Have you ever stopped to consider the help your dad needs to maintain as healthy and happy at home as he can? He may have chronic health conditions, but that doesn’t mean he has to risk his safety as he ages. Learn more about the benefits of companion care when it comes to aging at home.
Help With Housework
Your dad doesn’t like to do the housework. His vacuum is too heavy, so he waits until you’re free to vacuum his stairs and upstairs bedroom. Hire companion care services for light housekeeping tasks.
His caregivers can vacuum carpets, dust furnishings, and dry mop hardwood floors. He has a caregiver go do the laundry, iron anything that needs ironing, and put things where they go when the items are folded.
Someone Else Can Cook Meals
With a caregiver stopping by each day, your dad has someone to cook meals for him. He no longer has to eat a meal alone. He has a caregiver there for conversation while he eats.
He can work with his caregiver to create a weekly menu. If he needs groceries, his caregiver can take him to stores to shop for the items he needs. Back at home, his companion care attendant puts groceries away and makes sure items that need the freezer or refrigerator are stored properly.
After the meal, his caregiver can wash dishes, run the dishwasher, dry everything, and put it away. Counters get wiped down and the sink is rinsed and sanitized before the caregiver leaves for the day.
Your Dad Has a Driver
Your dad’s doctor recommends that he stops driving. Maybe his vision has worsened to a point that driving is unsafe. Or, he may not be able to turn far enough to properly check his blindspots as lumbar arthritis sets in. If he shouldn’t drive, make sure his keys are put away where he can’t get them.
A caregiver can take your dad everywhere he needs to go. He can have his caregiver drive him to medical offices, dental offices, friends’ homes, or area shops and businesses. Your dad’s caregiver can help him shop or sit in the car and wait for him.
What if your dad is feeling trapped at home? He hasn’t been outside in weeks and really just wants to get out, but he doesn’t have errands to run. His caregiver can take him on a scenic drive through the mountains or along the shore. He has a friend to chat with during all of these chores and fun outings.
Once you’ve realized that companion care at home is exactly what your dad needs, call an agency and talk to a specialist. Your dad can have caregivers available to keep him company, help him with daily routines, and take him on outings. Call a companion care at home agency to get started.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering Companion Care at Home in Coatesville, PA please contact the caring staff at Harmony Companion Home Care today. (610) 910-6015
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