Excessive Clutter In A Senior's Home Can Be An Accident Waiting To Happen Caregivers can help you or your loved one deal with the hazard of over-accumulation. After a lifetime of living in one location, things can accumulate, leaving the family home packed tight with items from the lives of many people. Seniors may find themselves overwhelmed with all the memories and souvenirs in their homes. This is especially true when the time comes for them to move. Perhaps they have chosen to move to an assisted living facility or they are moving in with another family member. Maybe they have not reached this point yet, but they want to make their personal surroundings more inviting. If they are now living in an “empty nest,” it may be time for them to let go of some things from the past and enjoy their homes as all their own. If you are a senior and you need assistance sorting through a lifetime of household goods, you can call on the services of a companion aide, or caregiver, like those from Windsor Ontario’s Amy’s Helping Hands, to help you with this kind of…
Household Clutter and Poor Hygiene Could Be Signs that Your Loved One is Suffering from Depression Relying on a caregiver can greatly increase a senior’s quality of life and safety when they have trouble caring for themselves Learn more about getting good care from a bonded, insured professional. Email us at care@amyshelpinghands.ca or call 519-915-4370. Children of seniors may have a difficult time determining if their parent needs additional help. Their parents may be reluctant to share their daily struggles with their children because they are embarrassed or feel they may be a burden. In other cases, seniors may not even realize they are struggling. If you are concerned that your senior parents may be having issues, but you know they are not ready to move into a care facility, consider hiring an in-home caregiver. North Bay Seniors can call on the services of Sequoia Senior Solutions for help with day-to-day life in their home. If you are a child of senior parents and you suspect they could use some additional help, consider the following signs: 10. The next time you are visiting…
