Caregiver Dover MA
As your loved one’s family caregiver, you might not have thought about the types of assistive equipment that she might need in the future. The fact is that you can’t know for certain exactly what your loved one might need the most, but you can make some educated guesses based on her health.
Bathroom Equipment
The bathroom is a potentially troubling room for your elderly loved one. If she has balance issues or needs extra help in the bathroom, equipment can make that easier for both of you. Some of the types of equipment your loved one might need include:
Elevated toilet seats
Grab bars
Bath benches or shower chairs
Bath lifts
Walk-in tubs
Mobility Equipment
As your loved one ages, mobility can be a big problem for her. Sometimes this is due to your loved one’s health conditions, but it can also become a problem if your loved one just isn’t as active as she could or should be. Eventually, your loved one might need one or more of these types of mobility devices:
Wheelchair
Walker
Cane
Scooter
Lifting recliner
Rolling walker
Chair lift for stairs
Tools to Help Her Dress
Dressing herself is probably something that your elderly loved one has done since her childhood. But as she ages, dressing herself can become difficult and even painful for your loved one. There are a wide range of devices that can help, though, such as:
Zipper pulls
Button tools
Long-handled shoe horns
Sock aids
Reachers and grabbers
Safety Tools and Equipment
Keeping your elderly loved one safe is likely one of your biggest priorities as her family caregiver. The types of safety devices that you need for your loved one can vary dramatically according to your elderly loved one’s health conditions. Depending on her needs, you might need some of the following devices:
Personal alarm systems
Home alarm systems
Web cameras
Phones for hearing- or vision-impaired loved ones
Talk with your loved one’s doctor about her health and her prognosis for the future. This can also help you to determine what kinds of devices your loved one might need in the future.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Caregiver Services in Dover MA, or anywhere in Eastern Massachusetts, please call the caring staff at CARE Resolutions – (508) 906-5572.
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