Providing the Best Care for Aging Parents

Caring for aging parents can be a season filled with love, responsibility, and, at times, challenges. We speak to so many families daily who are concerned about their elderly parents or grandparents living at home or in assisted living facilities, and we want to help. We understand the importance of providing compassionate and professional care to ensure your loved ones’ well-being and peace of mind through this season of life.

Essential Tips for Caring for Aging Parents

Caring for aging parents requires attention and careful planning, so here are some tips to help you navigate this journey:

1. Understand Their Needs: Conduct a thorough assessment of your parents’ physical, emotional, and social needs. This includes understanding their medical conditions, home safety concerns, daily routines, lifestyle, and preferences.

2. Create a Care Plan: Develop a detailed care plan that outlines the necessary care activities, schedules, and responsibilities. This helps ensure all aspects of their care are covered and managed effectively.

3. Seek Professional Help: Professional caregivers and nursing services, like those offered by Decision Critical, can provide specialized care and relieve some of the burdens from family members. This ensures your parents receive expert care while you get the support you need.

4. Maintain Open Communication: Regularly communicate with your parents about their needs, concerns, and preferences. Involving them in the decision-making process can help them feel valued and respected, maintaining their dignity through the aging process.

5. Prioritize Safety: Ensure their living environment is safe and accessible. This includes removing tripping hazards, installing grab bars, and ensuring proper lighting. Assess their medicine cabinet, medical equipment, and any other care needs they may need to have easily accessible at home as well.

6. Take Care of Yourself: Caregiving can be demanding, and taking care of yourself is essential to being able to provide continued care for your parents. Make sure to prioritize your own health and well-being by taking breaks, seeking support, and practicing self-care.

7. Utilize Available Resources: There are numerous resources available to help caregivers, including support groups, educational materials, and professional elderly care services. Take advantage of these resources to support you through this season.

July Special Offer: Double the Care for One Price

During the month of July, we are offering our personalized in home private nursing care services for two adults living in the same household for the price of just one Elderly Care Package.

That means our nurses can come check on both parents at once – monitoring vital signs, managing medications, assessing home safety, coordinating care and physician appointments, and so much more.

What’s Included in the Elderly Care Package:

• Up to 4 hours per week of personalized care: Our concierge nursing services are designed to meet your loved ones’ specific needs.

• Weekly home visits: Regular check-ins to monitor health and provide assistance.

• Assisted physician office visits: Accompanying your loved ones to their medical appointments.

• Medication management: Ensuring medications are taken correctly and on time.

• Care coordination: Arranging and managing appointments and medical procedures.

• Case management: Overseeing overall health and care plans.

• Monitoring vital signs: Keeping track of essential health indicators.

• Assistance with daily tasks: Helping with bathing, linen changes, and meals.

How to Take Advantage of This Offer:

Our Elderly Care Package is billed monthly at a rate of $1,200 per month until canceled, with a minimum commitment of 3 months. Additional hours can be added at a discounted rate—call for more details.

Don’t delay – this offer is only available through the end of July, and you must call to purchase! Text or call 225-320-1201, or scheduling a Discovery Call on our website today.