For seniors who have chosen to live in place and the families that support them, there are some challenges with living at home. Seniors often need some help around the house, even if they are generally pretty healthy. Likewise, as seniors get older and their needs change, they may need extra help managing the house and living safely at home.
Home care allows seniors to stay at home as they get older, even if they have some health challenges or special needs. When seniors have home care, they will have to help someone in the home with things like:
Laundry
As seniors get older, carrying a heavy laundry basket to the laundry room can be a difficult task. And if the laundry room is in the basement, like many older homes, those basement steps can be a big hazard for seniors.
Going up and down those stairs several times to start loads of laundry and transfer the completed load to the dryer can be a real challenge for seniors. And then having to carry the laundry upstairs at the end of the day can be too exhausting for seniors. With home care to help with the laundry, seniors don’t have to worry about the physical toll of doing the laundry.
Sweeping and Dusting
Sweeping and dusting are essential tasks to keep the air inside the home clean. Respiratory issues and allergies can make life miserable for seniors if the indoor air is poor quality because of dust and dirt. But often seniors can’t physically handle the repetitive movements of sweeping and dusting. Likewise, the bending over and reaching up necessary to dust furniture and shelves may be difficult.
Home care providers who dust and sweep daily can improve the quality of indoor air. It will also ensure that dust and dirt don’t build up in the home. Sweeping and dusting a few times each week is helpful too. It will also ensure that the dust doesn’t become so thick. So it becomes a big job to get rid of it.
Mopping
Mopping is another household task that can be difficult for seniors to do. When the weather is rainy or snowy, it’s necessary to mop frequently to keep the floor dry by the entryway. So no one slips and falls due to water on the floor. Home care providers can keep floors sparkling and dry, so they are safe and beautiful.
Putting Away Groceries And Keeping The Fridge Tidy
Home care providers can also help seniors be safe and comfortable at home. Putting away the groceries and making sure the food in the fridge hasn’t expired. Getting rid of the expired food will ensure seniors don’t accidentally eat something that has gone bad. Helping seniors put away groceries will make it much easier for seniors. Those who can’t reach high shelves or have trouble bending down to put things in low cabinets or under-sink cabinets.
For more information about how caregivers at La Jolla Nurses Homecare can help your aging parents stay in their own homes, call 858-454-9339. We are a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior care in La Costa, CA, and the surrounding communities.
Today we are the oldest and most experienced private duty agency in San Diego County.She saw a need for quality private duty home health care and she worked diligently to build an agency that filled that need.I am proud to say, her vision is carried on today with our dedicated staff.
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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