Senior Holiday Homecare or 24-Hour Care: How to Know When Your Aging Parents Need Extra Care

Family Caregiver  |  November 13, 2023

What Every Family in North and West Vancouver Needs to Know About Senior Holiday Homecare

How do you know when your parents require 24 hour care, overnight care, or even senior holiday homecare? The holidays are around the corner; families will be traveling far and wide to visit their friends & relatives. Often, people visit their Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa or old family friends. During your visit, you may notice your loved ones are acting unusual or displaying irregular behavior, including forgetfulness or accidental self-harm (i.e. tripping down staircases or slipping in the bathtub). The signs mentioned above can be indications of an important issue.

Here are some things to look for while visiting your loved one over the holiday season:

How to Know When Your Aging Parent Needs Senior Holiday Homecare:

 24/7 Care: Aggressiveness in Aging Parents

There are various forms of aggression linked to declining health and the inability to take care of one’s self. Types of aggression may include physical or verbal harassment. The causes of aggression can vary from a bad reaction to their medications to realizing their memory is weakening. People suffering from memory loss may feel embarrassed when they are called out on their memory, which can trigger a negative response.

 Overnight Care: Unsafe Living Conditions for Aging Parents

 Homes with large staircases pose a significant risk for elderly people. Slipping in or out of the shower is a sign that your loved one may not be able to clean themselves without risking adequately injuring themselves. Other signs that show a person is not safe in their living space is if you notice they are hoarding boxes, bags, and other unused household items. People who are unable to clean their homes are often unable to take enough care of themselves.

Dementia Care: Sundowning Symptoms to Recognize in Aging Parents

 You may not notice it immediately, but your elderly loved one may suffer from sundowning if they seem more confused and agitated at night. Sundowning is associated with individuals who may have Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia. When the sun sets, and the natural light is reduced, moments of confusion (i.e. forgetting who certain members of their family are or forgetting when they last ate), wandering (i.e. walking around aimlessly and staring into space), irritated moods and physical shaking are tremendously common. It is important to not accept these moments as “one-offs,” and if you notice a trend in behavior as the sun sets, you should have a serious conversation with your loved one the next day or contact an experienced professional.

Comfort Keepers North and West Vancouver has partnered with My Home Rehab; a mobile rehabilitation service provider that consists of physiotherapists and kinesiologists delivering care and treatments to seniors in the comfort of their own homes. To learn more visit: www.myhomerehab.net

Comfort Keepers^® Can Help with Senior Holiday Homecare!

Worried about the health and welfare of an elderly relative? Comfort Keepers® can make a difference. Our team of expert in-home caregivers will strive to ensure your senior loved one has the best quality of life possible, bringing joy and good health to their home environment. Our Interactive Caregiving™ program ensures all needs in terms of safety, nutrition, mental well-being, and everyday activities of home care services are met.

Quality Accredited Homecare: Happier, Healthier, and at Home!

Do you need Home Care in North Vancouver & West Vancouver for you or a loved one? Comfort Keepers® help seniors in North Vancouver and West Vancouver, along with the surrounding areas, to live happy, healthy lives in the comfort of their own homes by providing quality, compassionate care, and safety technology solutions to preserve independence and contribute to a better life.

Moreover, our seasoned in-home caregivers are carefully chosen based on their quality of being empathetic. Our care centers around companionship for seniors. This is the kind of care that originates from the soul and allows us to meet our client’s requirements. Contact the Comfort Keepers North Vancouver and West Vancouver office to learn more about our unique service offering.

Comfort Keepers, the premium home care service for Seniors on the North Shore, was awarded the “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” seal by Accreditation Canada. Achieving the highest available certification in Canada for Accredited Home care services demonstrates Comfort Keepers’ commitment to offering safe, high-quality home care to its senior clients in North Vancouver and West Vancouver.

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