Everyone selects in-home care for different reasons. The key is to recognize when to introduce and how to select the right care provider. The following are the first set of questions that can help you decide if the time is now to seek help for your loved one.
- Has there been a recent medical or emotional crisis?
- More often than not, family members wait until their loved one has had a major medical crisis such as a broken bone or a wandering episode related to dementia. Be proactive. Research your options for care before you are in the middle of a crisis. You will make the best, most informed decisions for your family member.
- Are they bathing less often?
- Seniors bathing less often is usually due to one of two factors:
- They have become weaker and unsteady and are afraid of falling while bathing.
- They have dementia and do not remember when they last bathed.
- Bathing daily is just as important, if not more so, for seniors. Due to incontinence issues, doctors suggest bathing everyday to avoid skin breakdown which can lead to “bed sores” and unnecessary trips to the hospital.
- Seniors bathing less often is usually due to one of two factors:
Comfort Keepers is the leading provider for senior home care in Gainesville, Ocala, Leesburg and The Villages, Florida (FL). We provide in home assistance to the elderly that promotes safety, independence, and a better quality of life. Call Call us today at 855-592-0013 for more information on the services we provide to the elderly in our community.
