When your senior parent wants to continue living at home, but you’re worried about their ability to stay safe, 24-hour home care is the perfect compromise. With 24-hour home care your senior parent will never be alone. A care provider will always be awake and ready to help them with anything they need.
Your senior parent will have someone to help them at any time of the day or night with things like taking medication, getting in and out of bed or in and out of chairs, and getting around the house safely. And, they won’t be alone at any time. Having someone to talk to and knowing someone is there with them can be very comforting for seniors, especially if their children or family members live far away.
Some of the benefits of having 24-hour home care for seniors are:
Safety at All Hours
One of the biggest reasons families choose 24-hour care is safety. Seniors who live alone may fall, forget to take medicine, or wander outside, especially during the night. With 24-hour care, there is always someone there to watch over your parent and help right away if something goes wrong. Whether it’s getting out of bed, using the bathroom, or dealing with a health issue, a caregiver is ready at any time. This can prevent accidents and give your family peace of mind.
Help With Daily Activities
Seniors often need help with simple tasks like getting dressed, bathing, eating, and using the restroom. With 24-hour care, a caregiver is always there to assist whenever your parent needs it, not just during the day. This means your parent doesn’t have to wait for help, which can make their daily routine smoother and more comfortable. It also keeps them feeling clean, healthy, and cared for.
Medication Reminders and Health Monitoring
Many seniors take several types of medicine every day, sometimes at different times. Missing a dose or taking the wrong pill can be dangerous. With 24-hour home care someone is always there to keep track of your parent’s medication schedule and make sure they take the right medicine at the right time. They can also monitor for changes in health like trouble breathing, changes in behavior, or signs of infection, and let family members or doctors know if something seems wrong.
Companionship and Emotional Support
Living alone can feel lonely and lead to sadness or depression, especially for seniors who don’t get out much. 24-hour home care provides more than just physical care, it means your senior parent is never alone or lonely. Caregivers talk with your parent, listen to stories, play games, or go for short walks. This daily interaction helps your parent feel less alone and improves their overall mood and mental health.
Comfort of Staying at Home
Many seniors would rather live in their own homes than move to a nursing home or assisted living center. 24-hour care allows them to do that. Being in a familiar place, surrounded by personal items and memories, helps seniors feel more relaxed and in control. They can keep their usual routines, eat the food they like, and sleep in their own bed, all while having trained support when they need it.
If you or an aging loved one could benefit from 24-hour home care in Flowery Branch, GA, call Home Care Matters. We can answer your questions about home care and help you learn more about options for care. Call today (770) 965-4004.
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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