Home Care in Winter Springs: Is Now The Time to Find Help
Visiting with loved ones over the holidays can bring many hours of joy and warm memories to last a lifetime. But if you recently visited an aging loved one in the Winter Springs area only to discover that they seem to be struggling, it can be a stressful time full of concerns and questions. If you are wondering how to help, Visiting Angels® Sanford is here to help with referrals for home care providers.
At Visiting Angels Sanford, we know that it can be hard to know when is the right time to find home care for a loved one living in the Winter Springs area. Which concerns are one time issues that will pass and which concerns are those that really mean your loved one needs help? If you are worried that your loved one may need assistance at home, we can talk with you about your concerns and how a caregiver from our nurse registry might be able to help.
Common Signs It's Time for Home Care in Winter Springs
If you recently visited a loved one only to discover that they are no longer keeping up with household tasks, preparing fresh meals, or have let their personal hygiene lapse, these are all good signs that it might be time for home care services. Some other common signs your loved one in Winter Springs could use help at home include:
- Sudden weight loss or significant changes in diet
- A change in lifestyle, attendance at activities, or giving up hobbies
- Problems with mobility, balance, or moving from a sitting to standing position
- Wear around the house (on walls or furniture) where your loved one is leaning for support while moving around the house
- Uncertainty, confusion, forgetfulness, or changes in mood
- Hoarding, lack of cleaning, or general neglect of household chores
- Infrequent bathing, urine smell in the home or on clothing, or body odor
- Unpaid bills, piles of mail, or late payment notices
Find Help in the Winter Springs Area
If you've noticed these or other concerns, finding help in the Winter Springs area is easy when you call Visiting Angels Sanford. We can work with you and your loved one to develop a list of activities your loved one needs assistance with. Based on this list, your preferred schedule of visits, and caregiver preferences, we can help you find a home care provider from our nurse registry who can meet all your needs.
At Visiting Angels Sanford, we are proud to provide home care referrals to families in Winter Springs, Sanford, Longwood, Oviedo, Altamonte Springs, and throughout the area. Call our office today to learn more about our home care referrals.