Senior Care in Dacula GA
If your loved one has any issues related to food, then hiring senior care providers can make a world of difference. Here are just a few examples that might work wonders for your loved one.
Eating Alone Daily
Some people have no problem eating alone, but quite a few people don’t enjoy it at all. If your elderly loved one falls into that last group, then meal s can be a huge issue for her. With some companionship available throughout the day, though, your loved one doesn’t have to eat her meals alone, even if you’re not able to make it to lunch every day.
Cooking for One Person
Cooking for one person isn’t all that fun, really. It can be complicated, especially if your loved one is trying to make one serving of a favorite dish. Sometimes it’s not even worth the hassle and that can lead to skipped meals or poor choices for your loved one. Having someone available who can cook for her makes that a little easier on your loved one.
The Grocery Shopping Issue
When it comes to grocery shopping, your loved one may be totally over it. It’s difficult to navigate if your loved one has mobility issues and there’s always a crowd. Not to mention that transportation can be a huge issue for some elderly loved ones. If this is the problem for your loved one, try setting up a plan where your loved one’s home care provider can shop for her or accompany her to the grocery store. That can simplify the whole issue.
Relying Solely on Convenience Food
When you combine the above problems, it can all lead up to another really big one. If your loved one is relying too heavily on convenience foods, they’re likely not helping any of her health issues. Excess salt, added sugar, and all kinds of other issues mean that they’re not always a healthy choice, especially every day.
Eating Regularly Throughout the Day
If your loved one takes medications, she probably has restrictions such as taking certain ones with food or others on an empty stomach. When she’s not eating regularly, her medication schedule can get thrown off balance. With someone there to make sure that your loved one is eating meals properly, your loved one can manage her medications more effectively.
Work with your loved one to make sure that any other needs that crop up can be addressed for her quickly.
The staff at Home Care Matters is available to talk with you and your family about all of your needs. Home Care Matters is a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior care in Dacula, GA and the surrounding areas. Call (678) 828-2195 for more information.
Valerie has the unique experience with home care as she has experienced it from both ends of the spectrum, as a caregiver and as needing care herself as a cancer survivor. Valerie says, “Taking care of someone you love is a physically, mentally and demanding labor of love.Taking care of my mom was the hardest thing I have ever done. It has given me an insight and perspective not many people understand unless you are doing it or have done it.I loved taking care of my mom.I love helping others take care of their love ones too.And now that I’ve been sick, it’s given me a whole new level of empathy and understanding for those who are sick and need help.”
Valerie’s schedule varies daily, but she loves visiting with our clients, families, caregivers, our network partners and being in the office.Says Valerie, “Every day is different, but I wake up excited about what we do, inspired by our team, clients and caregivers.I strive to be a resource to the community.I love my team and I love what we do every day. I like to think my mom would be proud.”
You can reach Valerie by email (Valerie@homecarematters.com) or in our office (770.965.4004).
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