As a senior gets older they may not be able to do as much as they used to which can be hard, especially when they want to age in place. If you have an elderly parent who is determined to age at home throughout their golden years, then your family needs to think about hiring senior home care providers. These are professionals who can ensure your loved one is living a high-quality life while aging in place.
Here are some of the daily tasks that seniors may struggle with but tasks that senior home care can easily help with.
Getting Dressed
It may seem silly to you but even simple things you think a senior should be able to do become harder as someone ages. Not all clothing is good for the elderly and a senior may not know how to dress for the occasion or weather. Each day it’s important to know what the weather is going to bring and it’s important to get a senior dressed. Senior home care can help your loved one or they can help set out clothes the day before, clothing they know a senior is comfortable in, and something they can get on without any help. Altering a wardrobe to suit a senior’s needs may be one of the best ways to keep your senior loved one as independent as possible.
Making Meals
The elderly need to focus on their diet even during the final stages of life. Food is fuel and it helps a person’s body gain vital nutrients that make their bodies work better and will make them feel better. Unfortunately, things like grocery shopping can be a challenge, holding a knife to cut things up, and even just standing to cook over the stove can be a challenge. All of these are things that home care can help a senior with. They can help a senior go through a pantry and make a grocery list, encourage them to eat fresh foods, help them prepare meals throughout the week, and even help cut things up into bite-sized pieces. Senior home care is someone who will help keep your loved one as independent as they wish to be.
Working Out
Seniors may not be able to go out and walk or run like they used to, but they should be trying to move around every day. Even inside the home, they should move around as much as possible and even attempt light workouts whenever possible. If they are worried about getting hurt, this is something that home care can help with too. Senior home care can watch your senior loved one to ensure they are moving and keeping safe while working out at home. Small movements every day can lead to huge lifestyle impacts especially as someone gets older.
Personal Hygiene
No matter how old someone is, personal hygiene is important. Your loved one needs to shower and brush their teeth just like anyone else. Unfortunately, these tasks do get harder as someone ages. A good professional will be able to help your seniors while allowing them to feel secure and safe. Bathing with help can be vulnerable, but the right senior home care provider will help ease any fears your elderly parents may have.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Senior Home Care Services in La Jolla CA, please call the caring staff at Canaan Home Care today! 1-844-CANAAN-1 (1-844-226-2261)
Canaan Home Care – A Premier Provider of Senior Home Care in the La Jolla, Del Mar, San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Tustin, and Manhattan Beach areas.
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