Is it time for in-home care?

Your mom and dad are the ones who sacrificed to care for you, to nurture you, and to put everything in place to make sure you thrived. When they age, it can be difficult.

Over the holidays, with family members coming home and maybe seeing their elderly loved ones after a while, they notice the challenges that come with aging.

Here are a few things to watch for that might indicate mom or dad could use some help:

• Is there mail sitting in a pile unopened or stacks of newspapers?
• Are there dirty dishes in the sink?
• Have mom or dad let their appearance turn disheveled?
• Are they forgetful about everyday things like taking their pills?
• Have they stopped engaging with people socially or lost interest in hobbies?
• Do they seem increasingly unsteady on their feet?

If you decide it might be time to have the talk with them, it’s important to be compassionate, never critical. We can help. Our agency pairs seniors with peers over 50 for help with daily needs. Our goal is to keep family members out of senior care facilities and in their homes.

Non-medical home care services we provide range from safety and fall prevention to medication reminders, long-distance check-ins, daily living needs, running errands, transportation to appointments, companionship, meal prep, shopping, light housekeeping and pet care. Give us a call for a free in-home consultation.

Headquartered in Wickliffe, Seniors Helping Seniors serves seniors in Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties. Visit SeniorCareNEO.com or call 440-494-8156 for more information. The minimum is two hours, twice per week, and overnight care is also available. The agency accepts veteran’s benefits, long-term care insurance and private pay.