When your senior parent comes home after being in the hospital it may take them weeks or even months to get back up to the same mobility and dexterity they had before the hospital stay. Some seniors may never get back the mobility they had before the hospital stay. That’s why your senior parent needs personal care at home services.
They are likely going to need assistance getting out of bed to sit in a chair or getting back in bed. And they will probably need help getting to the bathroom and back to bed. They will need assistance bathing and washing their hair. Depending on why they were in the hospital and their condition when they come home your senior parent may need a lot of assistance with personal hygiene tasks. Personal care at home is the best way to give your mom or dad the help they need without taking away their dignity.
It’s very common for seniors to insist they can get up without help, or shower without help because they don’t want to ask their child to help them with personal care. Personal care at home removes the awkwardness from the situation. And, it’s safer for your senior parent to have help from trained caregivers.
If you don’t have training in safe methods to transfer seniors in and out of bed, or you don’t have training in working equipment like slings to help transfer seniors, you could get hurt. And you can also hurt your senior parent.
Some of the other benefits of personal care at home for your mom or dad are:
Preventing Falls and Injuries
Seniors recovering from an injury may be at a higher risk of falls and injuries, especially during activities like bathing and transferring. Caregivers who are trained to help seniors who have a limited range of mobility or who are unable to lift their body weight can help seniors with bathing and other tasks safely.
Assistance with Mobility and Transfers
Seniors recovering from an injury may have limited mobility or difficulty moving around independently. Caregivers can provide assistance with mobility aids such as walkers or wheelchairs, as well as help with transfers between different surfaces like beds, chairs, or bathtubs, using proper techniques to minimize the risk of injury.
Encouraging Rehabilitation Exercises
When they come home from the hospital seniors often need to do rehabilitation exercises to regain strength, flexibility, and mobility. Caregivers can encourage seniors to do these exercises. And they can help seniors do exercises to improve their flexibility and mobility.
Preserving Mom Or Dad’s Dignity
Seniors deserve dignity, privacy, and respect. Your mom or dad may be embarrassed to ask you for help with things like bathing or going to the bathroom. With personal care at home, seniors can get the assistance they need to be safe, clean, and comfortable without having to sacrifice their dignity.
If your senior parent is getting released from the hospital soon, call now to set up personal care at home so they can get care immediately.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Personal Care at Home Services in Humboldt TN please contact the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (731) 300-2300
Senior Solutions Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Jackson, Humboldt, Medina, Milan, Trenton, Brownsville, Madison 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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