Your elderly loved one may say he’s doing just fine and doesn’t need any help. And in his mind, he may be right. His house isn’t a complete disaster – he manages to make his bed each day and usually gets the garbage out on time. He’s eating fine – even if his idea of eating fine is having frozen pizza for dinner each night. And he’s not missing too many appointments, just an occasional one because the weather was too nasty for him to drive there. When you first introduce the idea of having someone come and provide companion care at home, you may hear from your loved one about why he doesn’t need someone to come every day or several times a week to help.
While companion care at home provider is not a nurse or medical personnel to take care of major concerns, they can help with the little things around the home which then, in turn, will help improve your loved one’s quality of life. And they provide companionship as well which will keep your loved one from feeling lonely.
Here are just some of the “little things” companion care at home providers can help with so that you don’t need to worry about it anymore.
Personal Care
If your loved one is struggling with shaving or keeping his clothes clean and neat, companion care at home providers can help him with personal hygiene care as well as care for his appearance. There might be favorite items of clothing that your loved one is no longer wearing because he cannot put them on or take them off by himself. He might need help buttoning buttons or tying shoes but is too embarrassed to ask for help so he just doesn’t wear those items anymore. A companion care at home provider can help him with those types of dressing tasks.
Nutrition
While your loved one might be feeding himself each day, is he making an effort to eat food that not only tastes good but will help him stay healthy? Many elderly individuals lose some of their appetite making what they do eat even more important so they receive the nutrients and vitamins they need to stay active and healthy. Companion care at home services can help with shopping for healthy ingredients as well as preparing the meals that your loved one will eat. A better diet can mean a better quality of life.
Household
Household chores can become a burden, especially if they’re not kept up with. Having someone come in once a week to take care of the laundry or dust off the bookshelves will keep those tasks from becoming overwhelming. It can also free up your loved one to do things he enjoys instead of being stuck in the home cleaning and organizing.
Even just a little help to complete several smaller tasks each week can be a blessing for your loved one and allow him to continue living independently.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Companion Care at Home Services near Weston CT, please call and talk to our friendly and dedicated staff. (203) 744-8380
Home Care Advantage provides quality Non-Medical Home Care for seniors and families in Danbury, Bethel, Easton, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Southbury, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and surrounding areas.
With over 25 years of healthcare experience working with seniors, our model and approach to non-medical home care services are straightforward, providing you with the compassionate care you deserve. Providing care from the heart is what we are all about; we proactively work with you and your family to develop a care plan designed to meet your specific need for assistance and budget.
In addition to having an extensive work background in healthcare, my recent educational experience allowed me to earn my Doctorate Degree in public healthcare. This achievement enhanced my knowledge of the ever-evolving healthcare delivery system and heightened my awareness that you cannot go it alone to get the best outcome. Additionally, I have seen how some of my family members struggled and were overwhelmed with ensuring that their parents were safe and their needs were met. They did not know who to trust or where to turn for reliable and affordable help. I have made it our mission to be part of the solution allowing seniors to remain independent and be treated with the respect they deserve.
We are committed to providing excellent care for our clients, just as we would care for members of our own families. Please be assured that I will use my knowledge and background to protect and be a trusted resource for seniors and their families.
You can be confident that our caregivers are carefully screened, dependable, and selectively chosen to meet the specific needs of our clients. They are experienced and highly trained to provide excellent quality care and follow a strict professional code of conduct and ethics.
Our caregivers are competitively paid directly by our agency; there is no additional charge to you. Home Care Advantage files Social Security/Medicare, Federal and State Withholding Tax, and Unemployment Insurance for our employees. Workers’ compensation insurance and a fidelity bond cover the caregivers and supervisory staff.
Our caregivers are here for you and will work hard to assist you with your specific needs in the comfort of your own home. It is said that “Home is where the heart is.” Let Home Care Advantage provide care that will enrich your life and help you maintain an independent lifestyle in the comfort of your own home, “where you want to be.” Call us now! We look forward to working with you and your family.
Dr. Beverly J. Ruekberg, DHP, MPH, MA, Ed.
President/Geriatric Care Manager
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