June 7, 2024
If your senior mom is living alone and you’re worried about her getting by from day to day you should consider senior home care. Senior home care can help your mom with daily tasks, provide companionship, and be there for her on a daily basis so she has the extra help she needs around the house.
With senior home care your mom will be able to eat healthy and nutritious meals, have help with housekeeping tasks, and even have someone to drive her to medical appointments or anywhere else she needs to go. Seniors that are aging in place are safer and more comfortable in their homes if they have senior home care. You’ll also have the peace of mind of knowing that when you can’t be there your mom isn’t alone.
According to studies most seniors take at least five medications, and that number could increase as your mom ages. A care provider will remind her when it’s time to take her medications, and make sure she takes them with food if necessary. That means no missed doses, and no upset stomach caused by taking medications the wrong way.
If your mom tends to just snack or not eat healthy meals because she doesn’t want to cook for one person, or because she physically has trouble cooking, senior home care will encourage her to eat regular healthy meals. Your mom can help cook delicious meals and share them with a caregiver.
A home care provider can help your mom with light housekeeping like mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and doing the dishes. They can also tidy up the house, get rid of piles of paper or craft materials, fix cords and secure area rugs to minimize the risk of your mom falling.
They can also do the laundry so that your mom always has clean clothes, fresh blankets and sheets, and clean cozy towels. Transportation: Driving her to medical appointments, grocery stores, social activities, and other essential errands.
If your mom has Alzheimer’s or another condition that can impact her cognitive health a care provider can do activities that will help your mom retain her cognitive skills. Playing music, dancing, doing occupational therapy exercises, playing board games or cards, and reading call help your mom retain and improve her cognitive health.
If you are the primary caregiver for your mother you need a break once and awhile. Senior home care can help your mom a few days per week to give you the time that you need to shop, get your hair done, see friends, or just take some time for yourself. When you take care of your own needs and make sure that you are physically and mentally healthy you will be a better caregiver.
