Personal care is one of the most difficult subjects to discuss when it comes to elderly care. Studio City, CA families are often hesitant to get professional assistance for their loved one’s personal care needs, but that can lead to unsafe conditions and an increasing burden on family members. Avoiding the discussion can also make it more difficult to spend quality time together when family members are constantly taking on that caregiving role. This is why personal care is such a crucial aspect of residential assisted living. Studio City, CA families can trust that Home Instead’s trained, screened, and bonded CAREGivers are not only qualified to provide personal care, but that they will do so in the most discreet and compassionate way possible. The following personal care services can make a huge difference in the lives of seniors and their families in the Studio City, CA area.
Bathing
As people age, it can become more difficult – and even more dangerous – to do simple tasks such as bathing or showering. With a trained and compassionate CAREGiver providing in-home elder services, Studio City, CA seniors can maintain a healthy bathing routine without the danger of slipping and falling.
Bathroom Assistance
Needing help using the toilet is one of the most difficult things for many seniors to admit and adjust to, but with discreet professional assistance it’s possible to retain a dignified life and enjoy more quality time with family.
Dressing
Chronic health conditions such as arthritis can make it more difficult to button buttons, zip up zippers, and perform other dressing tasks. A friendly and helpful CAREGiver can assist with these everyday tasks so your aging loved one can continue living in the comfort and dignity of home.
Getting in and Out of Bed
It would be virtually impossible for most families to continue meeting their loved one’s needs indefinitely when they require assistance every single time they get in and out of bed. Family caregivers may want to meet all of their aging loved one’s needs, but this can become increasingly difficult when their loved one can no longer get in and out of bed on their own.
Grooming
Personal grooming is a vital aspect of elderly assisted living. Studio City, CA seniors deserve the dignity of maintaining their personal grooming routines even as they find it more difficult to do it themselves. Since family caregivers can’t always be there from morning until night to help with these needs, professional assistance can make a huge difference to seniors’ lives and loved ones’ peace of mind.
Mobility
Mobility services can include everything from assistance walking around the house to assistance getting around the neighborhood or transportation to appointments. These services can help seniors maintain their independence even as their mobility declines.
Sitting and Rising
Some seniors and people with chronic health conditions struggle with any form of sitting and rising, not just when getting in and out of bed. Home care assistance is vital to maintaining a safe and healthy living environment for these individuals when family members aren’t able to be there around the clock.
If your family could benefit from personal care services, contact Home Instead today at (818) 988-6848 or submit an online form for more information. Home Instead takes a personal approach to non-medical caregiving in the home and will ensure a safe, compassionate, dignified, and hygienic routine of personal care for your loved one.
