As a family caregiver, it is your top priority to help your parent live the highest quality of life possible as they age in place. This sometimes means making difficult decisions such as encouraging them to move. Whether your parent is moving to help deal with financial pressures, to give them a living environment that is more accessible and safe for them considering their challenges and limitations, or to bring them closer to you for easier access to care and support, moving can be a highly beneficial but also highly stressful experience for your parent. Taking the time to prepare for this transition and getting started effectively can make this process as easy, safe, and beneficial as possible for both of you.
Use these tips to get started on the moving process with your senior:
-Clear out first. Get started on a good note and feel an immediate sense of accomplishment by clearing out the trash and obvious items from your parent’s home first. When they see how much of a difference this makes, it can help your parent to feel less intimidated and more motivated to keep going.
-Finish a room at a time. If possible, spread out the packing so that it is not as stressful and overwhelming for you or for your parent. Choose a room that is not used frequently and set to work packing that room up. Finish it, clean it, and close it. Knowing that that room is finished is a step forward and further motivation. Continue this way until the house is finished.
-Create a home before leaving home. One of the most intimidating parts of moving is feeling like the new space is not home. Your parent might feel uncomfortable or as though they will never be happy and relaxed in this space. If they struggle with cognitive functioning challenges, they might be confused or experience anxiety. Help to reduce this negative reaction by working with your parent to transform their new house into their home before they even finish moving from their existing home. Set up the furniture. Add decorative items. Hang pictures. Take these steps to encourage a comfortable, welcoming space that your parent can feel happy in as soon as possible.
How can elderly care service help?
If you have been looking for a way to enhance your aging parent’s quality of life and support your ongoing care efforts for them, starting elder care may be the ideal solution. An elderly home care services provider can be there for your parent to ensure that they always get the care that they need to handle their challenges and needs and to support them in living the lifestyle that they desire and deserve.
The highly personalized services this care provider will offer your parent will be tailored specifically to them as an individual. This means that their beliefs, goals, and preferences will be respected as the care provider helps them to stay healthy, happy, safe, and comfortable throughout their later years. In your role as a family caregiver, this care will ease your stress and enable you to focus your energy, attention, and resources in the way that is most efficient, effective, and beneficial.
For more information about caregivers in La Costa, CA, call the friendly caregivers at La Jolla Nurses Homecare who can help your aging parents remain in their own homes, at 858-454-9339. We are a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior care in La Jolla, CA, and the surrounding communities.
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I believe our tenure in the community speaks well for us.We have had the opportunity to be of service to countless interesting individuals, including local and worldwide celebrities.It is the people we care for that makes this a fascinating industry.Whether high profile or a more ordinary citizen, we are proud that thousands have entrusted us with their care or the care of their loved ones.Our Mission is to provide high quality, very secure and the most compassionate home health care.We believe that patients heal faster and are happiest when they can stay in their homes.”
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