Customized In-Home Care Services in Wilmette, IL

A Home Instead^® study found an overwhelming majority of older adults (86%) want to continue living at home for as long as possible. As you or your loved one ages, aging in your home safely is a priority for Home Instead Skokie, IL. Just because someone is having more problems at home does not mean it’s time to consider a move elsewhere. Such a circumstance could, however, signal the need for more help at home.

Here are some signs that might indicate it is time to get in-home care for your loved one.

• Household bills start piling up
• Reluctance to leave the house
• Losing interest in meals
• Declining personal hygiene
• Declining driving skills
• Scorched pots and pans
• Possible signs of depression
• Missed doctor’s appointments and social engagements and isolation
• Unkept house
• Losing track of medication

If you notice these signs, this could be an opportunity to have some conversations that result in more help at home. Having conversations together as a family is the best first step to determine what type of care and how much care may be needed. Making the change to have in-home care may be scary for aging adults as no one wants to lose control of their life and independence. Starting with acknowledging the desire to remain home is a great way to discuss the options without overshadowing the end goal of determining how to keep a senior or aging adult at home safely. As conversations progress, including the family and senior helps to ensure that the decision for in-home care is a collective one and not something forced. It is important to make sure that you have the right in-home care provider for your family. Asking questions and understanding the information helps to confirm this change is a good fit and reinforces the feeling of comfort knowing you or the senior in your family is in good hands.

Is in-home care an option for me?

In-home care is a great option for those recovering from an illness or surgery, as well as helping with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. In-home care services help promote independence while assisting seniors and older adults, age with dignity in the place most familiar to them. In-home care provides the safety and security of having a caregiver while providing the comfort of being home, which ultimately will enhance quality of life, and provides consistent companionship.

At Home Instead Skokie, IL, we consider what you or your loved one’s individual requirements are and work to create a care plan to suite your needs. Whether help is needed with household chores like meal preparation, assistance with taking care of pets, or a companion to talk with, our Care Professionals are available both day and night. We also recognize that over time, your needs may change, however our home care team is here to support you and your family through these changes.

Whatever your home care needs are, learn more below about other services offered in Wilmette, IL or contact us today at (847) 673-1250 for your personalized care plan.

24-Hour Home Care:

Whether you desire our 24-hour home care services because it's affordable, convenient, offers security for your loved one, or proven to help ailing patients recover more quickly, the benefits of 24-hour home care cannot be ignored.

Home Helper Services:

Receiving help with home tasks that are more difficult for seniors is often crucial to allowing seniors to continue to live in their home. Plus, our home helper services free up time for family caregivers to spend more quality time with their loved one. Home Helper services include cleaning, laundry, shipping, running errands and helping however we can.

Hospice Care Support:

Everyone deserves the peace that comes from having a professional see to the family’s comfort so everyone can focus on making the most of precious time together.

Personal Care Services:

Having an outside caregiver help with personal care such as bathing, dressing and mobility helps preserve important family relationships and preserves the dignity of the senior. Our trained care professionals treat each senior with the utmost of respect in all personal care matters.

Respite Care:

The best part of our respite care services is that we tailor our schedule to your always fluctuating needs. Whether your loved one needs close caregiver supervision or just enjoys the presence of one of our devoted employees, you can feel reassured knowing that your loved one is receiving quality care while you are fulfilling other family obligations.

Alzheimer’s Care:

Our caregivers are specially trained in our award-winning Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care program and can work with seniors and provide the assistance and encouragement to help them cope with the challenges of Alzheimer’s.