The desire for a person to live independently in one’s own home or in a home environment, rather than in a facility, is a strong motivation and ideal. But as we age and our abilities diminish, this can become unsafe or impractical. The assistance of family or friends might be an option, but over time, this can create stress that strain those relationships and create compromises that are less than optimal, for the senior as well as those trying to help. Furthermore, it is common for a senior, not wanting to be a burden, to conceal, put off, or ignore various needs or chores, creating the potential for greater problems and consequences.
Having a third-party make regular visits can go a long way to monitor the health and safety of a senior, while providing peace of mind for family and other concerned parties. Interestingly, we have frequentlyfound our clients are more open and honest about how they feel or what they want with our caregivers than they are with family members. Perhaps this is because they accept it is the caregivers’ job to address these issues: a professional obligation, rather than a personal or moral one. Whether its once a week or every day, our caregivers can assist with a variety of household chores and needs, and provide insights and advice on maintaining or even improving the safety, health, and well-being of the senior client.
