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What happens when completing daily tasks or activities is more challenging and time consuming on a consistent basis? It happens often as we age, especially in the senior population. This can lead to increased stress, frustration and even depression over time. Help with activities can provide a sense of relief and foster independence. In-Home Care can do just that-- provide relief by maintaining a level of independence at home. The goal of In-Home Care is to keep your loved one engaged and comfortable while they adjust to this new stage of life. Home Instead Markham, ON, offers a customizable program to help Unionville seniors and their families with in-home care. Whether a senior needs the occasional helping hand or more comprehensive and detailed plan, we are here to help.A study by Home Instead found a vast majority of older adults (86%) want to stay in the home for as long as possible. Home Instead Markham, ON puts aging safely in the home first for our clients. Moving yourself or your aging loved one out of the home isn’t the only option when activities of daily living (ADLs) become difficult. It could, simply mean you need some help.These are things to look out for when deciding if you or your loved one need help in the home.
- Household bills start piling up
- Reluctance to leave the house
- Losing interest in meals
- Declining personal hygiene
- Declining driving skills
- Scorched pots and pans
- Possible signs of depression
- Missed doctor’s appointments and social engagements and isolation
- Unkept house
- Losing track of medication