If your senior parent is living on their own and they need some extra help, there are several different types of home care that can help them do just that. Depending on your senior parent’s health and preferences they can choose from around the clock care, medical care at home, in-home care, and other types of home care.
In-home care is a catch-all type of care that is usually a good choice for seniors who may have some health challenges but want to stay at home. If your senior parent has in-home care a home care provider will visit them on a set schedule to provide help like:
Help with Daily Activities
As people get older, some everyday tasks can become difficult. An in-home care provider can help with these activities, called “activities of daily living.” This includes things like getting dressed, bathing, brushing teeth, and using the bathroom. The caregiver can also help with walking around the house safely or moving from a chair to the bed. These small acts help your parent stay clean, comfortable, and healthy.
Prepare Meals and Assist with Eating
Eating well is very important for seniors. Sometimes cooking a meal can be hard or unsafe for a senior living alone. An in-home care provider can prepare healthy meals that meet your parent’s nutritional needs. They can also help with eating if your parent has trouble using utensils or swallowing. This makes sure your parent gets the right food and enough to eat every day.
Provide Medication Reminders
Many seniors need to take several medicines each day. It is easy to forget when or how much medicine to take. An in-home care provider can remind your parent to take their medicine on time. They may also help organize the pills or check for any changes in how your parent feels after taking medicine. This helps prevent missed doses or wrong medicine use, which can be very dangerous.
Offer Companionship and Emotional Support
Living alone can sometimes feel lonely. Seniors may miss having someone to talk to or share their day with. In-home care providers don’t just help with physical needs—they also offer friendship and emotional support. They can talk, play games, read books, or go for walks with your parent. This helps your parent feel happier and less isolated.
Help with Light Housekeeping and Errands
Keeping a house clean and organized is important but can be tiring for an older person. In-home care providers help with light housekeeping tasks like washing dishes, doing laundry, vacuuming, and tidying up. They can also help with errands such as going to the grocery store, picking up prescriptions, or mailing letters. This keeps your parent’s home safe, clean, and comfortable.
If you or an aging loved one are considering in-home care in Littleton, CO, please contact the caring staff at SYNERGY HomeCare of Parker. 303-953-9924
