As people age, daily routines and tasks can become increasingly difficult. Many people need general assistance with self-care and home maintenance in their later years, and there is no need for them to have to move in order to receive it. Florida First Senior Home Care refers to professional caregivers who can assist them with senior care services like accomplishing any variety of daily living tasks and to meet their physical, mental, and emotional needs.
In-Home Senior Care Services for Your Loved One
General senior care services are provided by qualified professionals experienced in delivering intuitive, quality care for elderly patients. Referred caregivers can assist with basic tasks on a 24/7 basis, such as feeding, dressing, toileting, ambulating, transferring, and bathing. No matter the needs of your loved one, we can help. In addition to assistance with basic daily needs, referred caregivers can provide a range of senior care services, including:
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
- Transportation to doctor’s appointments
- Diet monitoring
- Checking food expirations and managing grocery shopping
- Assisting with clothing selection and shopping
- Caring for houseplants and/or pets
- Providing reminders for appointments
- Supervising home maintenance
- Providing respite care
- Recording and arranging recipes
- Overseeing home deliveries
- Preparing grocery lists
- Clipping coupons for shopping
- Monitoring TV usage
- Mailing bills and letters and ensuring financial obligations are kept
- Maintaining calendars
- Assisting with laundry and ironing
- Taking out garbage
- Arranging appointments
- Assistance with walking
- Organizing mail
- Running errands
- Changing linens
- Making beds
- Dusting furniture
- Picking up prescriptions
- Organizing and cleaning closets, garages, and living spaces
- Assisting with airport travel
This is by no means a comprehensive list of services a referred caregiver can provide. Essentially, caregivers can provide assistance with any daily tasks or routines your loved one may need help completing, all in the comfort of their own home rather than in an institution.
Companionship
In addition to helping to manage and complete these routines, referred caregivers can also tend to the emotional and social needs of clients, providing vital companionship during this stage of their lives. This may include:
- Stimulating mental awareness through games, conversation, and social engagement
- Daily entertaining
- Participating in crafts or hobbies
- Planning visits, outings, and trips with neighbors, friends, and family
- Reading religious materials and escorting to religious services
- Recording family history
- Discussing current and historical events
- Playing cards
- Write letters and managing correspondence
- Accompanying clients to lunch or dinner
- Attending plays and concerts
- Attending club meetings and sporting events
The caregivers we refer are highly compassionate and qualified professionals who prioritize their clients’ freedom, comfort, and independence. If you want to give your loved one the joy and dignity of aging in their own beloved home and still ensure that they have access to regular assistance and professional care, call Florida First Senior Home Care at 561-279-5470 today.