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Does Your Mom Need 24-Hour Home Care?

Not every senior needs 24-hour home care, but having a care provider 24 hours a day gives them, and you, comfort and peace of mind they are not alone.
24-hour home care can give you and your loved one peace of mind that someone is always there.
24-hour home care can give you and your loved one peace of mind that someone is always there.

If your senior mother is living alone at home, she may need 24-hour home care. With 24-hour home care, a care provider would be with her around the clock. There would always be someone in the home to make sure your mother is safe, happy, and comfortable.

Not every senior needs 24-hour home care. But, for many seniors with health challenges and living alone, having a care provider 24 hours a day gives them comfort and peace of mind. And it can give you peace of mind, too.

Knowing that your mom isn’t alone at night, anxious, or lonely can relieve your worries and any guilt you might feel for not being able to be with her.

 

Signs Your Mom Needs Around The Clock Care

Some of the signs that your mom could benefit from 24-hour home care are:

 

Mobility Challenges

If your mom is having trouble getting around the house because she has hip problems, arthritis, poor circulation, or trouble with her legs because of past falls, she may need to have someone with her around the clock to help her get around the house safely. If she’s using a cane or walker and still is worried about falling or bumping into things when she tries to get around the house, having a caregiver in the house overnight can ease her fears and help her move around safely.

 

Cognitive Decline

Even seniors who haven’t been diagnosed with dementia can experience cognitive decline. If your mom is showing signs of cognitive decline, such as forgetting words, not finishing tasks that she starts, or losing her train of thought, she may benefit from 24-hour home care. When seniors are experiencing cognitive decline, they shouldn’t be alone. Having someone in the home with your mom can prevent accidents that could harm her or damage the home.

 

Falling

Has your mom been falling more than usual lately? If your mom is falling at night trying to get into bed, getting out of bed in the middle of the night to use the bathroom, or when she is getting up in the morning, having a care provider with her overnight can help keep her safe. It’s very common for seniors to fall at night.

When seniors get up in the middle of the night or in the morning, they are usually still groggy and may be dizzy or off balance because of the medication’s side effects. If a caregiver is in the house, they can help your mom get in and out of bed, to the bathroom, and back safely.

 

Becoming Scared Or Anxious At Night

If your mother has been fearful of being alone at night or has been calling frequently because she wants someone to talk to, she may need more company. It’s very common for seniors to get lonely or anxious at night. With 24-hour home care, your mother will have someone at home to watch TV with her, make her a snack or some tea, and provide the comfort of knowing she’s not alone.

 

 

If you or an aging loved one are considering 24-Hour Home Care in Reisterstown, MD, please contact the caring staff at A+ Personal Home Care. Call (443) 660-8757, After Hours: (443) 796-5241

A+ Personal Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving the Baltimore and DC Metro Area, with offices in Pikesville and Gaithersburg.

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