If your senior parent is recovering at home from an illness, a hospital stay, or a fall elder care can help them stay safe and comfortable throughout their recovery. When your mom or dad is recovering, they shouldn’t be alone. But it’s not always possible for family members to be with them around the clock. Elder care can fill in the care gaps and make sure your mom or dad isn’t alone.
During recovery seniors often need extra help with things like getting out of bed, getting to the bathroom, and taking their medications. They also need someone in the home to help them by preparing meals, doing the dishes, taking out the trash, doing the laundry, and doing other chores.
If your mom or dad has elder care they will have dedicated support available whenever they need it throughout their recovery. A home caregiver can help your mom or dad with things like:
Transportation
As your mom or dad recovers they will have follow up medical appointments, checkups, and therapy appointments that they need to get to. But, taxis or rideshares can be stressful and even painful for seniors in recovery. Often taxis and rideshares can’t accommodate seniors who have a hard time getting in and out of vehicles. They also may not be willing to take the extra time that seniors need.
With elder care a caregiver that your senior parent trusts can take them to their appointments, stay with them, and get them back home safely. You won’t have to take time off work to take them to their appointments and your mom or dad won’t have to go to their appointments alone.
Nutritious Meals
During recovery, it’s very important that your mom or dad is getting regular nutritious meals. But, they won’t be able to cook for themselves. A care provider can make your mom or dad’s favorite comfort meals to encourage them to eat well and recover their strength. They can also make sure your mom or dad is drinking water and staying hydrated.
Laundry
Your mom or dad could need clean clothing, clean sheets, or clean towels throughout the day. A care provider can change the sheets, wash linens and towels, and make sure that your mom or dad has lots of clean cozy pajamas so they can be comfortable as they recover. Being comfortable is a big part of recovery.
Shopping and Errands
While your mom or dad is laid up a care provider can also take care of household tasks like grocery shopping, going to the bank, going to the post office, and running other errands.
They can pick up prescriptions at the pharmacy, get any medical equipment that your mom or dad needs, and make sure the pantry is stocked. It can be a huge help for you and your mom or dad to have a caregiver running household errands.
Help Getting Around
A care provider can also give your mom or dad a shoulder to lean on as they start to get out of bed and move around the house. The comfort of having someone in the home to help them can make your mom or dad feel less alone.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Elder Care in Henderson, NV, please contact the caring staff at Compassion Crest Home Care today at (702) 385-0920
Compassion Crest Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Las Vegas, NV, and the surrounding areas.
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