If you or your parent or loved one is nearing retirement age, there is a good chance that you’ll be looking for someone to help them out at home. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, 1 in 5 senior adults will need some type of long-term care like skilled nursing and home care.
However, it can be earlier than that. If your loved one can no longer care for themselves and your family caregiver can no longer support them, it is time to hire the help of a professional caregiver that provides senior care in California.
Here are some signs that your loved one needs to have a caregiver with them:
- Becoming forgetful like leaving the stove open and wandering away from home
- Cannot prepare simple meals and not eat regularly or enough and lacks proper nutrition
- Frequent falls and accidents or having difficulty in walking without assistance
- Poor hearing and eyesight
- Inability to keep appointments like doctors’ and other banks
You may encounter some pushbacks from them saying that they can do it on their own and not need any help. When this happens, always remember that everyone’s situation is unique and different. But if you feel that they are not safe on their own, it is always best to discuss their options with you.
For more information about home health care in Los Angeles, California, contact Silver Star Home Health, Inc. now and we’d be happy to talk to you. Call us at 323-522-6971.
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