If your senior is starting to move a little slower and need a little more help around the house, it’s time to consider home care. Home care can help seniors continue to live in the home where they are happy and comfortable by taking on some of the household tasks for them. But there are several different types of home care for seniors. The type of care that your mom or dad needs now may be different from the care they need in the future. And if your mom or dad has a fall or wants to recover at home after an injury or illness that put them in the hospital they may a different type of care then.
Here’s a quick look at the most common types of home care to help you decide what works best for your senior, now and in the future:
24-Hour Home Care
Who It’s For: Seniors who need constant supervision or round-the-clock assistance due to advanced medical conditions, severe mobility issues, or memory-related disorders like Alzheimer’s. Specialized Alzheimer’s care is also available for seniors with Alzheimer’s.
24-hour home care means that a caregiver is always in the home with your mom or dad to help with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and using the bathroom. It’s ideal for seniors who may be prone to wandering, have frequent medical emergencies, or require help throughout the night.
Home Health Care
Who It’s For: Seniors recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery, or those with chronic medical conditions requiring skilled nursing or therapy.
Home health care involves medical services provided by licensed professionals like nurses, physical therapists, or occupational therapists. It’s designed for seniors who need wound care, medication management, physical therapy, or other treatments at home but do not require hospital stays. Home health care can help seniors recover more comfortably while still receiving professional medical attention.
Home Care
Who It’s For: Seniors who need help with daily activities but do not require medical care. All seniors can enjoy the benefits of home care.
Home care focuses on non-medical support for your senior parent. A care provider can you’re your mom or dad with cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, and transportation.
It’s a great option for seniors who are independent in some areas but need help with tasks that have become more difficult due to age-related limitations. Home care can reduce the stress of household chores and make daily life easier for seniors who want to remain in their own homes.
Companion Care
Who It’s For: Seniors who are socially isolated or need emotional support but are still mostly independent. Most seniors who are aging in place benefit from companion care at home.
Companion care is designed to provide social interaction and emotional support for seniors who have a hard time getting out of the house or are alone most of the time.
Caregivers engage seniors in activities like playing games, doing crafts, or simply having conversations. They may also assist with light household chores or transportation for errands and appointments.
This type of care is perfect for seniors who don’t need much physical help but could benefit from having someone around to keep them company and reduce feelings of loneliness.
Personal Care At Home
Who It’s For: Seniors who need assistance with personal hygiene and mobility but don’t require medical care.
Personal care at home helps seniors with tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. It’s a great option for seniors who have difficulty with showering and maintaining good hygiene their own due to mobility challenges, arthritis, or other physical limitations. Personal care helps seniors maintain their independence and dignity.
If you or an aging loved one are considering home care in Dover, 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.
All with decades of experience, Tim in IT Operations, Support, and Management, Brenda in Client Relations, Healthcare Services & Sales Management, and Anne in Healthcare as a Nurse Practitioner combined their skills to form what is now PlatinumCare +.
As immigrants to the US, all came from backgrounds where Healthcare for aging parents was a responsibility of the immediate family and the entire community. Aging, sick, or terminal community members were cared for physically, emotionally, and financially by family, friends, including strangers! This community approach, Healthcare with a difference, delivered with the utmost love, care, sacrifice, and passion, forms the basis of how PlatinumCare + grounds itself.
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