If you’ve never considered what a well-trained, compassionate caregiver can do, you might be surprised! Caregivers do amazing things to help seniors live their best lives, but not everyone sees the true value that they can provide to seniors and their families.
If you’re considering hiring a caregiver or working with an in-home senior care company, but you’re not sure of the value that trained non medical caregivers can provide, here are five great ways compassionate caregivers help seniors:
#1 — Just Being There
You’ve probably recognized this yourself in your time providing care for a senior loved one — it isn’t always about doing things for them; sometimes it’s all about simply being there for them. A caring person’s presence alone is enough to provide comfort to someone who may not be able to participate in day-to-day activities by themselves. But you can’t be there all the time. Hiring a caregiver ensures that someone is there for your loved one, even when you can’t be present.
#2 — Errands Big and Small
If you’ve been caring for an aging loved one, chances are you’ve spent lots of time running around and helping with errands. And you’ve probably recognized that running to the store, the Post Office, the clinic and everywhere else is exhausting! You can’t provide the best care by yourself if you’re exhausted from running errands, but by hiring a compassionate caregiver, you can ease the burden on yourself and ensure that you have the strength and enthusiasm to provide loving care when you’re around.
#3 — Kindness and Humor
The best caregivers are not only skilled at their jobs, but they also have warm personalities that allow for great conversation, kindness and humor. As people get older, opportunities to engage with others tend to diminish. A great caregiver can help by engaging with your loved one in conversation or by sharing humorous stories. These interactions do much more than pass the time; they help create the very fabric of life, keeping your loved one feeling good about their ability to connect meaningfully with others.
#4 — Assisting with Pet Care
Seniors often depend on the companionship of pets, but taking good care of a furry friend can be hard work. Sometimes seniors need help when it comes to feeding, grooming and caring for a pet, and caregivers are able to provide the needed assistance.
#5 — Keeping the Home Safe
Caregivers are trained to ensure that the home environment is safe and comfortable for your senior loved one. They can monitor the home and make sure that hazards are eliminated, plus they can help you evaluate necessary changes to the home. A clean, safe and clutter-free home is a great environment for senior living, and compassionate caregivers understand the tremendous value of a safe home space.
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Since 1996, Always Best Care has provided compassionate care for seniors and their families. Call us today at 1 (855) 470-CARE (2273) to learn more and to schedule your FREE consultation.
