If you’re struggling to help your senior parent live independently you’re not alone. It can be very stressful to try and juggle work, taking care of your kids, taking care of a senior parent, and making time to take care of yourself too. Home care services for seniors can help you find a better balance.
Home care helps seniors with all of the various tasks that need to get done around the house. A home care provider can help your mom or dad do things like tidy up the house, do the dishes, cook meals, or shop for groceries. When your mom or dad has caregivers you can take a deep breath knowing that they are being well taken care of while you handle other responsibilities.
Some of the ways that professional caregivers can help your mom or dad live comfortably and safely in their own home are:
Medication Reminders
If your mom or dad takes multiple medications, they may need help managing and organizing them, as well as remembering when to take them. Home care workers assist with organizing pills and reminding seniors when to take them. This prevents missed doses or dangerous mistakes that could hurt your senior parent.
Home Safety Improvements
Tripping hazards and other risks can make a home unsafe. Care providers are always on the lookout for potential hazards that might cause your mom or dad to fall. They suggest improvements like adding grab bars, securing rugs, or improving lighting. A safer home means more confidence for seniors living alone.
Meal Preparation
Planning and cooking meals can become difficult for seniors, especially if they have poor manual dexterity or can’t lift things like a heavy pot or a jug of milk. Poor nutrition affects health and independence. Home care providers can help your mom or dad cook healthy and delicious meals. They can share meals with your mom or dad and keep them company to encourage them to eat.
Transportation Assistance
Often seniors who are living alone feel isolated when they have to stop driving. Transportation can be a challenge for them, especially if you have to work and can’t drive them to an appointment or take them shopping. Care providers often offer rides to doctor visits, grocery stores, or to the pharmacy. That way your senior parent is comfortable and has someone they trust to take them where they need to go.
Companionship
Loneliness is a common problem for older adults. Social connections improve mental and emotional health. Home care providers provide friendly conversation and a caring presence on a regular schedule your mom or dad can count on.
Emergency Response Support
Unfortunately, emergencies happen. Fires, floods, falls, and other sudden emergencies are scary for seniors and may be life-threatening. Having a home care provider at the house means someone is there to take quick action in critical situations. They can call for medical help and provide first aid if needed. That way you and your senior parent have peace of mind knowing they will have help fast if they need it.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Home Care Services in Smyrna TN, please get in touch with the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (615) 307-4509
Senior Solutions Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Nashville, Brentwood, Nolensville, Gallatin, Hendersonville, Smyrna, Murfreesboro, Mount Juliet, Lebanon, Goodlettsville, Davidson 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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