Getting older makes a lot of everyday tasks more difficult for seniors. If your mom or dad is living on their own and they have stiff joints, mobility challenges, or even medical conditions that can cause them to have poor grip strength and manual dexterity they may find it very hard to get dressed on their own.
It’s frustrating for seniors who want to be independent when they need help with basic tasks like putting on socks or buttoning a shirt. They may not want to ask you for help because they feel embarrassed or feel like a burden.
But if you notice that your mom or dad is wearing the same clothes frequently, or if you notice things like zippers unzipped or buttons not buttoned, your mom or dad needs personal care at home. Personal care at home services give your mom or dad the help they need with getting dressed, showering, and other tasks that they might not want to ask you to help them with.
Personal care at home allows your parents to maintain their independence and still be confident and comfortable with their appearance. They will have a trusted care professional in the home to help them with these common dressing challenges that seniors face:
Putting on Socks or Stockings
Bending down to put on socks or stockings is a common challenge for seniors, especially those with back problems, arthritis, or joint pain. Bending down might seem easy, but it requires flexibility in the hips and spine, which many older adults lose as they age.
If your mom or dad has medical conditions like arthritis in their fingers or swollen feet because of conditions like heart disease or diabetes, pulling up tight socks or compression stockings can also be painful and frustrating.
A personal care at home provider can help your mom or dad get their socks or medical stockings on the right way so they don’t pinch or cause even worse swelling.
Buttoning Shirts or Pants
Manipulating small buttons can be difficult if your mom or dad has reduced finger dexterity or poor grip strength. Conditions like arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, or neuropathy in the hands can make it hard to grip and fasten buttons. This can be especially frustrating when dealing with items like dress shirts or pants with tiny or stiff buttons.
Personal care at home caregivers can help your mom or dad with buttons. You can also help by making sure your mom or dad has shirts and pants with easy closures, such as Velcro or magnetic buttons, to make dressing less of a struggle.
Pulling Up Pants or Skirts
Pulling pants or skirts up over the hips requires strength, balance, and coordination, which some seniors may lack. If your mom or dad has limited mobility, weakness in their legs, or balance issues, they might struggle to stand while pulling up their clothing.
Adaptive clothing with elastic waistbands or side openings can make this task easier, and personal care at home caregivers can help, too, by providing stability and guidance.
Putting on Shoes
Putting on shoes requires bending, balancing, and sometimes a lot of force to slip the foot in, all of which can be challenging for seniors.Swelling in the feet, reduced flexibility or difficulty reaching down can make this task even harder.
A personal care at home provider can help your mom or dad slip their feet into shoes and make sure the shoes are secure so that your mom or dad doesn’t trip and fall.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Personal Care at Home in Gaithersburg, 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.
At A+ Personal Home Care, our mission has always been to provide exceptional care, compassion, and a nurturing environment for our beloved community members. Over the years, we have strived to create a place where individuals can find solace, engage in meaningful activities, and receive the highest quality of medical attention.
A+ Personal Home Care is always striving to improve and exceed expectations. We welcome feedback and suggestions from our clients and their families, as your input is invaluable in shaping the future of our care programs. We want to ensure that we continue to meet your needs and remain a trusted pillar of support within our community.
I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all the families who have placed their trust in us. Your support and loyalty inspire us to continue providing exceptional care every day. We are committed to fostering an atmosphere of love, respect, and dignity, and we consider it an honor to serve you and your loved ones.
Should you have any questions, concerns, or ideas, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any member of our dedicated team. We are here to listen, assist, and ensure that your experience at A+ Personal Home Care remains fulfilling and positive.
Thank you once again for choosing A+ Personal Home Care as your partner in care. We look forward to sharing many more moments of joy, growth, and healing with you and your loved ones in the days to come.
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