In-Home Care: Is it time for you and you’re senior to do a needs assessment for her?

If you haven’t done one before, these are just a few of the things you need to consider about what your senior may need. Talk to an In-Home Care Provider for any questions you may have.

Daily Chores and Activities

Over time, daily activities and chores like housework and laundry start to take longer and require more energy from your senior. Your elderly family member may stop doing some of these activities or she may keep trying to do them, wearing herself out more and more. Finding ways to assist with these chores can help to free up both energy and time for your senior.

Meals and Eating

Is your senior cooking meals for herself? If she’s relying on convenience foods or eating out a lot, that might not be the healthiest option for her. Often seniors are having more trouble with eating than their family members realize, and this can lead very quickly to malnourishment. 24-hour home care providers can ensure that your elderly family member is eating healthy meals on a regular basis.

Personal Care

Activities like getting dressed, bathing, and more are considered personal care tasks. If you’re noticing changes to how your senior is dressing or changes to her hygiene, she may be having more trouble with personal care tasks on her own. Having help from elder care providers can make a big difference in your senior’s overall health and how she feels.

Transportation and Mobility

Is it time for your senior to quit driving? This can be a tough subject for seniors because there’s a lot wrapped up in continuing to drive. Your senior’s overall mobility is also important to consider. Is she having trouble walking? Is getting around in general difficult for her?

In-Home Care: Overall Safety

How safe is your senior’s home? Making simple changes like installing handrails around the house can do so much to improve overall safety for your senior. It’s important to take frequent safety tours of your senior’s home so that you can stay on top of issues that need to be resolved.

In-Home Care: Isolation and Loneliness

Very often seniors are more isolated and lonelier than family members may realize. If your senior used to be socially engaged but isn’t as much now, there may be reasons. Digging deeper into those concerns can help. It’s also a good idea to consider 24-hour in-home care as a solution.

It’s vital to periodically consider all of these different facets of your senior’s life. As her circumstances change, you can make adjustments here and there to help preserve her quality of life.

If you or an aging loved-one is considering In-Home Care in Newtown, CT, please contact the caring staff at Elderly Caregivers, LLC  today. (203) 628-7438

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Bernadette Applegreen

Owner at Elderly Caregivers, LLC.

Bernadette Applegreen, began her career in South Africa where she trained in nursing and began caring for the elderly right out of high school. When she came to United States in 1988, she was recertified as a licensed practical nurse and continued her work. Her 34 years of experience includes work in nursing homes, hospitals and patient’s private homes. Bernadette’s dedication and deep concern for her patients led to the creation of Elderly Caregivers. She saw how important it was for the aging population to live in their own homes for as long as possible. They functioned better, were happier and more assured in a familiar environment. In addition, Bernadette saw that home care could be less expensive than the nursing home option. Elderly Caregivers has been taking care of Seniors with an array of different diagnoses and needs. They are treated as individuals and are provided an individual care plan. It is encouraged that clients and family members participate in the process.

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