Signs Your Loved One in Tyler Might Need Home Care

Have you noticed that your mom is moving slower than she used to? Or maybe she sounded lonely when you last called? If you're concerned that your loved one may need home care to continue aging in place, call on Visiting Angels^® Tyler. Locally owned and operated we offer compassionate and experienced home care to seniors and their families in Tyler, Mineola, Jacksonville, Lindale, Whitehouse, Bullard, Longview, and the surrounding areas.

Seniors often have a hard time admitting when they can no longer keep up with everyday tasks. This leaves it up to family members to notice changes in their loved one's appearance or abilities. During this holiday season, Visiting Angels Tyler encourages you to be observant as you visit with your loved ones, and look for signs that could indicate the need for home care, such as:

Changes in appearance. Look for weight loss or gain and changes in personal grooming habits. If your loved one is struggling with arthritis or changes in mobility, they may not be taking the time to cook themselves healthy meals or keep up with personal hygiene, such as shaving, bathing, and changing their clothes daily.

Changes in the upkeep of their home. If your dad has always been meticulous about keeping counters clear and bathrooms clean, and now you see piles of unopened bills and a dirty bathroom, it could be an early indication of Alzheimer’s or dementia. It could also be a sign that daily housework has become too physically demanding.  

Signs of dangerous driving. Look for dents, nicks, or scrapes on your loved ones’ car. These can be signs that they are having difficulty driving due to changes in vision, memory, or physical ability, and will need transportation going forward.

How Our Home Care Services Help Seniors in Tyler

At Visiting Angels Tyler, we offer a wide range of non-medical home care services that give seniors the support they need to remain independent, including:

• Help with daily housekeeping, cooking, and cleaning

• Assistance with physical mobility and personal hygiene

• Transportation to shopping, appointments, and social engagements

• Companionship and conversation that can ease feelings of loneliness and isolation

• Reminders to take medications, drink fluids, and eat regularly

Our home care plans at Visiting Angels Tyler are fully customized to the individual needs and schedule of every client and can be easily modified to accommodate changing needs. Our caregivers are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and when an unexpected need arises, clients and their families can call our after-hours number for a call back within 15 minutes.

To learn more about how home care can help your loved one remain independent, call Visiting Angels Tyler today to schedule a free in-home consultation.