If you have a senior mom or dad who wants to continue living on their own but you’re worried about their ability to take care of themselves, home care assistance is the solution that you both need.
Your senior mom or dad can continue to live independently, but they will have the assistance they need to be safe and comfortable at home. That will give you the peace of mind of knowing that your mom or dad isn’t struggling to be ok on their own.
There are lots of different types of home care assistance available. If your senior parent just needs a little help with housekeeping, shopping, and general company that is available for them. But, if they need specialty care like Alzheimer’s care or home health care because of a medical condition that is available also.
Home care assistance usually means that your senior parent will get regularly scheduled visits from a care provider that they choose who can help them with things like:
Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Non-medical caregivers help seniors with everyday tasks that could be difficult for them because of their age or their health conditions. That can include getting dressed, brushing their hair, taking care of pets, making grocery lists, paying bills, and many other tasks.
Meal Preparation
A home care provider will make sure that your senior parent is eating healthy meals every day. They can plan healthy meals, with your senior parent’s input of course. Care providers can also shop for groceries, go to the farmer’s market, and make sure your senior parent has a full pantry.
They can prepare snacks, and portion leftovers into single meal containers so that your senior parent can heat them up easily, prepare smoothies, and make sure there is plenty of cold water for your senior parent to drink. Caregivers also can share meals with your senior parent so they don’t have to eat alone.
Medication Reminders
Caregivers help make sure that seniors take their medications on time by setting up medication reminders and reminding seniors when it’s time to take any prescription medications they need.
Companionship
Loneliness and social isolation are common concerns for seniors. Caregivers provide companionship by engaging in conversation, playing games, reading together, or accompanying seniors on outings and appointments.
Light Housekeeping
Seniors often struggle to keep up with the home because housework is tough for them. Care providers can help with light housekeeping tasks like dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and laundry so that your senior parent is living in a clean and comfortable home.
Transportation
If your senior parent can’t drive any longer a care provider can drive them to the store, to the hair salon, to the post office, the library, or to the doctor. Your senior parent won’t have to be afraid of finding transportation because they will have a trusted friend who can drive them.
Fall Prevention
Care providers can assess the home environment for potential fall risks and tell you what you can do to make the home safer. They also can help seniors get around the house, up and down stairs, and in and out of the house safely.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Home Care Assistance in Denton, TX, please contact the caring staff at Clear Path Home Care today at (817) 928-5788
Clear Path Home Care provides compassionate, high-quality home care in Denton County, Montague County, Cooke County, Grayson County, Fannin County, Lamar County, Wise County, Collin County, Hunt County, Delta County, and Hopkins County in Texas.
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