If your senior parent really wants to continue living alone in their own home as they get older but you’re worried about their ability to safely live independently you’re not alone. A majority of seniors want to age in place, and there are resources that can help them stay at home safely.
Even if your senior parent has medical conditions that make living alone a challenge, they can reap the benefits of living at home if they have in-home care.
In-home care is a comprehensive type of care that helps seniors with everything from medication reminders to sweeping the floor. If your senior parent has in-home care they are much more likely to be able to continue living at home. In-home care helps seniors with things like:
Medication Reminders
Caregivers can set up medication reminders and remind your senior parent in person when they need to take medications. That way you don’t have to worry that your senior parent might forget to take their medications, take them incorrectly, or take the wrong dose.
Meal Preparation
Caregivers prepare nutritious meals and snacks so that your senior parent will get the nutrition they need while also having variety in their diet. When caregivers prepare meals and snacks they can prep meals and snacks into individual portions so that when the caregiver isn’t there your senior mom or dad still has plenty of healthy delicious food they can heat up and enjoy.
Housekeeping and Laundry
Light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, and laundry are often part of in-home care services. This helps maintain a clean and safe living environment for seniors and helps prevent your senior parent from injuring themselves trying to keep the house clean or do the laundry.
Companionship and Emotional Support
Providing companionship is a vital aspect of in-home care. Caregivers engage seniors in conversations, activities, and hobbies, helping to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Regular visits from a caregiver give seniors something to look forward to and a sense of purpose.
Mobility Assistance
In-home care includes helping seniors move around their homes safely. This can involve assistance with walking, transferring from bed to chair, or using mobility aids like walkers or wheelchairs.
Transportation
Caregivers can provide transportation services for seniors, taking them to medical appointments, social events, or running errands. With in-home care seniors don’t have to struggle with taxis or rideshares to get where they need to go. And, a care provider will go with them to appointments so your senior parent won’t be anxious about going alone.
Respite Care for Family Members
In-home care also offers respite care for family caregivers. If you are helping your senior parent most of the time but you need time off for work, a vacation, or just because you need a break in-home care can step in and take care of your senior mom or dad so you can take some time off.
If you or an aging loved one are considering In-Home Care in Mandeville, LA, please contact the caring staff at BrightCare Homecare today at (985) 224-0404
BrightCare Homecare is a top provider of home care services in the Northshore areas including Mandeville, Covington, Madisonville, Hammond, Ponchatoula, Slidell, Lacombe, Abita Springs, Goodbee, St. Tammany Parish, and more.
Through a personalized care plan, BrightCare Homecare provides the necessary services and care to cater to your unique personal and health needs. With us, we ensure around-the-clock services and supervision to help achieve optimum health and wellness.
We are a top provider of home care services in Lafayette, Youngsville, Broussard, New Iberia, Breaux Bridge, Carencro, Opelousas, Sunset, Crowley, Abbeville, Scott, Cecilia, Port Barre, Iota, and the surrounding areas.
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