Most adult children of seniors want to see their parents living their best life in their golden years. We want all their needs to be met and for them to be able to enjoy each day to the fullest. Unfortunately, as people age, these things can sometimes be hard for them to do on their own. The good news is that elder care can help to improve your parent’s life, which can be especially important if you don’t live nearby. If you’re uncertain what elder care can do for your parent, here’s a brief description of just a few ways an elder care provider can improve your parent’s life.
Healthy Meals and Snacks
Preparing meals and snacks for themselves can be difficult or even impossible for some older adults. They may lack cooking skills or have impairments that make it hard to do the steps involved. An elder care provider can make sure your parent continues to eat food that enhances their health by taking them grocery shopping and making meals and snacks for them.
A Clean House
Living in a dirty house is not only unpleasant, it can also pose a health risk. Germs in the kitchen can get into foods and dust building up on surfaces can aggravate allergies. In addition, having a house that isn’t clean may keep your older family member from inviting family and friends to visit, leaving them lonely and isolated. An elder care provider can keep the house clean, doing tasks like vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, and more.
Fall Prevention
Falling is a real risk for older adults. A fall can result in broken bones or other serious injuries. There are many things in the home that can result in a fall as well as outside hazards. An elder care provider can assist with fall proofing the house by removing throw rugs that could cause the senior to trip. They can also keep the house picked up, so that items aren’t left lying in the walkways. An elder care provider can also accompany your parent when they go out of the house, giving them someone to lean on and watch out for things that could cause a fall, like uneven or slippery surfaces.
More Time to Do What They Enjoy
Another way an elder care provider can greatly improve your parent’s life is by giving them the time they deserve to do the things they enjoy. Even if your parent is still capable of cleaning their own house or cooking meals, these tasks may take longer than they once did because of age. When an elder care provider takes care of these kinds of tasks, your parent won’t have to do them, so they can spend more time engaging in hobbies, socializing with friends and family, or simply relaxing.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering Elder Care in Olney, MD please contact the caring staff at Mercy Care Providers, LLC today at (301) 260-0688.
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