Have you ever considered the things your dad needs most when he lives alone? Home care is a beneficial service for older adults who want to age at home. Explore the benefits your dad gets from caregiver visits.
Check-Ins
Someone regularly stops by to check on your dad. He’ll have an aide check how he’s doing, and ensure he has enough food, cleaning supplies, and medications. While there, his caregiver can verify that his heat is working and that he has water and electricity. If he has a stack of bills, his caregiver can make sure nothing is due or overdue.
Companionship
Your dad’s caregiver keeps him company. He’ll have someone to talk to each week. That can take off some pressure from you when you can’t visit as often as he’d like.
Housekeeping
Housekeeping is certainly an important service for older adults. Your dad’s caregiver can sweep and/or vacuum his floors, dust, wash dishes, and remove clutter. His caregiver can change his sheets, make his bed, and pick up dirty items to go into the hamper.
Your dad’s houseplants are watered, and his surfaces and handles are wiped and disinfected. He’ll have clean and sterile counters, disinfected appliance handles, and a fridge cleaned of spoiled foods.
Meals
Your dad’s caregiver can cook meals for him. They’ll talk about the meals and snacks your dad wants to eat. His caregiver can help him plan a shopping list for the items he doesn’t have, and join him on a shopping trip.
Once they’re back home, his caregiver will carry in the bags, put items away, and prepare meals for him. He even has company while he eats.
Laundry
Once a week, your dad’s caregiver can strip his sheets, make his bed with clean ones, and gather his dirty clothing. Everything is washed and dried, ironed and folded, and put away where it goes.
Personal Care
Does your dad have a hard time with personal care tasks like oral care, washing his hair, and trimming his toenails? His caregiver can help him with all this and other grooming and hygiene tasks that he struggles to do on his own.
Scheduling
Your dad forgets how long it’s been since he’s seen his different doctors or his dentist. He can have a caregiver schedule appointments for him and keep track of when they’re coming up. When it’s the day of his appointment, he’ll have a driver and someone accompany him into the office for the company.
Transportation
Finally, your dad’s caregiver can drive him around. If he isn’t supposed to drive, he won’t be stuck at home. He’ll have a caregiver to take him to stores, senior centers, area attractions, and local businesses. What’s more, if he wants to go for a scenic ride, that’s an option.
Arranging home care is easier than you might expect. Come up with a list of questions before you call. You’ll get answers to your questions, go over prices, and learn more about the services available in your dad’s hometown.
If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring Home Care in Glendale, AZ, please contact the caring staff at Blessings for Seniors Companion Care at (623) 594-0819.
Blessings for Seniors makes it possible for older adults to enjoy the comforts of their own home for as long as possible. We offer a customized care plan that includes services such as; Hourly Senior Home Care, 24-Hour Home Care, Dementia Care, Personal Care and Companion Care. Also ask us about our Veterans’ Home Care program.
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