Indications Your Loved One May Need At-Home Assistance
Sometimes it is difficult to see the signs that your loved one may need some assistance. Here are just a few things to look for:
- Their physical or mental capabilities to drive are compromised, and they have difficulties getting to their scheduled appointments, etc. ---We can provide incidental transportation to help them get wherever they want or need to go.
- They complain about not eating --- Our ability to plan, prepare and clean up after meals and grocery shop for them would encourage eating properly.
- They complain about not sleeping at night --- We can offer mental and physical stimulation during the day. We also can provide overnight care to alleviate any of their safety concerns.
- They don't seem to be taking their medications properly --- We can help get prescriptions filled and remind them to take their medications as prescribed.
- There are signs they need assistance with personal hygiene --- We can provide help with bathing, toileting, dressing, laundry and sheets & linens.
- There are always dishes in the sink and their house is just not kept up as usual -- We can provide light housekeeping assistance to keep the house tidy and clean.
- There is spoiled food in the refrigerator or not an adequate supply of food -- We can clean out the refrigerator, grocery shop, fix meals and date leftovers to make sure they are eating properly.
- Their appearance is disheveled. Clothes appear soiled and the absence of regular bathing is apparent. - We can encourage regular bathing and proper personal hygiene as well as making sure clothes, and linens are clean.
- They are recently bereaved (e.g., loss of spouse or adult child). We can provide much needed companionship.
- They seem depressed about their lack of independence --- We can help them maintain their independence by providing dependable, compassionate one-on-one care with their ADLs and IADLs.
- They are the primary caregiver for a loved one and are neglecting their own physical, mental and spiritual needs --- We can provide respite care to help them take much-needed time for themselves.
- They make statements like: "My family doesn't care about me" or "My kids are too busy". --- While we can never replace family members, we can be there when their family members can't.
Most seniors do not know what options are available to help them remain safe and independent in their own homes. While these services are generally not a medical necessity, they can help improve your loved one's overall quality of life.
To schedule a no-cost, no-obligation home visit, call us at:
Akron - 330 865 6733
Brunswick - 330 220 3833
Medina - 330 725 6662
Stow - 330 688 8443
Wadsworth - 330 334 4664
