Is it time for your parents to get help from a caregiver?

Signs to look out for.

Watching Mom or Dad age is never easy. Each day, you may notice that Mom has a harder time getting out of her chair. Dad may shuffle his feet when crossing a room. The parents that used to scoop you up as a little kid run out of breath walking to their living room. However, their independent spirit still shines through making you question whether or not they need the assistance of a caregiver

Signs Your Senior Needs Help at Home

Here are some signs to look for that may indicate your senior loved one needs help:

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10 Signs Your Loved One Needs Home Care

• A cluttered home. One indication that a loved one may need help is when the home is always untidy or dirty. ...
• Poor personal hygiene. ...
• Problems driving. ...
• Extreme change in weight. ...
• Confusion. ...
• Difficulty managing medications or following doctor's orders. ...
• Loneliness. ...
• Falls.

• There are changes to their physical and mental state. Look for symptoms such as problems keeping track of time, sleeping most of the day, weight loss, lost interest in hobbies or other activities. Additionally, you might notice Mom has unexplained bruises, forgets to take medications, or misses essential.

• Personal hygiene is lacking. Be aware of unpleasant body odours, infrequent bathing, or a strong scent of urine in their home or on their clothes. You may see an overall decline in grooming habits – failing to brush hair, wearing dirty clothes, or untrimmed nails.

They neglect household responsibilities. When you visit, take a peek in their fridge and around their home. Signs include little or no fresh, healthy foods, a dirty house with laundry piling up, late payment notices, and even unexplained dents or scratches on their car.

Understanding Dementia and How it Affects Your Aging Loved One

It is difficult to watch loved ones struggling with deteriorating mental and physical conditions. Taking care of your senior family members diagnosed with dementia is not an easy task. It is likely to have its effects on your time and well being as a family caregiver too.

Dementia affects the patient’s behavior, gradually ebbing away the essence of one’s personality. An estimated 764,000 Canadians were living with dementia as of 2020, a number that continues to rise. There are many specialized healthcare services available to help take care of affected seniors. That, however, does not take away the emotional and physical challenge of caring for family members with cognitive impairment.

Transferring patients to a professional care facility need not be the only option.

FineSkilz Canada trains professional caregivers that can help you look after your loved one in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Care provided in familiar surroundings will make the patient feel emotionally secure and give you the satisfaction of doing your best to support your loved one.