Your parent wants to age in place, but you start to notice dirty dishes and unchanged clothes for a few days in a row. You want to respect their wishes, but it’s becoming harder to feel comfortable with them living at home alone. This is the best time to bring in senior home care for your elderly parent.
When it comes to your parents or other loved ones, no one knows them better than you. What may seem weird to you can just be normal to someone else. Still, it’s good to be aware of some of the most prevalent warning indicators. Not all children can take care of their parents, but you may see them enough to see troubling situations or signs.
Talking to your senior about bringing in senior home care may be uncomfortable for them. However, having a strategic plan may help the chat go over better. Firstly, you will want to make sure they are showing signs of needing help. Start focusing on the signs of why they need help at home. Once you find the challenges, you can mention to your parents how a caregiver may help with specific challenges and make their life easier while still living independently. This is a good way to bring up the idea and actually get a senior to agree to outside help. Take a look at these signs your parents may show when they need help at home.
The kitchen equipment is broken, and they haven’t been able to cook or keep a regular eating routine. It’s crucial to keep an eye out for broken light bulbs or smoke alarms. These are all signs that they may need more help around the house than what you’re able to provide for them.
Some seniors may start experiencing mood swings which can be a problem for the doctor to figure out. Other times mood swings can be from loneliness or something more serious. If a senior starts experiencing this, it is essential to get them the right help.
A cluttered house can be dangerous, but it can also be a significant challenge to live in. It can be unhealthy for a senior when trash doesn’t get thrown away and cause severe falls when too many things are in the way.
Laundry, vacuuming, and dishwashing are everyday household duties that many parents struggle with. If you notice this about your parents, it is time to seek more help for them and their household. Confusion may also signify a more significant problem like dementia; it is something to pay attention to.
Most caregivers cannot handle actual medication, but they can help remind a senior to take the medication with dinner or at a particular time directed by their doctors. So, if you start noticing full bottles of pills or symptoms of seniors lacking their medication, it is time to look into hiring outside help.
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