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SENIOR HOME CARE SERVICES IN CORPUS CHRISTI

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Senior Home Care Services In Corpus Christi
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What is Senior Home Care?

There comes a time in most people’s lives when a little extra help is needed to perform everyday tasks. The Home care Association of America reports that “between 2000 and 2030, the number of Americans aged 65 and older will double, reaching nearly 20 percent of the total population.” Of those Americans that reach the age of 65, 70% of them are unable to care for themselves without some assistance.

While it’s normal for family members to step in to provide supervision once a loved one experiences a change in functioning, it might become eventually necessary to provide a professional caregiver. This increased care can benefit both the senior and family caregivers.
The typical indicators of a shift in mental and/or physical status are usually changes in household cleanliness and appearance. Maybe you’ve noticed a subtle change in routines such as unopened mail, uncleaned clothes, or a stack of dishes piling up. Or a change in the performance of daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, dressing, or eating.
Oftentimes it’s apparent when you walk into a loved one’s home that something has changed. If you notice extreme clutter and unsanitary conditions, that usually means that household chores have become challenging for any number of reasons. The situation becomes direr when there are signs of weight loss, bruises due to a change in mobility, and forgetting to take medications.
It becomes a little more serious if you notice a strong smell of body odor or urine or the wearing of soiled or dirty clothes. A noticeable decline in personal hygiene habits and routines means a senior is struggling physically and/or mentally and it’s time to step in. If health issues worsen, a home health provider can help with medication, chronic conditions, vital signs monitoring, and/or exercise and physical therapy.

When is it time to seek in home care?

The services offered by senior home care organizations like Gifted Hands PPC are virtually limitless. Services for seniors receiving in-home care can include, but are not limited to:

Not all home care needs are the same, which is why it’s important to look into your different options. You might seek one of these types:

Licensed medical professional care 

can include physicians, physician’s assistants (PA), nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and specialty home health aides.

Non-medical paraprofessional care

can include home health aides, personal care attendants, homemakers, and companions. They can also help with cooking, shopping, and laundry.

Dementia home care

includes those with some form of licensure focusing on dementia care. They are familiar with all stages of the disease, how it manifests, and how to handle the symptoms.

How to start the conversation about senior home care

Talking to a parent or loved one about needing home care assistance can be uncomfortable and awkward for both parties. No one wants to point out another’s declining health and the need for help doing everyday tasks and assistance with health needs. It’s also difficult to tell a parent or loved one that you need help taking care of them. However, there are ways to make the “home care talk” easier:

Focus on the advantages

It’s important to talk about the advantage of home care and the amount of independence that it provides. Seniors prefer to age in place, so discuss all the advantages of home care compared to assisted living.

Focus on the benefits to others

They might feel that seeking out a home care professional is a hassle for you, but instead, explain how a caregiver would help you out because you can’t be around all the time.

Try respite home care

This is temporary care provided by caregivers. Tell your loved one to give it a try and see how it works out for a short while. One of the biggest hurdles is to get them to agree. This could make their decision easier.

Bring in someone they trust

That could be a friend or family member whom they trust. Or it could be a trusted physician they’ve built a professional relationship with who can assess their physical and mental state and make a recommendation.

Senior Home Care Near You

For many seniors, in-home care is a great alternative to assisted living that allows your loved one to maintain their independence for as long as possible. If you’re considering in-home care services for your loved one in the Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend area, contact us for senior care providers in your neighborhood.

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