Our Eldercare Advisor spoke with a daughter the other day who had a concern, she said, “Our Dad just isn’t taking care of himself, and the house is a mess. He doesn’t shave and his clothes are always dirty when I go by.”
When seniors who have usually taken pride in their appearance with a routine of bathing, dressing and grooming begin to lose interest or ability, I usually suggest an assessment of their emotional and physical needs and home safety by our nurse care manager.
She objectively assesses personal well-being, hygiene and the home. With a minimum of homecare a week, most of the problems in these areas can be resolved. A trained, compassionate caregiver really helps improve the senior’s outlook and environment by providing a fresh start to each day and encourages ongoing good habits.
Decreasing home maintenance, overgrown grass or ceasing to make necessary repairs to the home are other concerns. Help with light housekeeping to increase home maintenance helps relieve these stressors.
It is best for all concerned to address these concerns as soon as they are observed. Call today for a complimentary consultation with our Eldercare Advisor. 852-9090