If you have an aging parent who can no longer take care of herself at home, you are all facing some very serious decisions in the very near 
future. There are many options available for this type of situation, but many of those options are cost-prohibitive in these difficult times. Many children of aging parents either live far away or simply do not have the means or time to attend to their parents’ daily needs; fortunately, there is a solution that falls somewhere in between these two extremes: Here’s a brief look at how and why home care has become the answer for many.
Flexibility
Some seniors need a lot of help, whereas some need much less. Home care help is flexible enough to meet virtually every single need! Whether your parent needs assistance four hours a day, or 24 hours a day, there is a solution for her particular circumstance. Many providers specialize in live-in care: you can have the peace of mind of knowing that your parent is never alone and will always be safe.
Variety of Services
Home care providers offer the same types of services as an assisted living facility, but your parent can remain in the home that she knows and loves. Some of the most common services include:
- Helping with personal hygiene/bathing/dressing
- Incontinence care
- Medication assistance
- Shopping
- Housekeeping/laundry
- Meal preparation
- Light exercise programs
- Companionship
Professionals
When you hire a reputable home care provider service, you can be assured that your parent will be in good hands. The service will conduct extensive screening processes which include drug/background checks, training verification, personality assessment, and so forth. The service will work hard to match your parent with the right professional who will become a real blessing in her life.
When the time for decision finally comes, consider getting quality home care services for your aging parent.
