Family caregivers are getting squeezed on all sides these days. As members of the “Sandwich Generation,” today’s family caregivers who are taking care of senior parents and trying to raise their kids can get overwhelmed very easily. But senior home care providers can help with care of your senior parent.
If your mom or dad wants to keep living independently but needs help to be safe and comfortable at home you don’t have to provide that help all on your own. Senior home care is dedicated care for seniors who are living in their own homes. If your mom or dad has senior home care you won’t need to worry about them living alone, and you won’t have to work so hard to be there for them.
Some of the things that family members of seniors should know about senior home care for seniors living independently are:
Care Is Customized
Senior home care is designed to meet the needs of seniors at every stage of the aging process. If your senior parent only needs a little help now but needs more help as they get older the care they receive can change to meet their needs. And if your senior parent has a condition like Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s specialized care that meets the needs of seniors with those types of conditions is available too.
Caregivers Are Trained And Highly Qualified
You won’t have to worry about who is going into the home of your senior parent. All of the people who work as caregivers go through rigorous training, background checks, and education so that they know how to meet the unique needs of seniors living independently. A home care agency will be happy to share the credentials and training that their staff have if you have questions.
Your Input Is Essential
The care providers who work with seniors want and encourage family communication when it comes to caring for a senior parent. Family caregivers are strongly encouraged to be involved in creating custom care plans, evaluating the senior’s assistance needs, and providing feedback. Senior home care is a collaboration between care providers and family members.
Costs and Financial Planning
It’s normal for family caregivers to have concerns about the costs of senior home care. Talk to the customer service reps at local care agencies. They can give you cost estimates and tell you more about insurance coverage and all of the different types of financing available to help offset the cost of care.
Often family caregivers are surprised by how affordable senior home care is compared to the cost of assisted living or other types of care for seniors.
Personality Matches Matter
Your senior parent can choose a caregiver who they have a good connection with. Your mom or dad will always have the option to work with a new caregiver if they don’t click with a particular caregiver. Building trust and being able to communicate openly is essential, and home care agencies encourage seniors to choose care providers that they feel a friend connection with.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Senior Home Care Services in Baxter TN please contact the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (931) 208-1019
Senior Solutions Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Cookeville, Algood, Baxter, Monterey, Sparta, Smithville, Livingston, Dodson Branch, Gainesboro, Putnam County, and surrounding areas.
Over the years, we have expanded, providing service in all 95 counties throughout Tennessee, and we now have a growing presence in Georgia.
Senior Solutions is recognized as a top 5% independent agency and a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree in 2018, 2019, and 2020. These types of awards matter to us because they show growth in our goal of eventually touching a million lives. We’re excited to continue that growth and to touch even more families with our commitment to quality care!
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