Are you struggling to find a balance between protecting your parents while not infringing on their need for an independent life? If so, you are not alone.
Countless adults become caregivers or guardians for their aging parents, often finding it necessary to place their loved one in alternative housing or use companion care. It can be a challenging time for families since most are not experienced in choosing a facility or making appropriate adjustments for elderly home-safety issues.
Signs your loved one may need alternate care
- Not paying household bills on time or at all
- Not recognizing need for necessary household repairs and maintenance
- Safe driving becomes challenging (increase in violations, frequently lost)
- Has poor nutrition (doesn’t prepare meals or misses meals completely)
- Neglects personal hygiene (dirty hair/nails, poor oral hygiene, body or urine odor, dirty clothes)
- Loses track of medications (missed or over-doses, misplaces pill bottles)
- Reluctant to leave house (doesn’t visit friends/family, sleeps long periods, uninterested in usual hobbies)
- Declining mobility (shows difficulty going up and down stairs, walks unsteady on level ground)
- Shows poor judgment (making decisions that would likely cause harm to self or others)
The counselors at itherapyrx will work with your family to help address the needs of your loved one. We can:
- Provide senior care options, counseling, referrals and facility evaluations.
- Recommend in-home elderly safety adjustments to allow your loved one to stay in their own home.
- Save you time by locating a quality care facility in your area.
- Work with you to find the best facility for your loved one’s personal, medical and budget needs.
If you or someone you know needs caregiver support, please schedule an appointment with an iTherapyRX counselor to discuss your family’s needs.
