Deciding that your loved ones need in home care is never a simple decision. Even harder is deciding who will provide that care. There are many questions you have to ask when looking at home caregivers. Who can you trust to let into your life? Into your home? Who will have your senior’s best interests in mind?
When choosing an in home caregiver in Golden Valley, follow these tips from SYNERGY HomeCare to find the best fit for your loved ones:
1. Get Your Senior On Board
As Kyle’s parents aged, he found he needed to do more and more for them. He paid their bills, did the yard work and scheduled doctors’ appointments. But with a full-time job and a family of his own, Kyle couldn’t keep running over to his parents’ home every time they needed something. So, he decided to hire a caregiver to come in a few hours every day to help out.
If you think your parents could use help taking care of themselves, talk with them about it. Older people can be set in their ways and may not be open to the idea. They often don’t want to admit they need help. Kyle handled it by telling his dad he was going to get him “a butler” to help them out – something the 85-year-old found very appealing.
2. Find Someone Trustworthy
Once your parents are on board, the most important thing is to find someone trustworthy. The caregiver also needs to be reliable – someone who will be there on time and be mindful of your parents’ schedules, as well. Do background checks and ask for references.
3. Take Personality Into Account
Take their personality into account, and consider how they will get along with your parents. Someone who is very talkative and outgoing might be too much if your parents are private people. Or it could be just what Mom and Dad need to encourage them to stay active.
4. Look for Balance
You will also want to find someone who can provide care while still fostering a sense of independence. Even though your parents are older, they don’t need to be babied.
At SYNERGY HomeCare, we ensure caregiver excellence and safety with rigorous hiring standards, continuous supervision, 24-hour support and extensive training and education. We can help you find the perfect caregiver for your loved one.
SYNERGY HomeCare Golden Valley provides in home care services and elderly care services. Contact us today for a FREE in-home care assessment.
