One of the things that many seniors struggle with when they live alone is hygiene issues. Getting dressed, showering, brushing their teeth, and taking care of hygiene issues can be a real challenge for seniors as they get older.
But your mom or dad may not want to ask you for help. They could be embarrassed at not being able to take care of themselves. There will be signs if your mom or dad is having trouble getting dressed or keeping up their hygiene.
Your mom or dad may be afraid of falling in the shower, so they skip showers rather than ask you to help them. Or, they may wear the same clothes all the time because those are the clothes that they can easily pull on if they have poor grip strength and can’t zip a zipper or button a button.
Dignity
Seniors who have personal care at home can get the help they need with showering, getting dressed, and other tasks without having to sacrifice their dignity. Having a child or family member help them with deeply personal tasks can be embarrassing or awkward for seniors. Your mom or dad will probably prefer to have a care provider help them.
Personalized Care
Everyone is unique, and so are their needs. At-home caregivers can provide care that’s just right for each person. This means that your mom or dad will be able to do the tasks they are able to do and they will just get help with things that are too difficult for them physically.
More Independence
Getting care at home helps seniors keep their independence. They can choose when to get dressed, when to shower, and when they want to get in and out of bed. They won’t have to change their routine to fit your schedule or wait until you are available to help them. Getting personal care at home gives seniors more control and lets them set their own daily routine.
Safety
When seniors receive care at home from trained care providers, they have a lower risk of falling while showering or getting dressed. They also have a lower risk of falling or getting hurt when transferring in and out of bed. Care providers are trained to use slings and other safety equipment to help seniors of all shapes and sizes transfer in and out of bed. And they know techniques to help seniors shower or clean up safely.
Family Peace of Mind
Knowing that your loved ones are well taken care of at home can give family members peace of mind. It’s reassuring to know that professional help is there, making sure everything is okay and that seniors are safe and comfortable.
When your mom or dad is getting personal care at home you can relax knowing that they are getting professional compassionate care. You won’t have to worry about them falling in the shower, not being able to get out of bed safely, or not being able to get dressed if you’re not able to go there and help them.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Personal Care at Home in Madisonville, 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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