If your parent lived independently for years but is now going to have a caregiver tend to their needs on a part-time basis, ensuring that their home is organized and that all of their essentials are on hand are two steps that you can take before the caregiver arrives to perform the services that they have been hired for. The preparations will keep your loved one safe, plus will make it easy for the caregiver to access the items your loved one needs.
Less Clutter
If your parent is elderly and hasn't had the energy or physical capabilities to clean their home thoroughly, it is a good idea to tackle this project yourself. You can also hire a cleaning crew if a lot of deep cleaning will need to be performed. Inspect furnishings to make sure they are in decent shape. Eliminate clutter and either donate unwanted items or dispose of them. The caregiver who will provide home services should not have difficulty navigating their way through your loved one's home.
At the conclusion of the cleaning project, you will have attained an atmosphere that will be healthy for your relative and that will be welcoming to the caregiver. If your loved one will need any special furnishings or items, including a hospital bed or mobility aids, purchase these items and set them up inside of the room where your parent will be spending the majority of their day.
Essentials
Preparing batches of food that your parent likes or investing in paper products, bed linens, and other essentials that may be needed while the caregiver is present will allow the caregiver to tend to each of your parent's needs, without any interruptions. The diet that your parent eats should be clearly displayed. You can create a list that outlines the meals that you have prepared in advance and write down any dietary guidelines that must be adhered to.
Keep your parent's medicine and other important items within view. Check the status of the essentials every few days. If materials need to be replaced, write a shopping list and make plans to get the items that will be needed on a recurring basis. The caregiver will likely be able to provide light-duty household tasks. Find out what services they will be able to cover, in addition to the ones that are related to the care of your family member.
For more information, contact a local company that offers senior home care services.
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