Is It Time For A Professional Caregiver?
It’s common to experience difficulties while completing everyday tasks as you age. The body is a complex organism; the older it gets, the more changes it undergoes and the harder it is for your body to recover. These changes can make tasks like walking, cooking, and cleaning more challenging.
Typically, difficulties with everyday tasks can signal a need for help. If you’re having trouble with mobility, grooming, cleaning, or other daily activities, you may want to consider hiring a professional caregiver.
What Does A Professional Caregiver Do?
The inability to efficiently and effectively perform specific tasks can make it unsafe to care for yourself, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your independence. With the help of professional caregivers, you can continue living in the comfort of your home and rely on their assistance to age safely and with dignity.
Professional caregivers are trained individuals who can help with everything from mobility and cooking to transportation and grooming. Some caregivers also have specialized training to help clients with chronic conditions like dementia or diabetes.
If you’re considering a professional caregiver, it’s essential to understand that caregivers are not medical professionals. They cannot provide medical assistance like medication administration or wound care. They can, however, help clients set medication reminders and provide transportation to doctor appointments to address medical needs.
Signs You May Need A Professional Caregiver
It’s never too early or too late to consider a professional caregiver. However, if you are experiencing any of the following signs, you may want to consider working with a caregiver sooner rather than later.
- You’re having trouble moving with ease.
- You’re experiencing changes to your balance or stability.
- You’ve had a fall in the last six months.
- You can no longer drive or are starting to have trouble driving.
- Loved ones have expressed concerns for your safety.
- A doctor recently diagnosed you with a chronic condition like heart disease or cancer.
- You regularly forget to take medications.
- You live alone and no longer feel safe or comfortable on your own.
- You’re feeling lonely or isolated at home.
- You don’t have loved ones nearby to help you if you’re in an emergency.
Working With A Caregiver From Visiting Angels
At Visiting Angels, we offer all potential clients a complimentary consultation to learn more about our services and better understand how at-home care can benefit them.
After the consultation, our care team will create a customized care plan to address all your needs. We will then match you with one of our compassionate caregivers. We take the matching process seriously and match clients with caregivers who can perform the necessary tasks efficiently. We also want to match our clients with caregivers who share similar interests and personality traits so there’s a foundation for a trusting relationship.
If you’re ready to bring a professional caregiver into your life, message us online, and we’ll help you schedule your complimentary consultation.