How Home Care Helps Seniors Age In Place Safely
If your mom or dad is living independently and they have started having more accidents or falls home care can help. A home care provider can help your mom or dad avoid falls and accidents like bumping into things, dropping dishes or pots and pans, or slipping on the stairs.
Your mom or dad doesn’t have to give up their independence just because they’re experiencing some age-related changes in their abilities. A home care provider can be with your mom or dad every day to make sure that your mom or dad is safe and comfortable at home.
Home care providers can help your mom or dad with tasks like the following:
Light Housekeeping
Keeping a home clean is important for health and safety. A home care provider can help your mom or dad with light housekeeping tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down surfaces. They can also tidy up common areas like the living room and kitchen. By keeping the house clean, a home care provider can make the home safer and more comfortable for your mom or dad.
Laundry and Changing Bed Linens
Doing laundry can be tiring, especially for seniors who have trouble bending or lifting. A home care provider can help wash, dry, fold, and put away clothes, making sure your parent always has clean outfits to wear. They can also change bed linens regularly, ensuring a fresh and comfortable place to sleep. Clean sheets help prevent skin irritation and promote better sleep.
Meal Preparation and Cooking
Eating nutritious meals is important for a senior’s health, but cooking can be challenging, especially for those with arthritis or mobility issues. A home care provider can prepare healthy meals, making sure they are easy to eat and full of nutrients. They can also help with grocery shopping and planning meals that fit any dietary needs. Having regular, home-cooked meals helps seniors maintain their energy and overall well-being.
Medication Reminders
A caregiver can help your mom or dad remember to take their medications on time so that your mom or dad doesn’t miss doses of their prescribed meds. While they cannot give medical advice or administer medications, they can make sure your parent follows their doctor’s instructions. This helps prevent missed doses and ensures medications are taken safely.
Putting Away Groceries And Other Items
Seniors often fall or get hurt at home when they are reaching to put items on shelves or take items down from shelves. A care provider can organize the cupboard and pantry so that your mom or dad can easily reach all the items they need every day.
A home care provider can help make sure your mom or dad doesn’t trip and fall by putting away groceries and other items so they’re not cluttering up the floor. Keeping walkways and stairways clear will lower the risk that your mom or dad could trip and fall as they walk around the house.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Home Care Services in the Lee’s Summit MO area, please contact the caring staff at Elder Care of Kansas City today.
Proudly serving Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass Counties in Missouri, as well as Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas for over 30 years. Call us at 816-333-3322.
Prior to purchasing Elder Care, Kevin spent over 20 years in the health insurance industry.In his most recent position, he was in a financial operations role with Humana where he worked with doctors, nurses and other health professionals developing programs to keep Humana members healthy.Their focus on primary care and medication adherence improved the lives of thousands of seniors in Kansas City and the surrounding area.
Kevin and his wife, Lori, have three children.Kevin has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Missouri.
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