So, did you watch the last Oscars ceremony? Great fashions and moving speeches, right? Did you notice how many of the world-class stars thanked their parents, in some cases even parents who have already passed on? It is EVERYONE’S greatest wish to validate themselves in the eyes of their parents!
But life isn’t all limelights and memorable moments. As our parents decline with age, our greatest shared experiences fade and more pressing concerns for their current safety, care and health take precedence over the fondest memories.
The aging of our parents is tough: on them and on us. Our heroes from yesterday are often reduced to today’s burden. Love, respect and admiration become tedious additional chores our already overstretched schedules can hardly bear.
It doesn’t have to be this way! Outsource the difficult and time-consuming work! It is possible to ensure good care for your parents in the comfort of their own home without sacrificing your life or your relationship!
A move into a residential facility for seniors or assisted living home can be traumatic. All seniors want to spend the final years of their life in the comfort of home, surrounded by the familiar and the people they love. If the health of your parent(s) doesn’t call for around-the-clock medical care, explore senior home care services!
Senior home care services are provided in the senior’s home! They cover a range of needs from basic house keeping and meals to personal care like bathroom help, and so on. There are also skilled nursing and therapeutic services available which may include:
- Vital Signs and Glucose Monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Pain Management
- IV therapies (Antibiotics / Hydration)
- Administration of Injections
- Medication Management
- Post-Surgical Care
- Rehabilitation
- Wound Care
The best senior home care services’ agencies may provide also:
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
To ensure that your loved one receives the best home care there are several important criteria to keep in mind.
The agency that supplies senior home care service providers should be reputable, licensed, bonded and insured.
You’ll be well-advised to ask beforehand whether the providers have undergone the proper screening, including criminal background check, driving record check, TB test, etc. and have the proper certifications (a valid CPR certificate is a must!) as well as work experience with seniors. (Incidentally, some of the services might be covered by health insurance and / or Medicare!)
Preserve the golden moments of the past you shared with your parents in their full glory! The fact that your youth’s invincible role model may have bladder control problems today shouldn’t cast a shadow on your relationship. Home care for seniors will help you keep the holy and the practical aspects of your relationship with your parent / parents separated as they should be.
Aging diminishes people physically, age doesn’t have to tarnish their spirit. (Keep it in mind because today is them, but tomorrow it will be us.) Treat you parents with the same love and consideration you’d expect for yourself: your kids are watching… and learning. Sooner or later, they’ll follow the example you are setting today.