Page 2 - Home Care – A Better Life

Realising your elderly parent is starting to struggle is difficult. Declining health and mobility can be gradual, so changes may be hard to see from day to day.
The reality is even the most fiercely -independent people will find some tasks like cooking, cleaning, driving
or self-care more difficult as they age.
Many families choose to take on the role of carer among themselves with regular visits to help around the house, take them to appointments and social engagements. But in many cases the juggle is just
not possible, practical or sustainable. Geographic distance, family and work commitments can make it hard for you to provide consistent ongoing support.
For most people, living in their own home is more affordable and practical with more positive outcomes for health and wellbeing. In-Home Care makes this possible and brings peace of mind for many families.
A professionally-trained support worker can help with various tasks like preparing healthy meals, washing, cleaning
and personal care. They are a regular touchpoint to monitor diet, activity and any changes in health and mobility. In-home carers provide companionship when you can’t be there.
This guide answers some common questions about in-home
care so you can start positive conversations with your family.
The one thing we are never taught as children is how to care for our parents. Our parents were the ones who looked after us throughout our lives. It’s not easy to reverse these lifelong roles.