most excited about working for HC21?
I have been involved with all aspects of established home health agencies and I have provided leadership to improve quality of care and patient satisfaction. I am very excited to be a part of establishing our processes and building a quality team to provide the highest quality of care for our community as we grow.
How do you exceed client expectations?
I keep the focus on the patient goals and their needs. I provide communication and encourage the patient and family members to take an active part in the plan of care from development. If concerns arise, I work for resolve immediately and discuss course of action with the patient and family. I follow up timely and monitor progress. I mentor the staff to treat each patient as they would want their family treated and cared for.
Can you tell us a little something fun about you?
I love spending time with family. I love to sit with my grandson and shares stories, make funny faces and hear his laughter. I like to go antiquing and find vintage treasures. I love to help others and make moments and memories along the journey.
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