Caring for an aging loved one can absorb a lot of your time depending on their needs and health issues. And while there are often numerous day programs or activities for your loved one to attend, finding services in the evenings can be much harder. And if you work evenings or have other family members who need the majority of your attention at night, you might find it tough to balance caring for your aging loved one and managing your day-to-day life. One option is hiring a professional from a provider that offers 24-hour home care services.
Hiring 24-hour home care providers doesn’t mean the person moves in with your parent, but they will help you find a caregiver to assist around the home of your loved one during those non-9-5 hours. They can come to the home in the evening hours, overnight, or in the pre-dawn morning hours, whenever you think an extra hand will help.
Here are some areas 24-hour home care providers can assist with.
Dinner and/or Before Bed Snacks
If dinner is a hectic time for you, or you need to be at your home providing dinner for your children, you might find having someone come into your loved one’s home each evening to prepare a healthy meal might be a great choice. Your 24-hour home care provider will follow any dietary needs your loved one has and can help with clean up afterward as well. They can also stay while your loved one eats her meal, making the meal more pleasant by providing companionship. This can often also help ensure your loved one eats all of her food.
If your loved one needs something to eat at the end of the night, your provider can also help prepare that food as well.
Bedtime Routine Help
Having a 24-hour home care provider at the home right before bedtime might be of great assistance to your loved one as well. They can help with hygiene tasks such as brushing her teeth, combing out her hair, and even help with bathing if needed. If your loved one has a medication she needs to take before bed, a 24-hour home care provider can help remind her to take her medication along with any other instructions (such as drinking a glass of water with it or eating a small snack).
Cleaning Up
After your loved one has gone to bed, having a 24-hour home care provider in the home to clean up from the day’s messes can be a great relief for you. You can focus on your family’s laundry or just relax while your 24-hour home care provider makes sure your loved one’s home is ready for tomorrow.
Observation and Assistance
You might worry about if your loved one is going to bed when she should or taking her medications. Having a 24-hour home care provider in the evening hours can let you rest easy knowing someone is there making sure she doesn’t forget to take care of her basic needs.
If you or an aging loved one are considering 24-Hour Home Care Services in Framingham MA please contact the caring staff at Care Resolutions, Inc today. (508) 906-5572
CARE Resolutions, Inc provides quality 24-Hour Home Care for seniors and families in Walpole, Dover, Wellesley, Framingham, Norfolk, Quincy, Weston, Medfield, Boston, Sherborn MA, and surrounding areas.
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