In Home Senior Care Options: There Is Help For All Seniors

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There may come a day in which your aging loved one can no longer manage things around the house like they once did. If your loved one is reaching this point, there are many in-home senior service options available to help your loved one. Here, you'll find a few things that a senior care professional may be able to offer your loved one to ensure safety and healthy living.

Household Responsibilities

Keeping the floors clean, dust to a minimum, bedding fresh, and dishes done can be impossible for seniors. There are some levels of home care that offer home cleaning services. In many cases, the person responsible for this would be a home care aide. This aide will be able to assist with daily living needs.

Physical Therapy

Rather than having to go to a physical therapy location, physical therapists can be scheduled to visit and perform their duties. This reduces the chances of injury while getting in and out of vehicles and buildings, as well as decreases their exposure to viruses.

Appointment Transportation

Getting to those necessary appointments can be a burden. Rather than struggling to find transportation, inquire about transportation assistance with the senior home care service. Some have aides or nurses that will travel with your loved one, take them to their appointment, and listen to what the doctor has to say. They can then pass the information on to you without it being forgotten or confused.

Safety Equipment Installation

Some senior care services will offer the installation of the equipment that your loved one needs to get around the house safely. This could include grab bars in the bathroom — around the toilet is essential. They may also suggest that a walk-in shower be installed, but this will have to be contracted to a professional.

Other safety equipment includes raised toilet seats, bath transfer seats, bedside grab bars, ramps, etc.

Emergency Services

If your loved one is at home alone and has a concern, they can pick up the phone and call the service directly. They will then determine how best to proceed. If an ambulance is required, they'll send it. If a visit from the nurse is needed, they will be seen as soon as possible. Having one number to call when they're not feeling quite right will make it easier to get help on their own.

Talk with the senior home care services near you. They will walk you through the many levels of care offered to your aging loved one.

For more information, contact a local company, like Specialty Home Care.

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