If you ask most seniors how they want to spend their golden years they will say they want to spend them at home. That’s what AARP and other groups found when they asked seniors where they wanted to live as they got older. More than 70% of all seniors say they want to continue living in their homes as they get older. If your mom or dad also wants to spend their time enjoying their home and living in a community where they have friends and neighbors they have known for years elder care services can help make that possible.
Just because your mom or dad is losing a little of their mobility, their flexibility, or their ability to do things like vacuum the stairs that doesn’t mean they can’t live in their home as long as they want. Elder care can help your mom or dad with housework, cooking, shopping, transportation, and other activities of daily living so that your mom or dad can have the dignity of choosing how and where they want to live.
Elder care helps seniors live independently, so you won’t have to worry about making time to take your mom or dad to an appointment, go to the grocery store for them, or come over and clean the house for them.
Elder care providers support seniors living at home by doing things like:
Household Chores
Keeping a home clean is essential for your mom or dad’s health and well-being, but tasks like vacuuming, dusting, and wiping down surfaces can be tiring or even dangerous for seniors as they get older.
An elder care provider can take care of light housekeeping duties such as sweeping floors, cleaning countertops, and emptying trash bins. They can also help keep frequently used areas like the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom clean and organized. A tidy home reduces stress, lowers the risk of falls, and creates a more pleasant living space.
Laundry and Changing Bed Linens
Doing laundry requires bending, lifting, and carrying heavy loads, which can be difficult for seniors with mobility issues or arthritis.
An elder care provider can help by washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothes, towels, and linens. They can also change bed sheets regularly, ensuring that your parent sleeps in a fresh and comfortable environment. Clean clothes and bedding are important for hygiene and can help your parent feel refreshed and well-cared for.
Meal Preparation and Grocery Shopping
Cooking can become challenging as your mom or dad gets older, especially if they have difficulty standing for long periods or using kitchen appliances.
An elder care provider can help your mom or dad cook the meals they love, and make sure they are eating some healthy meals and snacks too.
A care provider will also help with grocery shopping, picking up medications, going to the post office or bank, and running other errands.
Home Safety and Organization
A cluttered or poorly arranged home is a safety hazard for your senior parent that increases the chances they could fall or become injured.
An elder care provider can help keep walkways clear, remove tripping hazards like loose rugs or wires, and arrange furniture to create a safer living space.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Elder Care Services in Olive Branch TN, please get in touch with the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (901) 300-8576
Senior Solutions Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Lakeland, Hernando, Olive Branch, Arlington, Atoka, Southaven, Bartlett, Marion, Shelby 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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