His health has changed, and you want him to have the help he needs. The problem is that you live in another state, have a full-time job, or are still raising children.
You’ve heard about companion care at home. What services are available? If you hire caregivers for your dad, what are his options?
Help With Mobility
Caregivers can help your dad with mobility. He has a caregiver to hold for support while he gets out of bed, walks from room to room, or goes up and down the stairs. If he should go outside for a walk each day, his caregiver can join him and make sure he has someone to steady him.
Help With Housework
A caregiver can do the housework for your dad. They can vacuum carpets, sweep hardwood floors, dust, and do the dishes. Likewise, they can change the sheets and make the bed. Once a week, the caregiver can swap out dirty towels for clean ones. Each day, your dad has someone to sanitize hard surfaces like counters and faucets.
His caregiver can do the laundry each week. Once your dad’s clothing, towels, and sheets are washed and dried, the caregiver can fold them and put things away. If he has items that need ironing, that’s another service available through companion care at home.
Help With Meals
Your dad doesn’t like to cook, so he tends to get frozen pizzas and canned soup. The only time he eats a home-cooked meal is when you stop by. He can have a home-cooked meal every day if you arrange home care services.
With caregivers to help him plan menus, shop for groceries, and prepare meals, he eats the foods he loves without relying on frozen or ready-to-eat options high in sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar.
Avoid Boredom on Dreary Days
When the weather is dreary, does your dad often feel trapped inside and complain about being bored? With companion care services, he has someone with whom to play board games or cards. His caregiver can join him for a lazy afternoon of popcorn and movies.
If your dad has a favorite hobby but needs help getting set up, he has a caregiver to help with that, too. He may want to try something new, and a caregiver can help him read instructions and get started.
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Companion care at home provides your dad’s assistance and stability to maintain his independence. He has the help he needs, and you enjoy knowing he’s not struggling to complete daily tasks.
How do you get started? You can call and talk to an advisor or fill out an online form. You’ll answer some questions about your dad and get answers to any of your questions. Arrange companion care at home today.
If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Companion Care at Home in Maricopa County, AZ, please contact the caring staff at Legacy Home Care.
Call (480) 777-0070
Legacy Home Care has been serving the valley since 2007. We are family owned and operated with over 75 caregivers. We offer a customized care plan that includes services such as: Hourly Senior Home Care, 24-Hour Home Care, Dementia Care, Personal Care and Companion Care. Also ask us about our Veterans' Home Care program.
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