Your dearly loved elderly family member has had a long and productive life, but now he’s beginning to show signs that he’s no longer as active as he once was. He may need help remembering to take important medicines or to prepare his own meals. He might not be able to drive to a grocery store or wash the dishes. If he has a pet, caring for it likely has become a burden. For financial reasons or because he would prefer not to do it, moving to an assisted living facility is out of the question. For your family member, Professional Senior Caregivers can be the answer to his dilemma
If your family member has trouble moving easily, caregivers can come to the home to help her bathe, get dressed and get ready for the day or for bed. No matter what time of day or night your family member needs help, a caregiver can help meet her needs. The caregiver is there to prepare meals when needed, clean up from them or do other light housekeeping. When your family member needs items from the grocery store and isn’t able to get them herself, a caregiver can do the shopping for her. Daily dog walking and pet care are also some of the necessary household chores and personal services your family member needs that a caregiver is able to provide.
One of the things elderly family members miss most as they grow older is the companionship of family and friends who are either no longer with them or too busy. Professional Senior Caregivers understand how important companionship is and are dedicated to offering the friendships that help build trust between the caregiver and your family member. Even if the caregiver is much younger than your family member, the two of them can develop a close relationship as they get to know each other. A good professional caregiver service works to match client with caregiver so that beneficial relationships can grow.
If you and your family member live in the Louisville area, Acti-Kare of Louisville can provide personal care, home care, companionship and even transportation at any time it’s needed, no matter what time of the day or night. You can visit Website to learn more about this important service that can help your elderly family member remain independent longer.
