Helping the Whole Family Thrive
Providing care to a senior in the family requires a delicate approach; after all, it means managing care for an adult family member. Inviting care sometimes means coming to terms with the reality of health limitations, which can be challenging to accept. It makes sense: many adults struggle to accept and own their limitations. Asking for help can be difficult at any age but getting the help we need makes that a risk worth taking.
Not having adequate care is a tremendous burden to live with. Family members may not even realize all the ways that it impacts the seniors they love. While we may want to respect the wishes of the senior member of the family, we may find ourselves worrying about their health, safety, and wellness. Denying that help is needed does not spare anyone’s feelings and may make the situation more problematic and stressful for everyone involved.
It is important to push past our hang-ups around asking for help to get the assistance we genuinely need. Visiting Angels of Crystal Lake, IL, provides customized care that offers just the right amount of support. That way, seniors can age where they feel most comfortable; for many, that means in their own homes. Here’s how Visiting Angels of Crystal Lake, IL can help the whole family thrive.
The stress of inadequate care
Sometimes, seniors resist care because they want to remain independent and want to stay in their homes. It is easy to understand why they would feel that way. They have built a life in their home. They feel comfortable there. They feel in control there.
When you or a family member has inadequate care, there is a low-level feeling of fear that is a constant factor. Everyone exists in a suspended state of worry, hoping that mom remembers to turn off the stove or that dad doesn’t fall. Everyone feels nervous about daily habits: what mom is eating? Is dad safe getting in and out of the bath?
While the family wants to respect their parents’ preferences and needs, it is also important to recognize that there comes the point when the family has to chime in and make sure that the care plan is safe for the senior. Inviting the help of a professional caregiver on a routine basis can bring proper care and peace of mind to everyone involved.
Customized care: a relief for families
Visiting Angels of Crystal Lake, IL’s caregivers provide non-medical care, which supports the arrangement to age in place. Our caregivers provide customized home care services like light cleaning, grocery shopping, cooking, running errands, and providing rides to appointments. Our caregivers have a heart for caring for seniors. They share joyful companionship, and they help keep the cupboards and fridge stocked. They will also provide restroom, grooming, and dressing assistance through our Life Care Navigation support.
Visiting Angels of Crystal Lake, IL caregivers spend time with their clients and remain in communication with the home office. That way, the family can be alerted if anything concerning is observed.
Caring from a distance
Increasingly, more families are providing care to their family members from remote locations. This is nothing to feel guilty about; it is simply a part of modern life. Therefore, it requires a modern solution. Our solution is to enable families to work remotely to establish a caregiving arrangement. Sometimes you can’t get home to hire the person you need when you need their assistance. This may be due to an unexpected development like a hospital stay.
When that is the case, invite in our Long Distance Care services. Get a professional, non-medical caregiver to take care of your family member until you can be there yourself. It is the right solution at the right time.
Making the home safe and secure
Our caregivers are pros when it comes to making their clients feel comfortable, healthy, and secure. They know what household risks can make an environment dangerous to their clients, and they know how to spot those risks and make recommendations to keep the home safe and secure.
Get the care you need for the seniors in your family. Having the proper setup helps the whole family to thrive. Contact Visiting Angels of Crystal Lake online or call us at 815-479-0312.