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How to Get Organized for Senior In Home Care

By organizing and documenting important information, you can make in home care arrangements easier for your senior loved one in Woodbridge, CT

Caring for your loved one can be stressful and overwhelming, which is why it is important to be organized. When managing the in home care of your parent some surprises along the way are inevitable, so it is helpful to have everything under control. Whether you are a sole caregiver or other family members help out, or you work with an in-home care agency such as Visiting Angels of Woodbridge, CT, being organized will help you save precious time and energy.

When you are sharing the responsibilities of care of your parent with another family member or a caregiver, it is important that the flow of communication stays open. Therefore, making lists and emergency plans, organizing schedules and files will help you keep your mind at ease and avoid unnecessary stress.

Keep Essential Information in One Place

If you want to keep the elderly care of your loved one organized and under control, you should have all the information in one place. Therefore, put all the medical, legal, financial, social and household information in one folder and make sure that all the names, addresses, and phone numbers are in one spot so that anyone who needs them can access them without wasting any time.

When your loved one needs the assistance of in home care services, it is wise to gather all medical papers and bills, make copies and put them all in one place. That way you will avoid duplicating tests and medication refills. When you are working with a home care agency, you should have the name, phone number, address and specialty of each caregiver that cares for your parent.

Document Important Details

Taking care of your loved one can be overwhelming, so it is important to write everything down. Things can sometimes become chaotic, so you can easily forget something if you don't put it on paper. Therefore, write down when medications need to be reordered, when your loved one has appointments and any other important information.

Create a Filing System for Important Documents

Make a file system so you can easily find everything you need and save precious time. Make sure you create separate folders for medical bills, legal papers, resources and financial papers, so that you can easily keep track of them.

Keep a Call Log

When you are talking to someone over the phone regarding your loved one's in home care, write it down. This call log with the time, date and the topic of your conversation will become important in case something is missed or your loved one's care is delayed. Also, it is wise to always have a backup plan in case of an emergency. When you are organized like this, other caregivers will be able to step in and lend a hand at any time.

Visiting Angels of Woodbridge, CT, is a leading provider of non-medical in home care services for seniors. Our office serves New Haven County, Fairfield County, Westchester County and all five boroughs of New York City, NY. To learn more about the in-home living assistance services provided by our staff of compassionate caregivers, please call our Newington office at (203) 397-6890  or contact us for more information.

Serving New Haven County, CT and Surrounding Communities

Visiting Angels WOODBRIDGE, CT
264 Amity Rd #208
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Phone: 203-298-9700
Fax: 203-298-9677

Serving New Haven County, CT and Surrounding Communities

Visiting Angels WOODBRIDGE, CT
264 Amity Rd #208
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Phone: 203-298-9700
Fax: 203-298-9677