When your mom or dad starts entering the final stages of life, you may find them living with you. This can be a challenging transition for you and your loved one. They may not be used to sharing space, and you may not know exactly how to live with your parent as a grownup. Your mom or dad may have different habits and routines to work around, and it’s essential to learn the skills needed to live alongside one another.
If you decide that living together is not an option, but your parent needs more help around the house, it’s time to look into companion care at home. This allows you both to live separately but gives your loved ones the option of having someone help them with their routines. Companion care at home professionals can help with things like getting dressed each morning, personal hygiene, and even meal prep for your senior. It allows you to live close by without actually living together, which may be more comfortable for you both.
However, if you are lucky and have something like a mother-in-law attached to your home, companion care at home can still be a huge help. You may live in the same house while still having completely separate lives. If you need a few tips on how you can live comfortably with your senior, keep on reading.
Keep In Mind Your Noise Level
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When living in close quarters with another person, you must make an effort to be mindful of and reduce the noise you create, especially at night when everyone is asleep. Always be careful and eager to collaborate with other elders if they urge you to keep it down. Unfortunately, some seniors may be hard of hearing, and they may not understand how loud they’re being. So, be understanding if a senior is a little louder than they should and politely tell them. If they are loud, it can also be a warning sign that they need to go get their hearing checked.
Always Be Friendly
When you are taking care of your mom or dad 24/7, it can be hard to remain friendly all the time, but it’s a crucial thing to focus on. You will have a better relationship if you focus on being kind to each other. Sometimes, this is harder said than done. Seniors with dementia often get frustrated and may say unkind things to you. It’s essential to never take this personally and remain kind and calm on your end. Chances are, what they said has nothing to do with you and all has to do with how they’re feeling that day. If you feel like you cannot be kind or need a break, it’s another reason to hire a professional, even if your senior lives with you.
Communication Is Key
Communication is the key to any form of relationship’s success. Naturally, it’s one of the most vital strategies to maintain strong relationships with the other elders you live with. Both you and the senior need to be open about priorities, needs, and routines when they move in. This is especially crucial if you have kids living in the house. If any problems arise, you should sit down and talk them through without accusing anyone of doing anything wrong. This will help you all coexist easily.
Keep Privacy In Mind
You let your mom or dad move in because they need to be watched. However, you should keep in mind that even though a senior needs more help around their house and needs to be watched, they still deserve some level of privacy. Not every minute is a good time to check on them, and not all need a 24-hour watch. In return, you also deserve privacy.
If You Or An Aging Loved One Are Considering Hiring Companion Care at Home in St. Petersburg, FL, Please Contact The Caring Staff At Assisting Hands Home Care Today! 727-748-4211.
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Becky Moultrie is Owner and Administrator of Assisting Hands Home Care Serving Pinellas. Guided by a motto to Do Good with Love, she’s well positioned to do just that at Assisting Hands. She has a passion for helping families keep seniors and those who are diabled happy and healthy at home. She serves on a number of boards in Pinellas County including the Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber and Better Living Seniors (BLS), leading the Membership Committee. Annually, she hosts a Silver Santa Party, collecting donations for nearly 100 low income seniors in the county. She attends Blessed Sacrament Church, Seminole where she is an Ascribed Member of the Rosminian Order. When not busy Doing Good in the community, Becky is at home with her husband David & their 4 children, tending to their beehives and digging in the garden.
