Does your mom or dad want to continue living in their home as they age? Nearly one in four seniors do, and it’s easy to see why they would want to live in a home that’s familiar to them and where their memories are. But for many seniors, living in a family home means dealing with some challenges as they get older. Family homes typically aren’t set up to meet the needs of a senior. If your mom or dad really doesn’t want to leave their home but you’re worried about their safety in-home care is a great solution.
Seniors who have in-home care can often continue living independently because they have help from a care provider with any household tasks that are too difficult for them.
Some of the ways that in-home care providers can help your mom or dad continue living alone are:
Errands and Shopping
Running errands and shopping can become more difficult for your senior parent over time. As the years go by, your mom or dad may have mobility issues, health conditions, or cognitive challenges that make shopping and running errands too difficult and exhausting for them.
In-home care providers can take over the errands and shopping for your mom or dad so that they can get the things they need without risking their own health. If your mom or dad can still do the errands and shopping but they need some help, and a ride, caregivers can accompany seniors to the grocery store, pharmacy, post office, bank, library, or other places.
Housework and Home Maintenance
Keeping a home clean and well-maintained is important if your mom or dad wants to live there. However, housekeeping chores can be physically painful for seniors.
In-home care providers provide assistance with various household chores, such as cleaning, laundry, and organizing. They can also help with tasks like bringing in the mail or taking out the trash. With support from an in-home care provider, your mom or dad will enjoy living in a safe, clean, sanitary home.
Medication Reminders
Another way that in-home care can help your mom or dad live safely at home is by helping them remember when to take their medications. On average, seniors take 5 or more medications. Keeping track of the medications they take and when they are supposed to take those medications can be confusing for seniors.
An in-home care provider can remind your mom or dad when it’s time to take their medication. And they can make sure that your senior parent takes the right dose and takes the medication the way the doctor prescribed. This prevents accidental overdoses or other mistakes that could cause serious health problems.
Meal Planning and Preparation
Good nutrition is important for seniors. Eating healthy meals will ensure your mom or dad gets the calories they need to avoid malnutrition. Eating a balanced diet can also help seniors sleep better, maintain good health, and fight off illnesses. But cooking is often difficult or even dangerous for seniors. Moving around the kitchen, reaching up to get things off shelves, and handling hot pans can all cause injuries. Too often, seniors just skip meals rather than risk their health.
An in-home care provider can cook meals for your mom or dad, share meals with them to encourage them to eat, and then clean up the dishes afterward.
If you or an aging loved one are considering In-Home Care in Glenside, PA, please contact the caring staff at Better Care Home Health Services today at (267) 766-5218
Better Care Home Health Services is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Philadelphia, Germantown, Glenside, Elkins Park, Bryn Mawr, Roxborough, Wyncote, Broomall, Upper Darby, Yeadon, Lansdowne, Narberth, Wynnewood, Penn Wynne, Fairmount, Ardmore, Chestnut Hill, and the surrounding areas.
Better Care Home Health Services is a family-owned agency dedicated to providing excellent and comprehensive home health care to individuals and families of Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery and Bucks counties. We are honored that God has blessed us with the opportunity to positively impact and change people’s lives. It is our mission to ensure that we provide the very best of care to our clients.
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