No one wants to be put in a nursing home when they age, but if you have an ageing parent that needs caregiving and you are not sure it’s possible to keep at home any longer, you are in the right place. This article discusses ways you can help them receive the care they need without separating them from the place they call home. Pay attention to these five valuable tips:
- Modify their home to enhance comfort and safety
Mobility issues are common among ageing people, and our homes are not built with that in mind. If you want your parents to receive proper home care, you’ve first got to make adjustments to their home’s setup. Start by installing grab bars in your bathroom. These can be temporary or permanent, depending on your future renovation plans.
In addition, consider making their living room and bedroom comfortable by changing the furniture. If you want to donate the old furniture, you might want to arrange a Salvation Army donation pickup, which not only takes the furniture away for free but also issues donation receipts for assurance that your gifts are indeed going to a charity.
- Get a professional caregiver
If there is a need for someone to be around your parents at all times, you have two options: to do it yourself or to get someone to do it for you. Professional caregivers are trained to assist with the basics for elderly and physically challenged people both at nursing facilities and at home. Ensure the caregiver you get is affiliated with a reputable company for safety purposes. They should also have everything that your ageing parent needs in their repertoire, from feeding, bathing, and grooming assistance to medication administration.
- Prepare a meal plan for them
Parents can be stubborn when they age. They are notorious for paying no attention to their health and wanting to eat what they want. You have to intervene to ensure they are getting a balanced diet and staying hydrated. If you have a caregiver, the better, as you will only need to give them the meal plan and an order to stick to it.
- Ensure they are active
Staying fit and mobile might be your parent’s greatest ingredient to aging gracefully at home. You have to make them aware of it so they know precisely why you are inflicting a stay-active regimen on them. Daily walks around the neighborhood and in the backyard can go a long way toward keeping them fit and healthy. If they are wheelchair-bound or have mobility issues, involve an expert in devising the fitness program to ensure only safe and practical activities are included. Conditions such as arthritis may also call for an expert-recommended exercise program.
Endnote
Your parents want to age at home, and so do you. However, this isn’t just about deciding; it’s about sacrificing, giving up preferences, and adopting measures that might not always sit well with them. The above tips might come in handy as you plan your strategy.
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