Holidays are a wonderful time when children return home to visit their parents, in-laws, and loved ones. If you’re visiting your elderly loved ones this year and notice a few warning signs, consider senior care as an option!

Are You Visiting Your Parents for the Holidays? 

Adult children of parents who are aging may not always look for changes that are happening to their parents, and often overlook them as they’re painful to see.  In these instances, spouses may be the ones to prompt this conversation and point out something out of the ordinary that may be worrisome. 

It’s typical of siblings who live closest to parents or those who visit most frequently to disregard warning signs (majority are gradual and easily unnoticed).  When other adult children or siblings visit during the holiday months, they’re the individuals who are alarmed by their parent’s condition.

Here are several warning signs to look out for.  If your loved one or parent is has experienced any of the following, it may be a safer option to consider at home senior care.  These signs include:

• General Cleanliness of the Home:  If you witness mildew, mold, insects, or other health concerns, this is an indication of a problem.  Rotten leftovers in the fridge, milk long past its expiration date, etc…

• Personal hygiene (or lack thereof) and personal cleanliness is also an indicator.

• Your loved one is failing to take medication regularly, or misusing their prescriptions.

• You notice that finances have been mishandled.

• Your parents, relatives, or loved ones have become unsafe drivers, or you notice driving issues, including car dents, erratic habits, etc…

• Your loved ones are displaying signs of forgetfulness (signs out of the ordinary).  Occasional forgetfulness is normal (and can be effected by different types of medication).  Menopausal hormonal changes also result in forgetfulness for women.  Frequent memory lapses do indicate the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and are warning signs not to be ignored.

• Your relatives, parents, or loved ones are not as social as they once were—you notice a decrease in their activity level. 

Senior care is one option for aging parents and loved ones as it allows them to remain safely in their homes as long as possible—caregivers visit as needed and take care of everyday tasks and services, including cleaning, running regular errands (cleaning and stocking the refrigerator), managing doctor’s appointments, and accident proofing your loved one’s home—this includes checking rugs to prevent slips, adding safety bars to the shower, and anything else to prevent falls and ensure a safe living environment.  These small steps of senior care can really ease the burden on your loved one and make a big difference in their quality of life. 

Most individuals aren’t sure if they need help or don’t know the next steps to finding senior care.  Proper planning is one way to alleviate future stress. 

Visiting Angels, the nation's leading, network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies providing senior care, elder care, personal care, respite care and companion care to help the elderly and adults continue to live in their homes across America.

Contact Us Today

Don't hesitate to contact us to receive further information or arrange for a free no-obligation assessment.  Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is available to walk you through any questions or concerns you might have. Call us at either 813-909-2550 or 727-841-8440, or, if you prefer, send an email to wecare@visitingangelstampabay.com and we'll get in contact with you.

HOW VISITING ANGELS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

TESTIMONIAL

Kimberly,

Just wanted to mention if I haven't already that my mother's doctor said on her last visit to him that she was doing wonderful.  She seems very happy and her spirits were up.  This has everything to do with Visiting Angels!  She is practically a new person.

Karen

Please contact Visiting Angels for more information about Home Care Services for your loved one. You can email us at wecare@visitingangelstampabay.com or call 727-841-8440 or 813-909-2550.

There's No Place Like Home!

Nursing homes or retirement centers seem like the only options for care.  VISITING ANGELS® non-medical home care services allow people to maintain the independence of their daily routines and familiar surroundings.  We can help your loved ones avoid the emotional trauma  of leaving their cherished home.  We believe that you and your family should have a choice about where and how to live, as well as who will provide your care.

You Choose Your Caregiver
We know it isn't easy to make the decision to invite a caregiver into your home to provide home care.  That's why our personalized screening system is designed to maximize your peace of mind.  You'll have the opportunity to interview any caregiver that we refer to you.  We let you choose the caregiver you trust.

You Are In Charge
You are in charge of everything.  Because we are a non-medical agency, we will not dictate to you what your schedule is to be.  You are the boss.  Your schedule is our schedule!  It is our job to adjust to your schedule and to keep you comfortable in your home.

You Can Afford The Best
Our philosophy of home care is to never compromise on providing high quality services to your family.  Our system allows you to afford a top quality caregiver.  We keep our overhead low to avoid passing high costs to you.  In addition, we believe that our caregivers should be paid and treated with respect.  For this reason, we can attract and maintain the best quality caregivers available.

No Minimum Number Of Hours
Some home care service providers require that you agree to a certain number of hours per visit or they will not provide assistance.  We don't think that's right. We understand that you may have needs from time to time that don't require large blocks of hours.  That's why we don't require that you give us a certain number of hours per visit.  Instead, we give you options!

We're Proactive
You won't get "lost in the shuffle" with us.  Some agencies simply react to calls from clients rather than anticipating your needs in advance.  We begin by reviewing your needs through discussions with family members and when necessary, with healthcare providers.  Our service coordinator carefully selects the caregiver with the necessary experience and personality that is best suited to the needs of each client.  Next, we arrange for the caregiver to visit your home so that you can participate in the selection process.  After services begin, we implement our system of ongoing personalized contacts with your family to insure that the care recipient is receiving the best possible care.

15 Minute Response Time
If you call a home care agency in the evening or on weekends, nothing is more frustrating than to receive an answering message and wait long periods of time for a return call.  If you receive a voice message when you call us, we'll call back within fifteen minutes.  We're committed to serving your needs in the way that's most convenient to you!

We're America's Choice
When you need care for a loved one, you'll want the agency you choose to be deep in home care experience.  Visiting Angels franchised home care agencies serve thousands of client families from hundreds of Visiting Angels office locations in more than 40 states across the USA.  Here in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, we are proud to be among them. 

Contact Us Today
Don't hesitate to contact us to receive further information or arrange for a free no-obligation assessment.  Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is available to walk you through any questions or concerns you might have. Call us at either 813-909-2550 or 727-841-8440, or, if you prefer, send an email to wecare@visitingangelstampabay.com and we'll get in contact with you.