If your mom or dad wants to continue to live independently as they get older, they may need extra support to be safe and comfortable at home. There are several different types of care available to help seniors be healthy and happy at home, including personal care at home.

Whether they need personal care at home help with everyday tasks, medical support, or just companionship, there’s a care option for your senior mom or dad.

Here are five types of care that can help seniors who are aging in place:

Personal Care at Home

Personal care at home services include help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and using the bathroom. For example, a personal care at home caregiver can help your parent shower safely, preventing slips or falls in the bathroom, which is one of the most common places for accidents.

Personal care at home also covers hygiene-related tasks, such as brushing teeth, combing hair, and ensuring your loved one is dressed appropriately for the day. Personal care at home providers helps your mom or dad stay healthy and feel good about themselves.

Home Care

Home care providers can help your senior parent with many household tasks, including housekeeping. They can help seniors with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, running errands, or grocery shopping.

If your mom or dad struggles to keep up with household chores or needs help organizing their day, home care provides the extra hands they need to stay on top of things.

Caregivers can also provide medication reminders and ensure your parent takes their medicine on time. Home care is the most popular type of care for seniors living at home.

Alzheimer’s Care

If your senior loved one has Alzheimer’s or dementia, specialized care designed to address the needs of seniors with dementia can help them live comfortably and safely at home.

Caregivers trained in helping seniors with dementia can help your mom or dad with daily tasks, create a consistent routine for them, and provide mental stimulation to help slow cognitive decline.

They also have the training and experience to help your mom or dad with the unique challenges that come with Alzheimer’s, such as wandering, confusion, or agitation. This type of care offers peace of mind, knowing that your loved one is in safe hands and receiving the support they need.

Companion Care

Companion care focuses on providing social interaction and emotional support to seniors who may feel isolated or lonely. Seniors who live alone have a high risk of becoming lonely and isolated. Companion caregivers spend time with your loved one, engaging in conversations, playing games, and helping your mom or dad stay socially connected.

Medical Care at Home

If your mom or dad has a chronic condition like diabetes or they are recovering from an illness or surgery, medical care at home provides necessary healthcare services.

This type of care is usually delivered by a registered nurse or medical professional and includes services like wound care, physical therapy, medication management, and vital sign monitoring.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Personal Care at Home in Berkeley, CA, please contact the caring staff at Aviva In-Home Care today at (415) 463-1400

Aviva In-Home Care provides exceptional senior home care in the Bay Area, including San Francisco, Burlingame, San Mateo, Hillsborough, Atherton, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Berkeley, Lafayette, Orinda, and surrounding areas.

• Author
• Recent Posts

Evan Loevner

CEO at Aviva In-Home Care

As a former hospital administrator, I launched Aviva with the goal of having a more focused, direct impact on the delivery of care than I could ever accomplish within a hospital setting. For me, the joy of running an organization like Aviva In-Home Care is having the ability to positively improve the lives of individuals needing customized care. As a passionate Bay Area resident, I know that many local seniors can benefit from new approaches to in-home care, that will bring them more connection to the community, and provide families with a greater sense of comfort that their loved one is indeed matched with an ideal caregiver.

Latest posts by Evan Loevner (see all)

• Six Strategies for Better Sleep for Your Elderly Loved One - December 17, 2024
• What to Look for in Senior Post-Hospital Care Providers - December 10, 2024
• Protecting Your Loved One From Falls When Visiting Family Over the Holidays - December 3, 2024