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It’s a fact that the majority of older adults do not want to leave their homes. “Aging in Place” is becoming more common than ever before. Unless there is a medical reason, the best option for an elderly person is often the chance to stay at home for as long as he or she wants. Being in a familiar environment plays a large role in contentment. You may find that the family member in your life wants to hang on to the feeling of independence for as long as possible. He or she likes the idea of eating when they want and making other small decisions that add up to a lot in the long run. It is also easier to stay in touch with friends, neighbors, church groups—which allows them to keep certain routines they might not otherwise be able to.

When you choose elderly home care services from Arcadia Home Care, your loved one can have the care help he or she desires. Arcadia offers all of the following from which to choose for in-home assistance:

• Help with bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Assistance with light exercising.
• Transportation to medical appointments and shopping.
• Care with toileting and incontinence.
• Housekeeping, including laundry.
• Assisting with self-administered medication
• Correspondence and making phone calls.
• Companionship.

Visit ArcadiaHomeCare.com to find out about all the services provided. Request a free in-home consultation for more information.

It’s a fact of life that as we age we experience the world a little differently. People over 65 are often dealing with health issues such as arthritis, heart disease, cancer, and respiratory illnesses. These conditions result in reduced eyesight, poorer balance, less flexibility, and weakened muscles. Others may be suffering from osteoporosis or diabetes. No matter how routine the activity or how familiar the surroundings, at some point all senior citizens are at risk for accidents as a result of these changes in their bodies.

According to Consumer Affairs 80% of falls in the home are in the bathroom. These accidents most often occur at the following times:

• Climbing into or out of a tub or shower.
• Sitting down or standing up from the toilet.
• Using shower chairs that are not slip resistant.
• Grasping counters or towel bars for balance.
• Slippery floors.

Arcadia has been providing elderly home care services for over 40 years. We know from experience how essential safety features are for seniors. We recommend adding the following safety features to a bathroom used by an elderly person:

• Bath Chairs
• No-Slip Mats
• Built-In Safety Bars
• Anti-Scald Faucets

From medication safety to properly equipping a bathroom, we recommend you shore up the ways you protect the well-being of your family member or friend.

When it comes to non-medical in-home care, not everyone has the same needs. That’s why Arcadia Home Care offers three different types of trained personnel to help with geriatric care for your loved one.

Home Care Aides

Home Care Aides are for seniors who require more hands-on assistance in their everyday lives. These caregivers can provide assistance with bathing, using the restroom, dressing, walking, moving in and out of chair or bed, and eating. If you have been looking into assisted living options for your senior, consider hiring a home care aide to help them in the comfort of their own home.

Homemakers

If your loved one needs assistance with everyday housekeeping tasks like laundry, vacuuming, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, meal preparation, shopping, or other home management activity, hire one of our homemakers. A homemaker will help your senior manage their home so that they can continue living there more easily.

Companions

Companions are perfect caregivers for seniors who do not require hands-on assistance. So often, seniors are alone in their homes with few visits from friends and family. Companions provide supervisions and companionship in the comfort of their own homes.

Contact our team today at ArcadiaHomeCare.com to discuss your options.

Once you have made the decision to entrust your loved one’s life with an in-home caregiver, how do you work with Arcadia to select the best caregiver? There are a number of considerations in order to ensure we build a positive relationship for, you, your loved one, and the caregiver.

Arcadia Home Care is able to match a caregiver specifically with the tasks you need. For example, you may want someone who can prepare meals and drive your loved one to doctor appointments. Or, if social interaction is a priority, you could request a caregiver who is energetic or one that is quiet. When you work with us, we select a caregiver based on the home care needs of your loved one.

It’s best to start by giving Arcadia as much information as possible about your loved one. Be sure to emphasize what is most important, both in terms of technical skills as well as other social or environmental considerations. Here are a few things to consider when looking for personal care aides.

• Loved one’s level of functioning
• Food preferences
• Activities they enjoy

Contact Arcadia Home Care for more information. Call us toll-free at 866-224-7541 to speak to a friendly, knowledgeable staff member. We have been serving families for more than 35 years at a number of locations throughout the country.