In Home Care Services in Coral Springs

When An Aging Parent Wishes To Age in Place

What do you do when you're worried about a parent or family member living at home alone? At Visiting Angels® Coral Springs, we know these conversations are never easy. In addition to in home care services, we help families navigate these tough situations with empathy and support. 

Aging in place can be a big priority for seniors, but it's hard not to worry about your family member's safety or wellbeing. Here's how to help them remain at home more easily. 

How To Help Seniors Age in Place in Coral Springs 

When it comes to aging in place, it's important to have the right support to do so comfortably, safely, and with dignity. Not sure where to start? Here's how you can help: 

• Talk it out. If you're worried about your loved one, it's often helpful to talk these things through. They may be nervous about asking for help, or they may not even realize how much they've been struggling. Having these conversations now can make it easier to get on the same page moving forward. How is their health? What are a few key areas where they're having difficulty? What are your concerns? These are good places to start. 
• Make a plan. Nobody wants to plan for the worst-case scenario. But it's also important to discuss and plan for aging in place long-term. How will your family member get regular exercise and social interaction? What happens if they have an injury? Is there a family history of health conditions like Type 2 diabetes, and if so, how will they manage? It's useful to have a plan in place for what support they need now and what they may need in the future. 
• Start small. Making sure your parent can live at home safely is a big undertaking. For families in Coral Springs, it can quickly start to feel overwhelming. Try to start off with smaller, more manageable tasks. Take time to set up in home care services. Help them remove a bit more clutter every time you visit. These small tasks can have a big impact. 

Get Started With Regular In Home Care Services 

When you need support with aging in place, you can always depend on our care team. We provide in home care services and more in: 

• Coral Springs
• Sunrise
• Tamarac
• Plantation
• And throughout the surrounding area

Help your parent age in place on their terms. To set up regular in home care services, just call Visiting Angels Coral Springs.