5 Things Visiting Angels Caregivers Do to Keep Seniors Safe
As older adults age, they often face various difficulties that can impact their safety and quality of life. Fortunately, for seniors who have a professional caregiver, many of these challenges can be overcome.
How Caregivers Ensure Well-Being for Farmington Seniors
At Visiting Angels Farmington/Cape Girardeau, ensuring the safety and well being of our clients is our number one priority. If you’re considering hiring professional assistance for your senior loved one, here are five things their caregiver can do to maintain their safety and security at home.
Assist with Fall Prevention
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries for seniors in the United States. Our fall prevention services can help keep seniors steady on their feet. Home care providers will start by conducting a home safety assessment to evaluate potential hazards in the home. From there, they’ll make recommendations for safety modifications, create a clutter free environment by performing light household chores, help seniors bathe and perform tasks in a safe manner, and more as needed.
Manage Medications
It’s essential for seniors to stick to a proper medication schedule in order to avoid health complications. Their Visiting Angels caregiver will provide assistance organizing pills and give regular medication reminders so that seniors can manage their conditions effectively.
Provide Social Connection
Social isolation is a major concern for older adults, and can have serious impacts on both their physical and emotional health. Our companion care services alleviate some of the feelings of loneliness and anxiety that your senior loved one may experience. Caregivers offer reliable companionship, meaningful conversation, and shared activities, like visits to the Farmington Public Library and Farmington Farmers Market.
Support Nutrition and Hydration
For seniors who live alone, eating nutritious meals isn’t always possible. They may have health or mobility issues that make driving to the store, chopping, cooking, and post-meal cleanup too difficult. With a Visiting Angels caregiver, you can rest assured that your senior loved one is eating properly and consuming an adequate amount of fluids. Their care professional will assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking, taking any dietary restrictions or recommendations into account.
Prep for Emergencies
You never know when an emergency can strike. Visiting Angels caregivers are able to help seniors create emergency plans that are tailored to their specific needs. This can involve having a list of important contact information on hand, putting together an emergency kit, and developing a safety plan in case of falls or weather-related events, like tornadoes.
Get Started with Care from Visiting Angels Farmington
If your senior family member could use support at home, consider partnering with Visiting Angels Farmington/Cape Girardeau for their care. Our experienced and friendly caregivers are here to help older adults have a safer and better quality of life while aging in place. With a Visiting Angels care professional by their side, you’ll have peace of mind that your loved one is being carefully tended to,
To get started today, fill out our contact form or give us a call at 573-664-1722.