Choosing the type of care that you will arrange for your elderly loved one can be one of the most impactful and intimidating decisions that you make as a family caregiver. You want to make sure that you make the decision that is right for your loved one, but that is also right for you in your role as their caregiver and their adult child. Carefully evaluating the potential benefits of each type of care that is available can help you to select the one that will give your loved one the support, assistance, and quality of life that they desire and deserve.
One type of care that may offer a wide variety of benefits for your elderly parent is referred to as live-in care. In this type of care, two to three care providers divide the days of the week and care for your parent 24 hours a day for between one and four days. During these days, the care provider is giving active care for your parent during the day and then sleeps at night. If there is an emergency situation that requires care, they are available at night, but they do not give regular, consistent nighttime care.
Some things to keep in mind when determining if live-in care is right for your senior include:
• This care provider is not routinely awake and alert at night, but can provide emergency care. This means if your parent consistently needs assistance during the night, this might not be the right choice.
• A live-in care provider is available to provide companionship, support, and their presence at all times, which can offer confidence and a sense of security to those seniors who live alone, particularly at a distance from the rest of their family.
• Because they are with your parent for a longer period, they can form a closer personal relationship with your senior, potentially offering exceptional mental and emotional benefits.
• This care provider will have expectations of certain features within your parent’s home, including a private, separate space to sleep that is not used for other purposes and access to the bathroom, shower, and kitchen for personal use during their “off” hours.
Being a family caregiver for an aging adult can be a tremendous challenge. Elderly care can help. Despite popular belief, having an elderly home care services provider is not just beneficial for those seniors who are of very advanced age or those who have extensive care needs. While these seniors can certainly gain benefits from this type of care, it can also make a tremendous difference for younger seniors and those who only have mild to moderate needs. The highly personalized services that this type of care provider can offer your loved one can help them to save time and energy, fulfill basic activities of daily living and personal care needs, and remain more active and engaged when they are no longer able to drive. This can help your parent to stay safer, healthier, and more comfortable while also preserving more of their independence and autonomy throughout their later years. Because there are various different types of care and this care will be arranged on a completely customized schedule, you can feel confident knowing that there is an arrangement and care style that will specifically address your parent’s individual needs and your needs as their family caregiver.
If you or an aging senior are considering hiring in-home elderly care in Argyle, TX, please contact the caring staff at Ray of Sunshine today! (940) 442-5374.
At the same time, she and her husband were faced with the care of his father on the west coast which presented the unique challenges of long-distance care. These events led to a crash course in the senior care industry and her unending dedication to helping seniors and families in similar circumstances. When not working Cynthia enjoys cooking, gardening and traveling with a focus on visiting State and National Parks.
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