Home Care Services: Many elderly people will struggle with every ounce of their being and never ask for help.

However, that is why it is so important for you or home care services providers to recognize when your elderly loved one needs assistance. If you can recognize the things mentioned below, you will have a better idea of how to help your elderly loved one.

Physical Changes

There are many physical changes that happen as people age. Some of them are mild such as wrinkles. However, there are other changes that may require your elderly loved one to need assistance. Some of these changes might include:

• Bone loss causes weakness in the legs or arms
• Extreme fatigue
• Muscles spasms or chronic pain due to degenerative conditions
• Vision or hearing loss

If you or an elder care provider notice these changes in your elderly loved one, they may need help with certain daily tasks and other types of assistance, as well.

Mental Changes

There are also mental changes that commonly happen as a person ages such as mild memory loss. For example, an age-related memory loss symptom might be your elderly loved one forgetting where they put something every once in a while. However, there are other mental changes that may require your elderly loved one to get extra assistance. Some of these changes may include:

• Moderate to severe memory loss
• Increased confusion
• Forgetting how or when to do certain tasks
• Chronic irritability
• Severe mood swings

If your elderly loved one is dealing with these things, they may need someone to help them out on a regular basis. They may even need someone to take them to the doctor for further evaluation or treatments. You can have a senior care provider drive them if needed.

Routine Changes

You may also notice your elderly loved one has routine changes that seem out of the norm. Some examples of these changes might include:

• Not getting out of bed until later in the morning or until the afternoon
• Taking longer naps than usual
• Needing rides to the grocery store more often because of forgetting certain things
• Not taking showers as often as they usually do

These are only some of the routine changes that many senior citizens go through. The main reason for these changes is often due to not being able to do certain tasks or from experiencing depression or other health issues.

Home Care Services: Conclusion

If you notice any of the issues mentioned above, it may be time to get home care services providers to regularly give assistance to your elderly loved one. The extra help could be just what your elderly loved ones need to feel better about themselves. It could also just give your elderly loved one someone else to talk to and socialize with, as well.

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 Home Care Services in Braselton, GA, and surrounding areas.
Call (770) 965.4004 for more information.

We provide home care in  Braselton, Buford, Dacula, Duluth, Flowery Branch, Gainesville, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Oakwood, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Barrow County, Forsyth County, Gwinnett County, Hall County, Jackson County, North Fulton County.

Source
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-are-signs-aging-parent-needs-help

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Valerie Darling

Founder, Owner at Home Care Matters

Valerie was born in Miami, FL and after a few family moves, grew up locally in the Marietta, GA area.Valerie is the oldest of 4 (3 younger brothers).She is married and has one child.Valerie is the Founder, Owner and CEO of Home Care Matters.Valerie’s mom, Dee, is the inspiration and primary driver as the how and why the business was born.Valerie says, “My mom is never far from our thoughts.Mom was an integral part of developing and starting HCM before she passed away.Our goal is to stay true to her memory and continue to honor her with the love, values, and ethics she taught us.”

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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