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In-Home Care Services in Norwood Park, IL
As you age, there are so many beautiful memories that come with each chapter of life but there are also some unknowns that can be difficult or scary. Being unable to do the things that you or your loved one used to is a real part of the aging process. This can lead to increased stress, frustration and even depression as you or your loved one determine if slowing down is today’s temporary situation or if this is the new normal. Many times, having in-home care to help complete activities of daily living (ADL) can provide relief and general assistance. The goal of In-Home Care is to keep your loved one engaged and comfortable while they adjust to this new stage of life. Home Instead Park Ridge, IL, offers a customizable program to help Norwood Park seniors and their families with in-home care. Whether a senior needs the occasional helping hand or more comprehensive and detailed plan, we are here to help.
Home Instead® found that 86% of seniors want the opportunity to remain in their home for as long as they can. Home is comfortable and full of loving memories. It is also a symbol of independence and dignity. We at Home Instead Park Ridge, IL are here to help keep seniors safe and comfortable first while in their home when the day to day isn’t as easy as it used to be.
These are things to pay attention to when deciding if you or senior need In-Home Care Services.
- 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
It may be time to start talking with your family about in-home care if you notice any of these signs. Admitting it is time for help is difficult but having a plan for when that time comes can make the transition easier. As the plan develops, it is imperative that everyone involved is on the same page. This is to ensure everyone agrees this is a choice being made in the senior’s best interest. Buy-in from all parties will be a huge benefit long term.
Does In-home Care Really Work for Me?
A wide range of needs can be supported through in-home care. From elder care to Alzheimer’s & Dementia care, or even hospice care, Home Instead can provide the assistance a senior needs to remain in their home.
Our team will work with you to create a custom plan that addresses your specific care needs with a focus of remaining in-home. Our Care Professionals have been trained to meet your specific needs to help seniors age gracefully and comfortably at home.
Contact us today at (847) 518-1400 or view our available services in Norwood Park to start your custom care plan.
24-Hour Care:
If you have an aging family member that need personal care around the clock, then Home Instead 24-hour home care services may be exactly what your family needs. With 24-hour home care, you can provide your elderly loved services tailored to their specific individual needs under the care of one of our certified caregivers.
Home Helper Services:
Home Helper is a flexible service where our team of caregivers aid with chores in at senior’s home that keep it comfortable and tidy. These services help maintain the home so that we can prevent the stresses and anxiety of moving a senior to a different level of care.
In-Home Hospice Care:
Home is a place of comfort and familiarity. Our certified Care Professionals receive training to provide the highest level of in-home hospice care available by delivering the emotional and practical support a family deserves throughout the end-of-life journey.
Personal Care Services:
Home Instead Park Ridge, IL provides a familiar and empathetic caregiver to help with the uncomfortable aspects of aging. We will provide the assistance need to maintain a senior’s dignity as the mature.
Family Respite Care:
Despite every desire of the primary caretaker in a residence to be always there for their loved one, sometimes there just isn’t enough time in the day. Our caregivers are here to provide a safe and caring option to help Norwood Park seniors so that you can get the break you need.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia In-Home Care:
As pioneers in this field, Home Instead developed the critically acclaimed CARE program. We ensure the highest quality dementia care through consistent research and care professional training, so that Norwood Park seniors with dementia can feel safe and comfortable at home.
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