Questions and Answers

Who needs home care?

An individual who is lonely may become anxious and distressed. In this case a companion can make a world of difference. There are five activities of daily living (ADL's) that people perform to survive and function in daily life. These are feeding, dressing, toileting, hygiene and ambulation. If individuals are not living for themselves, other ADL's may be affected as a consequence and assistance is required.

How much does home care cost?

Home care is the best value and most comprehensive form of care available. Eagle's Wings management arrange economical solutions by using an innovative assessment tool designed to calculate the fewest number of hours for an individual specific care plan.  There is a minimum of four (4) hours a day for service.

What is live - in care?

Live-in care is a cost effective 24 hour supervision solution, where the personal assistants assists the client by day and is available to sleep in the home at night for family and client comfort and peace of mind. A live-in personal assistant will not necessarily reside in the home.

Are there minimum care requirement?

We are flexible and happy to provide care, whenever and wherever needed for as little as 4 hours per day. There may be some exceptions depending on individual situations and needs.

How do you select personal Assistant and caregivers?

Our personal assistants are selected based on position criteria, their caring, experience, dependability and reliability. Each is subject to a criminal background check and a thorough interview, a competency test and personal and employment reference checks.

How do I set up services?

Once a request for a care has been made, a staff will conduct a consultation and assessment with you. A highly flexible, personalized and suitable care plan is developed and an appropriate personal assistant is assigned.