Is it possible to live in your own home when you can’t completely care for yourself? This is a question many seniors ask. You don’t want to leave your home and stay in a senior living home. You want to stay where you are, right? It is possible to stay no matter how much care you need now or will need in the future.
Help with Daily Activities
You might not need much help except for a few things that you just can’t handle like housecleaning, laundry, and pet care. You might need help running errands to the store or the doctor. You could hire Senior Home Care in Monterey CA to do the work for you, or you could hire home nursing aides that will not only do the work, but can help keep an eye on you, too.
Help with Personal Care
Maybe your mind is still young, but your body can’t keep up with it. Your nursing aide will help you with personal care. This includes helping you dress, bathe, and prepare food. These aides often stay with you throughout the entire day and leave at night or live with you 24/7. They will learn your routine and how you like things done. They will make sure you receive your medication, just in case you forget to take it.
Companionship
You don’t want to sit around bored all day in your home, right? You also don’t want to move to a community center with lots of people and leave your home behind. Instead, bring the social life to you. With Senior Home Care in Monterey CA, you will be matched with an aide that is compatible with your personality.
Skilled Nursing
If you have a chronic health problem, having a personal nurse at home makes keeping it under control easier. The nurse will know what you need for medications or rehabilitation. The nurse will know what foods to avoid. It’s like having your doctor there everyday. If a problem arises, then nurse can help stabilize you and get help right away.
You’re in good hands with Senior Home Care in Monterey CA. You won’t have to move and leave your home behind, but you’ll feel better knowing someone is helping to take care of you. Contact VNA & Hospice today.
