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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t

Touching Hearts at Home is redefining the meaning of heartfelt care through consistency, companionship, and compassion. Our non-medical, in-home care uses the meaningful impact of relationships to serve those closest to you with the help they need to live comfortably and confidently from home.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t

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\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat types of in-home care services do you provide?\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe offer 24\/7 Live-In care only, wherever your loved one calls home. Services include light housekeeping, personal care, companionship, safety support, mobility assistance, laundry\/linens, meal preparation and planning, grocery shopping, transportation, memory care, companionship, medication reminders and much more! Our services are designed to assist with your everyday tasks and are custom tailored to meet your individual needs. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDo you offer short-term care after surgery or hospitalization?\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. We provide structured, short-term service plans for post-surgical or transitional care. Our caregivers assist with mobility, daily tasks, comfort, and safety so your loved one can recover at home. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCan you provide long-term in-home care?\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAbsolutely. Many families rely on us for ongoing, long-term support tailored to individual routines, preferences, and health needs. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIs care available 24\/7?\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. Personalized. Reliable. Uninterrupted continuity of care. Touching Hearts\u2019 24\/7 live-in caregiver services provides individualized care by one primary caregiver, ensuring peace of mind, familiarity, consistency, seamless communication, and enhanced safety for our clients and their families. We can offer short-term, long term\/permanent, respite, and end of life 24\/7 options. Included with our live-in care service is a Touching Hearts personalized care coordinator, who visits regularly, supports the client and family members, helps identify and coordinate care needs, creates a care plan that evolves as needs change, and can help provide resources, problem solving and advocacy.\r\n \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat does \u201caging in place safely\u201d mean?\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt means helping seniors remain independent and comfortable at home while supporting fall prevention, mobility, daily routines, and emotional well-being. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow do I know if my loved one is ready for help at home?\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tChanges in mobility, memory, mood, hygiene, nutrition, or safety can all signal that support is needed. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Dementia & Alzheimer\u2019s Care<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t

Caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s often brings complex questions about safety, daily routines, communication, and long-term support. This FAQ section is designed to give families clear, reliable answers to the topics they search for most. Whether they\u2019re trying to understand early symptoms, explore in-home care options, or learn how to support a loved one as their needs change. Here, you\u2019ll find straightforward guidance, practical tips, and insights that help you navigate each stage of the journey with confidence and compassion.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t

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\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDo you provide dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s-specific care?\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. We specialize in dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s support, offering calm routines, gentle redirection, emotional reassurance, and a stable presence that helps your loved one feel secure at home. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow do you keep someone with dementia safe at home?\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe focus on fall prevention, consistent routines, environmental safety checks, reduced overstimulation, and strategies that support independence. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. We educate families about memory changes, resistance to care, sundowning, wandering, communication shifts, and role reversal as aging occurs. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCan your caregivers support those experiencing resistance or agitation?\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. Our caregivers use gentle approaches, validation, and purposeful engagement to reduce agitation and support cooperation. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDo you offer support during holidays or stressful seasons?\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAbsolutely. We help families create flexible routines and calm environments during busy times. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Pricing, Scheduling & Coverage<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t

This section provides clear answers to common questions about service rates, payment options, scheduling flexibility, and the types of care we can provide. It helps families understand costs, plan care around their needs, and know what coverage options are available.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t

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\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIs there a minimum number of hours\/days required?\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. Our minimum for 24 hour Live-In care is 7 days. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow does your pricing work?\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPricing depends on the care level required. We provide clear, transparent pricing during your complimentary consultation. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDo you offer customized care plans?\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. Every plan is tailored around your loved one\u2019s needs, personality, and goals. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow do I pay for in-home care?\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe accept private pay and long-term care insurance. We help families navigate insurance requirements to make the process smooth. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDoes insurance cover in-home care?\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMany long-term care insurance policies do cover in-home care. We also do not accept Medicaid or medicare at this time. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow do I get started or request pricing?\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSimply reach out by phone or online. We\u2019ll schedule a complimentary in-home consultation to help you find the right fit. Next, we carefully select and introduce a qualified caregiver who will lend a hand to make your life easier. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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\nTouching Hearts at home took the top honor, the #1 spot, in the small business category again for 2024 (3 years in a row!).
\nBrandon Briesath was one of 3 CEO’s recognized for the leadership award in 2024 as well.
\nSpecial “Doers” Award Recipient \u2014 Journal Sentinel 2020 “At this company, we do things efficiently and well”
\nSpecial Award Recipient for Organizational Efficiency. \u2014 Journal Sentinel 2018.
\nTop Work Places 2019 for Southeastern Wisconsin. Special Award Recipient for Communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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