Team-Based Home Care
Home health aide agency: has the time come for your loved one to have home care? Our home health aide agency understands that having an aging spouse, parent, or loved one needing extra assistance, when the time comes, to manage their daily chores and tasks after living a happy independent life in their own home can be difficult for you to see. Proper home health care can be provided by a trained, professional caregiver, this is usually non-medical support to help senior adults live a healthier, safer, and more independent life as they age in a place where they will be most comfortable, their own home. It is not always an easy decision for many families to hire home care, especially if your loved one insists that they’re managing just fine on their own. So, what signs should you look for that tells you when to insist on it? Having difficulty taking care of themselves A strong indicator that your loved one is having a difficult time with their regular self-care tasks would be noticing changes to their appearance or grooming habits. For example, if they start wearing pajamas or sweats when they have always been the type of person to dress well and neat, it can be a sign that they may be having a hard time with ironing or buttoning up their clothes. You may also notice a significant loss, or gain, in their weight, which might be a sign that they aren’t eating properly. Driving safely is becoming harder Driving will allow your loved one to stay socially and physically active, this can be a key aspect to their feeling of independence and freedom. However, many seniors eventually come to a point where driving is no longer safe. They will need transportation that is reliable for going to medical appointments, shopping, and social events. Difficulty walking As they are navigating around their home, have you noticed that your loved one is either holding on to the walls or furniture? Have they recently had a few ‘near falls’ or an actual fall to the ground? After a fall, many seniors will suffer from injuries that are moderate or severe. The injuries can put an end to their ability to live on their own. They will have a better chance to stay healthy in their home by preventing a fall in the first place. Brining in a caregiver can add a helping hand when moving, walking, and going up the stairs. Confusion Significant memory problems and/or confusion may also be a sign that your loved one is in the early stages of dementia. This can also be an indicator that there may be an underlying problem or mismanagement of their medications. Home health aide agency in Brookline and Boston MA A home health aide agency may be the next step towards helping your loved one stay healthy, safe, and happy in their home. The amount of assistance will depend on their changing, unique needs. See our home care needs assessment post here. TeamCarer provides team and technology-based care for in-home seniors who need daily living assistance such as bathing, grooming, dressing, personal hygiene, medication reminders, and other care needs. We are a local company, with service areas in Boston Metro, Metro West, Brookline, Newton, Wellesley, and Needham. Contact us today to get started.
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AuthorTeamCarer offers technology-enabled team-based care for in-home seniors who need daily living assistance such as bathing, grooming, dressing, personal hygiene, medication reminders, and other care needs. We are a local company with service areas in Boston Metro, Metro West, Brookline, Newton, Wellesley, and Needham, MA. Archives
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