Daily activities may not seem like anything you think of, but aging adults, can be hard things to do, and it can be even harder to admit they need help. Most elderly adults need some type of assistance whether it is from family members or home care assistance professionals.
Here are some things that your loved one may need more help with and they may not admit it to you right away.
They May Need Help Moving Around
Mobility is a huge issue for older adults but it is also something they may not want to talk to their adult children about. They may need more help getting up and down the stairs, they may need new handrails, non-slip mats, or just someone else in the house to keep things clear. This is something that adult children can help with or something that home care assistance can help with because it might be a sensitive issue for your loved one. Not all seniors will easily admit that mobility is an issue because they see it as something that is taking away their independence and freedom. It is important to encourage them to ask for help when they need it and also allow them to feel as if this help is not taking away anything but allowing them to keep their independence.
Seniors Need Help With Medication
Now, most seniors are more than capable of opening a pill bottle and swallowing a pill. However, they may not remember when to take their medication or which order to take them. This can lead to medications being unused and problems becoming worse. This is very serious for seniors who have chronic health conditions. If your senior loved one needs this type of assistance it is something that home care assistance can help them manage. They may create a binder or reminders and alarms stating when a senior should take a medication followed by diet or activities a senior should or should not do. This will help seniors stay on top of their health and allow them to control whatever chronic illnesses they are battling.
They May Need Help With Personal Care
One thing a senior may not want to admit is the fact that as they get older personal grooming becomes harder. They may need help getting in and out of the tub or they may need help with putting on clothes or even doing laundry. It can be a huge challenge to do all of this alone but these are all tasks that home care assistance can help with. It can be more comforting for a senior to rely on a professional rather than their adult children. If you think your senior loved one needs more help around the house it is time for you to start observing them to find out what they need and who can help them. Having someone like home care assistance can allow your senior to thrive and age independently for as long as possible.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Home Care Assistance Services in Milan TN, please contact the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (731) 300-2300
Senior Solutions Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Jackson, Humboldt, Medina, Milan, Trenton, Brownsville, Madison 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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