Choosing to age in place is what so many seniors are wanting to do for various reasons. This is their home, they are comfortable, and this is where they want to die. However, these may not be comforting thoughts for adult children or seniors or other family members. You may go over and you may not know whether or not it is a good idea to allow them to age in place. Luckily, there are tons of resources that will help keep your senior loved one healthy, happy, and secure while they age in place. 24-hour home care can help your senior mom or dad thrive during their final stages of life.

If you are concerned about your senior living at home alone, that’s okay.  Just because someone cannot live on their own does not mean they need to move from where they are most comfortable. 24-hour home care allows a senior to thrive while the family knows a senior is staying safe. This is one of the best options for a senior who cannot live alone. Here is how to tell if your mom or dad needs more help around the house.

They Are Suffering From Vision Loss

Sometimes a senior loses their ability to see well. This does not mean they are blind, but losing vision can impact quality of life. They may not see tripping hazards, they may not see when things are dirty, and they may not be eating well because they are unable to tell when things have gone bad. Not being able to see well is a huge problem for seniors who want to age in place. It is so crucial to have the right people at home to help guide your loved one. 24-hour home care can help a senior sort through their fridges, get them ready for the day, and ensure everything is out of the way so a senior does not fall down. They are the eyes your senior needs to stay in their own homes.

Drastic Weight Loss

If your senior loved one is not eating enough it can be a sign they need more help with grocery shopping, preparing meals, or even just remembering to eat. Weight loss is never a good sign when a senior wants to age in place for as long as possible. Your loved one may not even know they are losing weight. Every person, regardless of if they are a senior or not, should be within a healthy weight range for their age and height. If a senior is not in that range they will need extra help from doctors and home care professionals.

Their Hygiene Is Suffering

If they have uncombed hair, stinky clothes, or unbrushed teeth they need more help around the house. They may need 24-hour home care to help them brush their own hair and reminders on brushing teeth. These caregivers can also help ensure that a senior has clean clothes and can help a senior get them on every day. This will help keep germs to a minimum and help boost a seniors overall quality of life while living at home.

If you or an aging loved one is considering 24-hour home care in Ellicott City, MD, please contact the caring staff at Care At Home today. 301-970-9706

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Ann Smith RN

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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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