It is important that you give careful thought to your decision to use a home care provider. Your loved one is going through a significant shift, therefore it warrants careful consideration and analysis.
It’s easy to put off non-medical home care decisions for your loved one for another week, month, or year while pondering their suitability. But remember that the main reasons individuals pick Executive Home Care are to ensure their safety and well-being, and they nearly always tell us that they wish they had gotten in touch with us sooner.
Questions to Consider
To determine if it’s time to arrange for non-medical home care for your loved one, ask yourself the following questions:
Are care needs increasing?
Noticable changes in one’s personal appearance and/or level of cleanliness in the home are two of the most typical indicators that someone needs home care. Some elders may not notice these changes for months, while others may see them within a few weeks.
Maybe there’s a lot of mail arriving. Perhaps there are dishes to be done. It’s possible that your loved one has neglected their looks or has seriously neglected their personal hygiene.
Even while they might not admit it, there’s a good chance they might use some assistance with daily duties.
Are you stressed from providing the care yourself?
We frequently witness this: despite their best efforts, family members who are caring for an elderly loved one on a personal level eventually become exhausted from the work involved.
It makes perfect sense to try your hardest to keep your elderly parent or grandparent living a self-sufficient life, but if providing care begins to significantly drain you, it may be time to get in touch with us and make other arrangements.
Are there numerous falls, injuries, or illnesses?
The majority of elderly people can modify their environment to suit their needs. However, bruising, fractures, or sprains can become apparent as a result of limited movement or ability over time.
Our immune systems also tend to deteriorate with age. If diseases are occurring more frequently than usual, it might be time to look into in-home care alternatives.
Where to Go from Here
Determining whether a loved one requires non-medical home care is not always simple. Speaking with a sympathetic expert can occasionally ease everyone’s stress levels during the decision-making process.
We are your neighborhood Executive Home Care team. We are prepared to discuss your options with you and offer advice at this difficult period.
Please get in contact with us and let’s start a conversation.