Have you been helping out your elderly loved one? Maybe this is your parent or your grandparent. They may have needed your help at the beginning with laundry, for example. However, as time goes on and your elderly loved one gets older, they may start needing your help with more things. How will you know when they need more help if they don’t tell you? There are some signs that you can look for. Before worrying about the extra help your elderly loved one might need, it should be noted that you can always hire senior home care providers to care for your loved one if needed.

Having a Messy Home

Senior Home Care Selma CA -Knowing When It’s Time for Senior Home Care

When you go into your elderly loved one’s home, what do you see? Are there crumbs on the floor? Are the carpets dirty? Do you see dishes sitting in the sink? Is there a lot of clutter in their house? If you only notice this every once in a while, that is normal. However, if this is going on regularly, your elderly loved one likely isn’t able to do these tasks on their own as well as they used to. They might need help from you or senior home care providers.

Worsened Hygiene

How was your elderly loved one’s hygiene when you went over there the last few times? Did you notice that your elderly loved one had messy hair or dirty clothes on? Were they a bit smelly? Did they have more acne than usual? If you notice that your elderly loved one has worsened hygiene, this could signify they aren’t able to keep themselves clean as well as they did in the past. It is important for your elderly loved one to know this is nothing to be ashamed of. They can get help from you or senior home care providers.

Mobility Problems

How was your elderly loved one moving around when you saw them the last few times? Did it seem more difficult for them to get up out of a chair? Was your elderly loved one struggling to walk across the room? If you notice that your elderly loved one has issues moving around, this means they have an increased risk of falling. It might be a good idea to hire senior home care providers to be there with your elderly loved one regularly. They can help your elderly loved one to prevent falls. They can help them to move around better, too.

Deciding it’s Time for Senior Home Care 

Are you wondering whether your elderly loved one needs more help? There are numerous things that might be going on to make you think this. If you notice the above-mentioned signs, it may be best for you or senior home care providers to help out your loved one more often.

Sources:  https://www.dhs.gov/employee-resources/blog/2019/06/14/does-your-elderly-loved-one-need-help

If you or an aging loved one are considering Senior Home Care Services in Selma CA, please contact the caring staff at Everlight Home Care today. Call us at 559-353-2847.

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Gina Kendall

Gina Kendall has over 25 years of work experience serving the aging and the disabled. Her extensive experience in care and management began as a Social Services Coordinator in skilled nursing facilities. While working in this capacity, she became aware of the need for, and the importance of, good, quality, home care. Gina worked with families to keep their loved ones home and avoid a return visit to the hospital. As she continued her career of service, she began working with the disabled population helping to expand and improve their independence throughout all aspects of life.

This combination of experiences has afforded Gina a unique view of the needs of the aging and the disabled and how to best serve those needs in a home setting.

Gina’s Central Valley roots run deep. She earned her BA degree from Fresno State in 1993 and has lived and worked in Fresno for the past 20 years. In addition to raising her family in Fresno, she is actively involved in her local church and is a volunteer for various local community organizations.

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