Care for Mom or Dad
Care for Mom or Dad
You depended on your parents before you were able to take care of yourself, and they supported and cared for you well after you became independent. Now you want to provide the best care for them as they start to become dependent on others.
We know you have the highest of expectations. We do too. And our goal is to exceed yours. Our mission is to enhance lives through compassionate care and customized services that meet each individual’s unique needs.
We strive to be the best by offering the ultimate in service, convenience and peace of mind for you and your family.
Where to Start
With 87% of seniors preferring to remain in their own homes as they age, your parents probably want the same. However, be sure to ask them what they want instead of making any assumptions. The earlier you share concerns with them and involve them in planning and decision making, the easier the transition will be for everyone.
So, start by asking your parents if they want to remain in their own home. If so, evaluate how fit their current home is to accommodate them as they age. Consider things like stairs and railings, lighting and whether bathrooms are spacious enough to accommodate eventual adaptive equipment. Modern Health Home Care also offers a free home safety assessment as part of our initial in-home consultation.
Next, discuss what type of help they would like to have today and in the future. Typically, seniors will progress from only needing Companion Care to requiring both Companion and Personal Care services.
Are Your Parents Resistant to Help?
Try these useful tips if your parents resist the idea of home care or call to brainstorm other approaches for your specific situation.
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Companion Care
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Companion care refers to assistance with basic household tasks, such as meal preparation, medication reminders, sorting mail and paying bills, laundry and light housekeeping. It also includes companionship, entertainment and social interaction. Companion care services are valuable for individuals living alone, as well as couples.
Personal Care
Personal care is hands-on help with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting and incontinence care, walking and eating. Many individuals in need of personal care have some medical condition that prevents them from doing these tasks for themselves. However, healthy aging can also lead to needing this type of assistance.
