Signs your senior loved one needs help
It can often be hard to tell when aging is affecting a family member. Don’t ignore the warning signs, because small things can add up to a larger challenge incredibly fast. If you notice certain changes in your loved one, it might be time to seek outside help:
• Withdrawal from social interactions, disinterest.
• Unusual behavior, like increased agitation, speaking loudly or little talking at all.
• Poor hygiene or nutrition.
• Signs of forgetfulness, such as piles of unopened mail, dirty or scorched cookware, unwashed laundry.
• Mismanagement of finances—not paying bills or making unusual purchases
What to do when your elderly loved one needs care
As you notice changes in a loved one, there are a few things that you can do to help them and your family as a whole:
• Arrange for a family meeting to discuss your care options. Be sure to include the wishes of the loved one who needs care in the discussion.
• If there is a noticeable decline in thinking and reasoning in a loved one, schedule a doctor’s appointment and ask the physician to test for cognitive function. And don’t assume cognitive decline is an unavoidable part of aging. Some causes are treatable, such as interaction of medications.
• Have everyone in your family (including spouses) check with their employers to see if their companies offer any caregiver benefits.
• Ask the care agency for a care plan specifically based on your loved one’s physical needs, cognitive needs and goals.
• Have a family member accompany your loved one to as many medical appointments as possible. This allows them to serve as another set of eyes and ears, and become a
patient advocate if necessary.
Assisting Hands Senior Care
Once you determine that you need outside help, we’re happy to give you our assessment and create a Custom Care Plan to fit your loved one’s needs and your requirements. We offer caregiving services for almost any family and practically any situation. Our in-home care lets loved ones enjoy healthy lives in the comfort of a familiar environment. We’re thorough, professional, committed and flexible, and we can give you the peace of mind you deserve.
Assisting Hands® offers a wide range of in home care services for the senior, disabled, and otherwise in need client. Some of the specific services offered for the senior in home care client include:
- Bathing, grooming, meal preparation, and housekeeping
- Home safety evaluations
- Recommendation for and placement of assistive devices in the home
- Fall risk assessments and individualized fall prevention plans
- Care Coordination with all members of the clients healthcare team
- Transportation and accompaniment to vital healthcare appointments
- Specialized care for the Alzheimer’s or other dementia client
- Compassionate, one-on-one end of life care for clients on Hospice
- Automated medication reminders
- Medical alert system
- Video monitoring services
If you or someone you know is struggling with the care of a loved one and would like to better understand the options for senior in home care, do not hesitate to call Assisting Hands Home Care today to learn about how we can be help – (407) 258-1223. Our agency is committed to serving the care needs of seniors living in and around Orlando, Windermere, Winter Garden, Ocoee & Apopka, Florida.
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