Do you need to help your elderly loved one manage their day? There are many elderly people who need help with their daily activities. For instance, some elderly people need help with meal preparation and others might need help with bathing. No matter what type of extra assistance your elderly loved one might need, elder care providers might be able to help.  

Daily Schedule

One of the ways that your elderly loved one can get help with daily activities is through daily scheduling. If your elderly loved one can’t seem to manage their day or they can’t get things done that they need to, someone might need to help them create a daily schedule. If you hire an elder care provider, they can sit down with your loved one to see what needs to get done on any given day. From there, a daily schedule can be created for your elderly loved one. This can be adjusted at any time, as well. However, having a daily schedule can help your loved one to continue being more independent.  

Bathing/Dressing 

Two of the other things that your elderly loved one might need help with are bathing and dressing. Many elderly people need help with these daily activities. If this is the case for your elderly loved one, be sure that you find an elder care provider that will make them feel comfortable. For instance, if your elderly loved one is a woman, they might not want a man helping them to get dressed. You might need to talk to your elderly loved one about this before hiring an elder care provider.  

Dealing with Medications 

If your elderly loved one is on medications, they might need some help ensuring they are taking the proper dosage at the correct times. Many elderly people make mistakes when on prescription medications. They may take too much of any given medication or not take enough of it. If you hire an elder care provider, they can help your elderly loved one to take their prescription and OTC medications correctly.  

Conclusion 

There are many ways that your elderly loved one can get help with their daily activities. These are some of the ways that an elder care provider can assist your loved one in their day-to-day routines and schedules and activities. If your elderly loved one needs additional assistance, talk to an elder care provider about what is needed right away.  

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring Home Care in Seneca, SC, contact Heart of the Carolinas Home Care at 864-991-3116.  Providing Home Care Services in Greenville, Simpsonville, Greer, Anderson, Spartanburg, Mauldin, Seneca, Laurens, Charleston, Columbia and the surrounding areas. 

Sources 

https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/home-health-services 

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Edward Harrison

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Edward Harrison founded the Heart of the Carolinas Homecare in 2007 when he saw there was a need for caregivers that provide non-medical home care services, at a price that most people could afford. It was standard in the industry to require hourly minimums and it was common to be assigned a caregiver, not matched with one based on your individual personal needs. Edward understood that to make a successful relationship between caregiver and client, skills were not enough, personality and compatibility plays as much a role as do skills.

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