Having a senior with a mental health disability can be so stressful for a full family, but 24-hour home care can help in many ways. They can be a companion for the senior, and in return, the senior has someone they can trust. It takes time to build this relationship, but with patience and understanding, things will work out for both parties. Hiring 24-hour home care is beneficial for so many people.

Sometimes working with a professional agency is one of the best options for a family that needs help. Asking for outside help should never be shameful because sometimes it is necessary for a healthy family. You can’t do everything alone.

24-hour home care can help with daily activities that you may not always have time for. Some of these activities are things your loved one may not want you to help with, and it can be more comfortable to have a caregiver. These things include:

• Dressing
• Bathing
• Exercising
• Eating
• Cooking

All of these things are activities that 24-hour home care can help with. They can help them feel more independent and take some of the stress off of you and the family.

How to De-Stress When The Caregiver Is Gone

Most home care aides will work a set schedule of nine hours. If you need longer than those set hours you need to think about 24-hour home care. This is when multiple caregivers come in and help a family. If you have just one caregiver that works set hours you will have to figure out what to do as a family to help de-stress. Here are some ideas for you.

Watch a Movie

Watching a family movie can be a fun way to unwind together after a long day. Caregivers will have helped your loved one with their daily routines and after that it is time for you all to spend time together. Flipping on a new movie once a week can be a fun way to de-stress.

Read Together

Reading together is a chance to sit down in front of a warmly lit fireplace and read. Once you guys are done reading you can discuss the book topics and what you like or dislike about your books.

Talk Every day

During dinnertime try communicating to each other. What did your senior enjoy about the day? What was hard for them? This is a chance for you to also evaluate how well you think the home care is doing with them. If something needs to be brought up you can make a mental note about it.

Cook Together

Disabled seniors can still help you, they are independent and strong. Find some way for them to help in the kitchen. This can be a fun bonding time and help them feel useful around the house. Try it out next time you make dinner together.

If you or an aging loved-one is considering 24-Hour Home Care Services in Mount Vernon VA please contact the caring staff at Apex Classic Home Health Care today. (571) 275-9547

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Susana Sekyi

Owner at Apex Classic Home Health Care

We were inspired to open Apex Classic Home Health Care by the wealth of experience working in the nursing and medical fields. We have seen, first-hand, the type of care people need to maintain their health and hope. We use our knowledge and experience to provide all our clients the type of services, guardianship, and comfort they need to live at home. We are expert caregivers, stress relievers, and the trusted source for medical attention and hope that exists in the comfort of our clients’ homes. We work from an overarching philosophy of trust and compassion and strive to be THE premier source for in-home care in our community, and beyond.​

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