Home Care Services for Aging Parents

There will come a time when your senior parents will need more help and support. Even if you have the means and the ability to step in and care for your aging parents or relatives, being a caregiver is an enormous responsibility that is both physically and emotionally draining. While the public healthcare system offers some care to meet a person’s basic hygiene needs, most families recognize the need to supplement the public system with a combination of family caregiveing and seeking the help of a private home care agency. 

Knowing how and when to get outside help from a premier home care service is an important step in maintaining a positive relationship between you and your elderly parents.

In most cases, seniors would prefer to stay in their homes for as long as possible. Staying at home can support both emotional and physical health, as seniors feel comforted and happy being surrounded by familiar things and memories. However, as the needs of the elderly change, added support will be required in order for them to safely remain at home.

Three Types of Home Care Services to Consider

When the decision is made to seek out senior home care support, there are several options to be aware of. Since every senior is different and will have different needs, take some time to learn what a premier home care service can offer or what home caregiver services may be available in your local area. Some of the more common services to choose from are detailed below.

Personal Care Services

As we age, personal care tasks can become more difficult and even overwhelming. Even if you are able to help your senior loved one with some personal care tasks, having a qualified in-home caregiver assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, transferring, and other activities can help them feel more dignified and help keep some relationship boundaries.

The professional team members from iCare Home Health not only have experience and advanced skills to support your loved one, but they will also observe, record, and report any noticeable change in your family member’s condition in the home environment. The added support from a premier home care service, like iCare Home Health, can provide both peace of mind and a much-needed break for busy caregivers.

Household Chore Services

In addition to having trouble with self-care, aging seniors can also find it hard to keep up with household chores and home maintenance. Your local Mississauga and area health care agencies can help you find support that will assist your senior loved one with both housekeeping duties and even handyman services to help with yard work or minor home repairs. Ensuring that a senior’s home is well looked after will also help avoid unnecessary injuries or accidents. 

Connected Support Services

Taking care of physical needs is a top priority, but supporting emotional and mental health needs is important too. In order to make sure that seniors are still able to attend all the necessary appointments, pick up groceries and run other errands, as well as attend social functions, caregivers should explore services such as a ‘Friend At Home’ that can help maintain independence and social interaction. Maintaining social interactions and community connections can prevent seniors from feeling isolated and alone.

Home Care Services are Here to Help

It can be difficult to come to terms with the fact that your aging parents may need some help and that you, as a caregiver, could also use some support. iCare Home Health is committed to delivering best-in-class personalized home health care services that improve quality of life for our clients living in Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, and Milton. We would love to help and support your family. Please contact us for a free assessment of your needs and to learn more about the services we offer.