31 Oct Top 3 Reasons Why Your Parents Need Home Care
Top 3 Reasons Why Your Parents Need Home Care
If you have aging parents, home care is probably a word they don’t want to hear. It can be difficult to convince parents who have been independent their whole lives to accept help in their golden years. If you think your parents could use some home care assistance, it’s important to make sure you don’t make the suggestion prematurely.
Here are three of the top signs that your parents need home care.
Forgetfulness
Forgetfulness can be a good sign your parents need home care. However, it isn’t the normal forgetfulness that’s a problem. Forgetting where they put the keys or forgetting to call you back when they get home is normal behavior at any age. Other types of forgetfulness may be indicators that it’s time to explore assistance options. If your parent forgets to go to important medical appointments, or if they forget to take important medication, it might be time to look into home care options.
Lack of personal and home maintenance
Maintaining personal hygiene can be difficult as we age. Forgetfulness, arthritis, and tiredness can all contribute to dirty clothes, greasy hair, and overgrown nails. No matter what the reason, if mom or dad isn’t staying on top of their personal hygiene routine, they may need a little help.
It’s important that they keep the home in good condition if they want to continue living there. You should also look into getting your parents home care if they’re starting to let the house go.
Unexpected falls and injuries
A single slip may not be cause for alarm, but if you’re hearing about unexpected falls and injuries on a regular basis, it is a sign that your parents are losing their balance, which is common in old age. Unfortunately, it can result in serious accidents that can result in hospitalization, or worse. If mom or dad frequently gets cuts, bruises, or burns, your parents need home care.
There are many ways you can help your parents get the home care they need. Contact Life & Health Care today to learn how we can provide your parents with meal planning, housekeeping, and much more.