It’s completely understandable if your elderly family member isn’t excited about the idea of leaving her home before she’s ready to do so. She may feel as if she’ll never be ready to do so. That means finding ways for her to age in place is a big priority for you and for her. Here are some ideas to make that a lot easier and how home care assistance can help.
Look into Home Modifications
Small and simple home modifications can have a big impact for your aging family member. Ramps, handrails, and even rearranging furniture and adding lighting all improve safety and comfort for your senior. You may not have to make all of those changes at once, either. Sometimes just anticipating your senior’s needs by a little bit helps a lot.
Talk with Her Doctor
Talk with your senior’s doctor about what she and you can expect. This is an especially important conversation if your elderly family member has chronic health issues that are likely to become more complicated over time. Find out what you and she can do now to help her in the future. It might be a good idea to request a medication review as well, just to be sure that her medications and dosages are still the right fit for her needs.
Hire Home Care Services
Having home care assistance when she needs it is going to allow your elderly family member to age in place for a lot longer than she might have expected possible. Home care providers can help her with household chores, with personal care tasks, with meal preparation, and with transportation. If there are other needs your senior has, there may be additional services that can help her even more.
Consider Medical Alarms
Medical alarms have proven themselves to be an invaluable tool for aging adults who plan to remain in their homes for as long as possible. A medical alarm gives your senior the ability to call for help if and when she needs it. Depending on the features that she is most interested in, you can find devices with monitoring services, fall detection, and so much more. All of them help to ensure that your senior is safe and that you can rest easy.
Focusing on safety as your primary concern allows you to ensure that the big issues are handle first for your elderly family member. That makes the rest of planning for her to be able to age in place so much easier.
If you or an aging loved one are considering home care assistance in Weston, MA, please contact the caring staff at PlatinumCare + today. Call (617) 237-0867.
PlatinumCare + was born out of the desire and passion to provide the very best home health care possible in Brookline, Dover, Newton, Needham, Watertown, Weston, Cambridge, Lincoln, Sudbury, Belmont, Boston MA, and surrounding areas.
Timothy’s journey spans decades of Managerial experience in IT Operations, Support, and Financial Management, where he honed his skills in creating seamless and technologically efficient systems. His expertise ensures that Platinum Care + operates with precision and reliability, providing a backbone of support that empowers our care services to run effortlessly. His strategic mindset allows us to integrate technology and care to enhance our clients’ experiences and the firm at large.
Brenda brings a wealth of experience in client relations, healthcare services, and sales management. Her innate ability to connect with people and understand their needs drives our client-focused approach. Brenda’s passion for nurturing relationships ensures that every interaction with Platinum Care + is warm, attentive, and deeply respectful of each client’s unique journey.
Both come from a storied and extensive background where community-based homecare was the norm. In their communities, caring for aging or ailing family members was a collective responsibility shared with compassion and unwavering support. This ethos of community care, where love, sacrifice, and empathy are paramount, forms the core of how Platinum Care + approaches homecare. Loving care, deep compassion and comfort.
By blending their unique skills and experiences, Timothy and Brenda have created a sanctuary of care beyond mere service delivery. Their shared mission is to cultivate an environment where clients feel empowered, understood, and cherished. At Platinum Care +, we are more than just caregivers; we are partners in your well-being journey, dedicated to making every moment meaningful and enriched with compassion.
Platinum Care + is where your health and happiness are our greatest priorities. Our commitment to unmatched excellence is reflected in every smile, every touch, and every service we provide.
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