If your parent has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. you may not have time to be with them constantly. In the beginning, they will not need a lot of care, but over time their needs will increase. One way to do this is to hire senior home care. Below are some tips to help.

Types of Senior Home Care Services

There are different types of senior home care services. There are companion services that supervise your parent, does activities with them, and simply sits and visits with them. There are also personal care home care services. This type of care involves helping your parent with things like bathing, getting dressed, going to the bathroom, exercising, feeding them, and more. 

There are homemaker home care services that help with cleaning the home, such as vacuuming, sweeping, washing the dishes, doing laundry, and more. This type of service may also shop and help prepare meals for your parent. 

Skilled home care services are also available, which employ licensed nurses or physical therapists. A nurse can check blood pressure, take care of wounds, and ensure there is enough medication. A physical therapist can be helpful if your parent is having any pain while walking around the home.   

Choose a service that is experienced with working with people that have memory problems, such as Alzheimer's. This is because people with this disease may need different types of care.

Things to Ask a Senior Home Care Service 

Before you hire a home care service you need to first screen the care providers. You could even do a background check on someone. Interview people in the home so your parent can also be around them. See how they interact with your parent.  Ask for references and check them and ask them how much experience they have working with people that have Alzheimer's. 

Make sure the agency is accredited or licensed. The employees should be insured and bonded, and you should make sure to ask how long the service has been in business. You want a service that has been in business for quite a while, if possible. Visit more than one home care services company until you find one that is right for you. If your parent is still able, ask them their thoughts on the service as well. 

Following these tips should allow you to find the perfect home care service for your parent. For more information on senior home care, contact a company near you.

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