If your senior parent is aging in place and they’re starting to have difficulty keeping up with daily tasks, it may be time to consider elder care. Elder care is help for seniors that can make it easier for them to remain in their homes as they get older. With elder care many seniors can remain in their homes for as long as they want, even if they have medical conditions or mobility challenges.

More than 90% of seniors want to remain in their own homes as they get older. But often as they get older seniors find it harder and harder to keep up with all the things that must be done to maintain the house and take care of themselves.

That’s where elder care can help. A care provider can do things like help with housework, cook meals, do the dishes, do the vacuuming, and shop for groceries. With the extra support that a caregiver provides your senior parent can be safe and comfortable at home if that’s where they want to be.

Signs It’s Time For Elder Care

Often seniors don’t want to admit that they need additional help at home. But if you’re starting to see these signs that indicate your senior parent is having a hard time then it’s time to talk about elder care:

Household Cleaning Not Getting Done

Is there a thick layer of dust on the end tables? Is the kitchen not getting cleaned regularly? Has the sink been full of dishes every time you’ve seen your senior parent lately? If regular household chores are not getting done, or they’re not getting done well then your senior parent probably needs some help.

Falling Or Tripping

If your senior parent has had several falls, or close calls, they need help. Talk to them about home care before a fall causes a serious injury. If they have been tripping, shuffling when they walk, or not moving around much because they are afraid of falling it’s time to call a home care agency.

Forgetfulness or Memory Loss

Memory problems or forgetfulness can make it challenging for seniors to remember appointments, remember what food they need from the store, pay bills, and do other household tasks. A care provider can help your senior parent remember important things and they can make sure they are keeping the house stocked with groceries.

Weight Loss

Seniors who struggle to shop for groceries, prepare meals, or eat nutritiously may experience weight loss or malnutrition. An elder care giver can assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and feeding assistance to ensure that your senior parent receives proper nutrition and maintains a healthy weight.

Wearing The Same Clothes Or Dirty Clothes

If you notice that your senior parent is wearing the same clothes for days at a time or their clothes are consistently dirty, or they smell your senior parent needs household help. Doing laundry is often difficult for seniors because the baskets of clothes are heavy and need to be hauled up and down stairs usually. Elder care can help make sure that your senior parent always has clean clothes.

If you or an aging loved one is considering elder care in Clarksville, MD, please contact the caring staff at Care At Home today. 301-970-9706

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Ann Smith, RN, Realtor® Your local Home care and Home transition expert Ann is a Registered Nurse and a Realtor with a passion and dedication to serving her community. She has over twenty years of nursing experience in pediatric, geriatric, home health care, and care management. She founded Care at Home, a home care company, to provide seniors with services that promote independence and safe aging in place. Ann is dedicated to helping seniors achieve stress-free retirement living by providing comprehensive services from health to home. Ann's mother instilled in her the value of hard work, dedication, and service to others at a young age, which is now a driving force in her home care agency. Her caring and compassionate work with seniors began when she was just 17 years old. She was offered a job as a caregiver. Just as quickly, she instinctively knew that this would be her life's work. She soon became a nurse and has since helped many older adults transition seamlessly into a new phase of life. While helping seniors and individuals with their home care needs, it became apparent that part of the transition process often involved selling their current home for more suitable living arrangements. That's when Ann decided to add real estate services to alleviate stress and enhance her client's experience. It's also how she became known as the Home Transition Agent. Today, Ann helps her mature clients achieve stress-free retirement living by providing in-home care and comprehensive services from health to home. Ann's love for children and dedication to helping families caring for children with chronic health conditions inspired Pediatric Care at Home, a division of Care at Home that provides pediatric nursing care. Ann and her team are dedicated to providing compassionate care to all, from infants to older adults. When Ann isn't busy helping her patients and clients, she volunteers her time at women's shelters and fostering dogs. She and her veteran husband enjoy a simple life in the countryside, where farm animals and country life surround them. Ann also enjoys reading, photography, gardening, and nature walk with their dogs.

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