When Are Home Care Services Needed?

When Home Care Services Are Needed

There is evidence showing that 90% of seniors prefer to age in place at home. As the saying goes, “there is no place like home,” and medical experts agree that aging in place is the best choice. But what happens when it becomes difficult to perform simple tasks and daily living activities on your own, making living at home challenging?

Signs You Need In Home Care

What are the signs you need home care? When one or more of the following signs occur, this could be a good indication that it is time to start considering a home care solution:

Difficulty with Mobility: The body naturally breaks down, and everyone has different life circumstances and genetics that can accelerate the aging process. Back issues, major joints like knees and hips, muscle atrophy and loss of strength can be problematic as we age making it harder to move around, walk, and perform daily tasks.

Frequent Falls and Accidents: Balance and strength decline with age which can create challenges with equilibrium causing falls and accidents.

Decline in Personal Hygiene: It may become difficult to keep up with personal grooming habits, such as bathing, oral hygiene or wearing clean clothes as these things become difficult to do on your own.

Memory Loss and Confusion: Forgetfulness, difficulty recalling names or events, or confusion in familiar settings can be very frustrating and create a risk for those living at home alone.

Difficulty with Daily Tasks: It is difficult to live completely alone when struggling to complete routine tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, or managing medications.

Increased Isolation and Withdrawal: Being alone can lead to withdrawal from social activities and interactions causing loneliness or depression.

Forgetting to Take Medications: Consistently missing doses or forgetting to take prescribed medications can be a health risk for seniors under treatment for ongoing medical issues.

Unexplained Health Decline: A decline in overall physical health without a clear underlying medical condition or explanation as we age is always possible.

Neglected Household Chores: Having an inability or reluctance to perform household tasks can lead to an unkempt and unhealthy living environment.

Lack of Meal Preparation and Nutrition: Difficulty preparing meals on your own or a noticeable decline in nutritional intake can lead to a falloff in energy and health.

Unpaid Bills and Mail Accumulation: When you cannot keep up with all the demands of managing your own home while living at home, you may start to neglect financial responsibilities, including past due bills or experience an overwhelming buildup of mail.

Increased Irritability or Depression: Prolonged periods of being alone can cause irritability, mood swings, or persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.

Elderly Care Solutions

What are the possible home care solutions to consider? Depending on the extent and severity of these signs, a family member may be able to provide home care assistance, but this can be challenging with job and other family commitments. This is where a professional home care agency can help provide a solution.

When you contract with a professional home care agency, you can specifically outline the needs and hours you are seeking, and the professional home care agency will find you a qualified caregiver that best meets your needs. Typically, professional caregivers provide non-medical assistance in the following Personal Care areas:

-Bathing, Dressing, and Grooming

-Companionship

-Cooking

-Driving

-Grocery Shopping

-Hoyer Lift

-Incontinent Care

-Laundry & Light Housekeeping

-Medication Reminders

-Miscellaneous Errands

-Respite Care

-Socializing & Activities

-Transportation to Doctor and Other Appointments

-Wheelchair Assistance

With professional assistance, seniors can age in place and maintain their independent living status for many years. Professional caregivers offer flexible hours with a daily minimum typically between 2 and 4 hours up to a maximum of 24 hours 7 days a week, and anything in between. A professional agency will help you explore senior in-home care options to help you find the right caregiver for your needs within your Home Care budget.

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