More seniors than ever are choosing to stay in their homes as they get older, but most seniors need some help with daily living tasks. If you have a senior parent who is living alone and you’re worried about their safety, elder care services can help. If your mom or dad has elder care they will have daily visits from someone they trust who can help them with a wide range of daily living tasks. And getting daily visits from someone they trust will help your mom or dad feel safer and more connected to the world.
Often the adult children of seniors living alone feel guilty that they can’t be the ones to help their parents with tasks like cooking or laundry. But if you work or have small children you may not have the time to consistently go to your mom or dad’s house to help them. Elder care providers can be there for your mom or dad every day to make sure that they don’t struggle with tasks like:
Light Housekeeping and Tidying Up
Keeping a clean and organized home is important for both comfort and safety. However, tasks like dusting, sweeping, and vacuuming can be hard for seniors, especially if they have trouble bending or lifting. An elder care provider can take care of light housekeeping for your mom or dad. A caregiver will make sure floors are clear of clutter, furniture is dusted, and common areas stay neat. A clean home helps prevent allergies and reduces the risk of falls.
Laundry and Changing Bed Linens
Lifting heavy laundry baskets, reaching into the washing machine, and folding clothes can be physically tiring for seniors. An elder care provider can handle laundry duties, including washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothes. They can also change bed sheets and pillowcases so that your senior parent has a fresh and comfortable bed to sleep in.
Washing Dishes and Cleaning the Kitchen
After preparing and eating a meal, seniors may feel too tired to wash dishes or wipe down countertops. Over time, a dirty kitchen can attract pests and create an unhealthy living space. An elder care provider can help your mom or dad by washing dishes, loading and unloading the dishwasher, wiping down surfaces, and keeping the kitchen clean.
Organizing and Decluttering
Over the years, many seniors collect belongings that can pile up in their homes, leading to clutter. Too much clutter can create tripping hazards and make it difficult to find important items. An elder care provider can help by organizing closets, arranging drawers, and decluttering common areas.
Taking Out the Trash and Recycling
Carrying trash bags outside or dragging heavy recycling bins to the curb can be difficult for seniors. An elder care provider can take care of this chore, ensuring that trash is regularly removed from the home. Keeping up with waste disposal helps maintain cleanliness and prevents unpleasant odors or pest problems. A caregiver can also remind your parent about trash collection days so they don’t have to worry about missing a pickup.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Elder Care Services in Algood TN, please get in touch with the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (931) 208-1019
Senior Solutions Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Cookeville, Algood, Baxter, Monterey, Sparta, Smithville, Livingston, Dodson Branch, Gainesboro, Putnam County, and surrounding areas.
Over the years, we have expanded, providing service in all 95 counties throughout Tennessee, and we now have a growing presence in Georgia.
Senior Solutions is recognized as a top 5% independent agency and a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree in 2018, 2019, and 2020. These types of awards matter to us because they show growth in our goal of eventually touching a million lives. We’re excited to continue that growth and to touch even more families with our commitment to quality care!
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