Signs Aging Parents Need Help

You want your parent to stay in their home for as long as possible. You’ve noticed, however, that their health or stamina is declining and that makes it hard for them to handle routine tasks. There are signs you should look for when determining the need for the help of a home care services provider.

4 Signs Your Aging Parents Need Help

1. They Missed Appointments or Forgot to Pay Bills

Age-related memory loss happens, but it can be disruptive when it happens too often. This is especially true if your parent has always been great at organizing their calendar.

Has your parent been forgetting to pay bills? Did they miss one or more important medical appointments? If the answer is yes, it’s time to look into getting them organized.

You may need to keep a schedule of their upcoming appointments or due dates on bills. Give them a call when something is coming up. If they no longer drive and you have pressing matters of your own, home care services providers offer transportation to and from businesses, medical offices, and stores.

2. The House is a Mess

The busier you are, the harder it can be to keep your house clean. If your parent is retired and has plenty of free time, a messy or dirty house may be a sign that they struggle with certain tasks.

It may be too hard for them to carry a vacuum to an upper floor. Maybe cupboards are a mess because they can’t bend over or safely climb a step stool. Laundry may be too heavy for them to carry downstairs to the washer and dryer.

With all of these issues, home care services may be the best solution at taking care of light housekeeping.

3. They’ve Fallen and Injured Themselves

Mobility changes with age. If your parent has tripped on something, fallen out of bed, or slipped trying to get out of the shower, senior care professionals can help. Not only can they point out potential hazards with routine mobility, but a caregiver can be there to help with mobility issues during the day.

4. Your Parent Calls You Too Often

If your parent is lonely or feeling isolated, you may get calls throughout the day. This may be fine at times, but in the middle of a workday, numerous calls can become an issue. By taking to a home care services provider and hiring a caregiver, your parent has someone to go for walks with, join on excursions, or talk to when boredom strikes.

Senior home care services help your aging parent live safely at home. Call a home care services provider today to learn more about all the options that are available.

Contact Sonas for Personal Care Services in Florida

If you or an aging loved one are considering personal care services in Florida, contact the caring staff at Sonas Home Health Care. Call today (888) 592-5855.

Jillian Miller BSN, RN

Director of Nursing at Sonas Home Health Care

This blog was reviewed by Jillian Miller BSN, RN — Director of Nursing for Sonas Home Health Care’s Tampa Bay market — for clinical accuracy. Jillian Miller has been a nurse for 16 years — working primarily in pediatrics. She believes the best part of working with the pediatric population is when you see smiles from clients when you first enter the room. She loves seeing the difference you can make in families’ lives while providing the best care possible for them.