How To Find the Right Assistance for Aging Parents

 Caring for aging parents can be one of the most meaningful responsibilities we take on, but it can also feel like an unfamiliar road to navigate. The desire to provide comfort and support often comes with the challenge of finding the right kind of assistance. 

No single plan is one size fits all. Let’s walk through the steps of understanding the needs of your loved ones and how Living Life at Home Nurse Registry can help support them with an adult caregiver matched to their needs. 

Care for Elderly Parents: Where To Get Started

Step one is to have a conversation with your elderly parents’ personal clinician to get a professional perspective. Your loved ones’ doctor is intimately familiar with their health conditions and can offer valuable insight on the progression of preexisting concerns and how long-term health goals might shape future plans.

The next step, which is often overlooked but equally important, is learning more about their lifestyle. Even if you feel confident in what you know about your loved ones’ hobbies, interests, passions, and projects, sitting down for a straightforward family conversation about what is important to them can be highly revealing. 

These talks often bring to light activities, relationships, or goals that may influence the kind of assistance that will be most meaningful, and they help our nurse registry find a caregiver whose services align with your loved one’s lifestyle. 

Understanding Options for Caring for Elderly Parents at Home

After taking the time to gain a nuanced understanding of your loved ones’ lifestyle and health care needs, finding the right plan can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.

Many of the resources found in senior living facilities are not exclusive to those environments. The independent caregivers referred by Living Life at Home Nurse Registry often bring a wealth of knowledge, with many having direct experience in assisted living settings and bringing that same attentiveness into the home. 

We refer Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses for skilled needs such as wound care, as well as Certified Nursing Assistants, Home Health Aides, and Companions who can assist with activities of daily living, personal care, mobility, light housekeeping, and conversation.

With this range, there’s a fit for every level of care needed, all without leaving the comfort of home.

Taking Care of Elderly Parents Over Time

Needs change, and when they do, Living Life at Home Nurse Registry can refer you to different types of caregivers. One of the greatest advantages of working with Living Life at Home is the ability to adjust the level of care without changing the setting. Receiving care in a comfortable, familiar home environment is our priority, and that’s why we refer a broad network of health care professionals with a range of specializations.

Your loved one may begin with companion care to provide help and conversation around the home. As time passes and they need more assistance with activities of daily living, they can continue to receive attentive support without having to move. 

This flexibility even extends to specialized care for dementia and Alzheimer’s, making it possible to provide consistency and familiarity alongside professional assistance.

Caring for Aging Parents With Living Life at Home

We connect families with independent caregivers who can meet a wide range of care needs so your loved one can remain in a place they know and love with the level of assistance and support they need.
When you’re ready to explore options for care at home, contact Living Life at Home Nurse Registry to learn more about our in-home care services.