When You Live Hours From an Aging Parent, What Should You Look For During a Visit?

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Most family caregivers report that they’re within an hour of their parent’s home. What if you’re farther away? You live hours from the family home. It’s too far to stop by more than every few months. What signs should you be looking for when you are able to visit?

Homecare Germantown TN - When You Live Hours From an Aging Parent, What Should You Look For During a Visit?

Homecare Germantown TN – When You Live Hours From an Aging Parent, What Should You Look For During a Visit?

How Does Your Parent Look?

Is your mom or dad unkempt? Has hair been brushed and styled? Is your parent wearing clean clothing? Are things buttoned, snapped, or zipped closed? Check if your parent’s skin looks overly dry or if there is irritation? Those are signs that personal care and hygiene are slipping. Homecare services can help with personal care and grooming.

Are Bills Paid?

Go to the places your parent keeps bills. Are there any unpaid notices? Is the electricity running and there’s water? Does the checkbook seem to have too many wasteful purchases? It may be time for a financial power of attorney to be named to help your parent with money management.

Is the Pantry Stocked?

Is there an ample amount of groceries to last a few days? If not, has your parent been grocery shopping lately? Could your mom or dad use a ride to the store? Are the foods in the pantry, freezer, and refrigerator good nutritional options? It may be time to arrange help with meal preparation and grocery shopping if they’re not.

How Clean Is the House?

How clean is your parent’s house? It doesn’t have to be spotless, but leftovers shouldn’t be left out to draw rodents and insects. Counters should be wiped down after a meal. Floors should be cleaned of spills, dirt, and dust. There shouldn’t be mold and mildew appearing on walls, window sills, and bathroom fixtures.

Is the Car in Good Shape?

When your parents no longer can drive safely, you might find damage to a car or garage area. Your mom is trying to park in the garage bay and hits the garage door framing. Your dad hits the gas pedal instead of the brake and drives into the fence at the end of his garage. Those are things you should check.

It’s time to take a closer look at homecare services. Let homecare providers help your mom or dad with daily activities. From medication reminders to transportation, caregivers help your parents live independently in their home. Call our homecare agency to discuss rates and schedules.

Sources:  https://www.caregiver.org/caregiver-statistics-demographics

For Homecare Services in Germantown TN, please contact the caring staff at Personal Care Services MidSouth today!

 

About Walter Black

Born and raised in Mississippi. He graduated from Mississippi State University with a BS in Industrial Engineering, and from Angelo State University’s School of Business with his MBA. Walter has worked in the senior market for nearly 15 years and has obtained the distinguish honor of Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors, an organization committed to providing ongoing and meaningful support to Seniors addressing their health, financial, and social issues. Walter has spent the last five years building PCS MidSouth into a premier Home Care Agency. With three locations in the MidSouth providing services to clients in three states: Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. The company is poise for growth and is expecting to expand its territory in the MidSouth.
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