Signs Your Loved One in Temple Might Need Home Care

There are many reasons why seniors might need support to continue living independently, including changes in physical or mental ability, loneliness, and natural aging. If your loved one is struggling to keep up with the activities of daily living, Visiting Angels^® Temple can help. Our home care services offer assistance and companionship to seniors in Temple, Belton, Killeen, Harker Heights, Salado, and the surrounding areas.

Is Your Loved One in Temple Ready For Home Care?

Many seniors are afraid to admit they need help, especially if they think it means they’ll lose their freedom and independence. That’s why it’s so important for family members to pay attention to signs that can indicate the need for home care from Visiting Angels Temple. As you visit your loved one this holiday season, look for these common red flags:

• A cluttered or dirty home. Garbage not being taken out, a bathroom or kitchen that looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in weeks, and piles of laundry can all indicate that daily housekeeping has become too overwhelming for your loved one.

• Lack of hygiene. Has your dad stopped shaving, or does your mom have an unpleasant smell when you give her a hug? Poor personal hygiene can be the result of a cognitive impairment or changes in mobility or coordination.

• Falls. Bruising can indicate mom may have recently fallen, even if she won’t admit it. Wear marks on walls or furniture can be signs that she is using them to provide stability as she walks through her home.  

• Changes in mobility. Look for difficulty getting up from a seated position, using the stairs, and reaching and bending to perform regular household tasks.

• Forgetfulness. Does your dad miss appointments or need to be told the same thing multiple times? Forgetfulness can be a natural part of the aging process, but it can also be an indication of early Alzheimer’s or dementia.

How Home Care From Visiting Angels Temple Can Help

At Visiting Angels Temple, we’re committed to giving seniors the assistance and companionship they need to age in place safely and enjoy their golden years. Our caregivers can assist with light housework, prepare nutritious meals, and help with personal hygiene, including bathing, toileting, and dressing. We also provide transportation, medication reminders, and can offer respite to family caregivers.

Our caregivers are kind, compassionate, and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for care whenever it’s needed. And in case of emergency or unexpected need, clients and their families can call our after-hours number for a call back in 15 minutes or less.

Ready to learn more about how home care can help your loved one? Call Visiting Angels Temple today to schedule a no-obligation consultation.