If your senior parent plans on staying in their own home as they get older, home care can provide extra support to help them live safely and independently. When your senior parent has home care, they will get regular visits from a care provider who can help them with household tasks, transportation, and making meals.
It can be tough for the adult children of seniors to arrange their work schedules so that they can support their senior parent. Home care can fill in the gaps so that you can work and your senior parent will still have the support they need. A home care provider can help your senior parent by:
Prepare Meals
Cooking can be a big challenge for seniors. A home care provider can plan and cook healthy meals that match your parent’s diet. Whether your parent needs low-salt meals, soft foods, or just help heating something up, the provider can handle it. They can also help with grocery lists, putting food away, and making sure leftovers get used safely. This keeps your parent eating well without the stress of cooking every day.
Take Out the Trash
It might seem like a small job, but taking out the trash can be tough for someone with balance issues or joint pain. A home care provider can handle this chore so your parent doesn’t have to. They can collect trash from different rooms, sort recycling, and make sure the bins are ready for pick-up. This keeps your parent’s home cleaner and helps avoid any smells or pests.
Vacuum and Light Cleaning
Dust and dirt build up quickly, and cleaning can be hard on aging bodies. A home care provider can vacuum floors, dust shelves, wipe down counters, and keep bathrooms fresh. They focus on keeping the home safe by clearing clutter and reducing tripping hazards. Clean floors and surfaces also help prevent allergies and keep your parent feeling more comfortable in their space.
Do the Laundry
Laundry is another chore that can be tricky for older adults. Lifting a laundry basket, bending over to load the washer, or folding clothes can all be painful or risky. A home care provider can take care of it from start to finish. They’ll sort, wash, dry, fold, and even help put clothes away if needed. Your parent always has clean clothes, towels, and bedding, without the physical strain.
Run Errands
Getting out to run errands like going to the pharmacy, grocery store, or post office isn’t easy for many seniors. A home care provider can take care of those errands or go along with your parent for support. This is great for picking up medications, getting fresh food, or taking care of other needs. It helps your parent stay connected and independent without risking a fall or getting confused.
If you or an aging loved one are considering home care in Lombard, IL, please contact the caring staff at Suburban Home Care today at (630) 964-9000.
There are several great reasons why Suburban Home Care® should be your choice for quality homecare. All of our Certified Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides are screened, trained, bonded and insured.
Every family needs to be aware that almost every Homeowner’s insurance policy specifically excludes anyone working within your home. If the person you hire becomes injured while working for you, you will become personally responsible for all of their medical bills. This has left several families very vulnerable when their caregiver injured themselves at their home.
The potential to lose everything you have worked so hard to achieve seems an unnecessary risk. Every one of Suburban Home Care®’s employees are completely covered by insurance so you and your loved ones can relax knowing that if something unforeseen happens to your caregiver, they are completely covered by insurance.
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