Senior Home Care Services – The Basics
Senior Home Care Services – The Basics
We hear from many adult children who are concerned about a parent. They are often concerned that the living situation at home has become dangerous, but are not sure whether it is time for them to step in and confront the parent with their concerns – or how to tackle the subject.
If the person has been diagnosed with dementia, the answer is clear: seek assistance from a health professional now. But if the path isn’t so clear, how do you know when your concerns are justified?
Broad categories to consider include medical safety; activities of daily living and personal care; home safety; driving safety, and financial safety.
If you are routinely noticing several of the issues listed below, it is time to discuss scheduling a doctor’s visit or contacting a senior home care agency such as Asbury Home Services to conduct a safety assessment.
When assessing whether a home is well-suited to aging in place, there are several major areas to consider. This checklist focuses on interior safety, which is just one important assessment area. I strongly recommend hiring a home care professional for the task. They bring a fresh set of eyes, a more analytical approach and significant experience.
If mobility and balance is already an issue you are noticing, purchase an alert pendant system and cell phone. That way, if a fall occurs, help can be summoned.