The Care You Deserve
We know that your home is the greatest source of comfort. In-home care services help seniors continue living independently – receiving care while remaining in charge of their daily lives.
What services may I benefit from? How do I know if I should consider in-home care as an option for myself or a loved one?
Admitting that you need help is never easy, especially as you age. Often, family members will be the ones who need to be on the lookout for signs that it is time to bring in some extra support. If you or a loved one are struggling with activities of daily living or with some of the examples listed below, it may be time to look into various in-home services near you.
- Poor diet or weight loss
- Spoiled food that doesn’t get thrown away
- Little or no fresh food in the pantry or fridge
- Dirty laundry that is not getting done
- Dirty house or extreme clutter
- A strong smell of urine either in the house or on clothing
- Wet spots on furniture
- Forgetfulness, including forgetting when to take medications, or what dosage
- Unpleasant body odor
- Infrequent showering or bathing
- Poor judgment
- Sleeping the majority of the day
- Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
- Extreme changes in mood
Caregivers complete light housekeeping tasks that benefit the care of the person they are attending too. This might include stripping the bed linens, washing them, and putting them back on the bed each day. They are routine activities, such as vacuuming, washing dishes, emptying the trash, and general tidying up that keeps the living area clean. We understand that this creates less stress for the person being cared for and for any family members who may also be caring for them too. But most importantly, we also know it can help keep everyone safer by having a cleaner environment. Here’s our Guide to Housekeeping Services for Seniors.
We recognize that sometimes pill boxes don’t quite cut it and you might need additional help. It can be hard to remember which pill to take when or what the correct dosage is. With a licensed caregiver giving you a medication reminder, you can rest assured knowing that someone is helping you manage and track your medications and when to properly take them. Not only can an in-home care provider remind you of when to take medications and how much, but they can help track and report any potential side effects to family members or medical personnel. Here’s our Guide to Medication Reminder Services for Seniors.
Throughout different stages of your life, it can be beneficial to have a financial advisor or planner. As you get older, you may find that having someone help manage your finances will help reduce some of your stress. Whether you would just like someone to help manage your monthly bills, or maybe you need more assistance preparing medical billing documents or tracking medical insurance claims, we have experts who can help. Here’s our Guide to Money Management Services for Seniors.
Basic tasks that once seemed easy to do, may now be increasingly difficult. And unfortunately, many people find it embarrassing when they are no longer able to perform basic hygiene tasks to care for themselves, whether they need help going to the bathroom, showering, dressing, etc. But our agencies have caring staff that are trained to provide assistance in areas of personal care to ensure that you or your loved one is properly and dignifiedly cared for. Caregivers are trained to help you complete healthy self-care tasks and bathing habits ranging from incontinence care, sponge bathing, brushing hair, applying lotion, oral hygiene practices, and more. Here’s our Guide to Personal Hygiene Services for Seniors.
There will likely come a day when either a decline in cognition or physical limitations prevents you from driving anymore. But do you really want to drive when you could have a “personal chauffeur”? We recognize that this is often a difficult freedom to relinquish, but we hope we can offer comfort with our transportation services. Whether you need a ride to the grocery store, community event so you can stay involved in your social life, or a doctor appointment, we can help you find a transportation service. Here’s our Guide to Transportation Services for Seniors.
As you age, it can sometimes be hard to find support from friends and loved ones. Your friends may be passing away or it may be harder to get together with them as frequently. And sometimes it is hard to reach out to family members if they are the ones taking care of you and you may already feel like a burden to them. We hope that you will trust our caregivers enough to open up to them and be able to form a quality companionship relationship with them. Some feel more assured and less anxious when they have someone accompanying them throughout their day and others have expressed feeling more joy when they otherwise have felt withdrawn or depressed, especially after the death of a spouse. Here’s our Guide to Emotional and Social Support Services for Seniors.
We know that aging is already hard enough on the body, but through proper diet and exercise, maybe it doesn’t have to be quite so bad. With our team of care providers, they will ensure that you are fueling your body with proper nutrients and finding ways to incorporate exercise into your daily routine. They can help you come up with personalized meals and exercise routines that you enjoy and will keep your body functioning at optimum health. Here’s our Guide to Exercise and Diet Monitoring Services for Seniors.