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A FAMILY DECISION GUIDE
The signs that it may be time, how to decide as a family, and what the first step looks like. No pressure, just clarity.
Most families wait longer than they should. A free in-home assessment from A-Team gives you a clear, honest answer.
SIGNS TO WATCH FOR
Any one of these on its own is worth a conversation. Several together usually mean it is time.
Trouble with balance, gripping furniture to move around, or a recent fall.
Pills left in the bottle, double doses, or confusion about the schedule.
An empty fridge, spoiled food, or noticeable weight loss.
Repeating questions, missing appointments, or getting lost in familiar places.
Wearing the same clothes, skipped bathing, or a home that is no longer kept up.
Pulling away from friends and activities, or seeming sad or anxious.
HOW TO DECIDE
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Note what you are seeing over a couple of weeks so the picture is clear, not a single bad day.
Share what each of you has noticed and agree on what good care would look like.
A-Team visits your parent at home, listens, and gives an honest recommendation with no pressure.
Many families begin with a few hours a week of companion or personal care and adjust as needs change.
QUICK REFERENCE
Everything a family caregiver, discharge planner, or referral partner needs to know about A-Team When to get home care, at a glance.
| 24-Hour Shift Care | Rotating caregivers in 8- or 12-hour shifts, so someone is always awake and active in the home. |
| Overnight Care | One caregiver in the home overnight with scheduled sleep time and a designated sleeping area. |
| Sundowning | Late-day confusion and agitation common in dementia, managed with structured routines. |
| Shift vs. Live-In | Clients with frequent nighttime needs typically need shift coverage rather than overnight. |
| Overnight Monitoring | Awake supervision, fall prevention, and bathroom assistance at any hour. |
| Personal & Bed Care | Bathing, dressing, bed transfers, and repositioning, day and night. |
| Medication Supervision | Reminders and supervision for around-the-clock medication schedules. |
| Dementia Support | Sundowning routines and behavioral support overnight. |
| Advanced Dementia | Nighttime wandering and round-the-clock care needs. |
| Post-Hospital | High-acuity recovery after surgery, stroke, or serious illness. |
| Fall Risk | Clients who cannot safely be left alone, especially at night. |
| Complex / End-of-Life | Constant presence and comfort alongside the family. |
| PA Medicaid (CHC) | Covers personal-care hours that can reach near-24-hour coverage for the highest assessed need; A-Team is in-network with all three plans. |
| Veterans Benefits | VA Aid & Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses. |
| Long-Term Care Insurance | Many LTC policies reimburse 24-hour in-home care. |
| Private Pay | Flexible shift scheduling for families paying privately. |
The questions families ask most before they call.
A-Team provides home care across all 10 Pennsylvania counties: Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill. Local intake, local care coordinators, local RN supervision.
2751 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 490-9994
2 Park Lane, Suite 106
Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053
(215) 490-9994
Medical disclaimer: The information on this page is general guidance about home care services. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for consultation with your physician, nurse, or licensed care coordinator. A-Team Home Care’s clinical decisions are made by RN-supervised care teams under physician orders where applicable. Always consult your healthcare provider for advice specific to you or your loved one’s medical situation. ACHC-accredited · PA Department of Health licensed · Medicare-certified.
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