VNHC, a local healthcare nonprofit, underwrites over $1 million in charitable care and services each year in Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez and Lompoc Valleys.
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You may be facing that time in life where the people who took care of you when you were young now need assistance taking care of themselves. Your parents may need physical assistance with regular activities such as bathing, meal preparation or household chores. They may need help dealing with their medical conditions or going to doctor visits. Their forgetfulness may make you concerned about their safety and independence at home. As their need for help increases, you may not be able to provide all the necessary care and services.

In-home personal care services can provide the helping-hand you need. Our professional caregivers can assist with almost every aspect of your parent's day, from bathing and dressing to medication reminders and doctor's appointments to conversation and companionship. If you need time away from your caregiving duties our caregivers can provide respite care for your parent, allowing you to confidently take the time you need.

If you live out of town or have responsibilities that don't allow you to be as involved in your parent's care as you would like, care management services can help. Our care managers are nurses specially trained in the needs of older adults. They are able to step in, like a family member, and identify and coordinate the care your parent needs.

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