COVID-19 cases in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities were devastating, as the sickness spread like wildfire throughout our most vulnerable population who had been living so closely together. As a result, many families made the decision to move elderly parents home, which raised challenges.
Compassionate Care Home Health Services, one of leading home care agencies in Saginaw and the nearby areas, is here to provide the support you need to ensure a smooth transition home for a senior you love. When considering moving elderly parents into your home, think through the answers to these questions:
- Will there be enough room for the senior to have designated space for privacy?
- If you work outside of the home, is there someone who can care for the senior while you’re gone?
- How will vacations be handled? Could the senior travel with you, or is there a plan you can easily put into place for respite care?
- How will the move affect other family members? For instance, will one of the children need to give up their bedroom and share with a sibling?
- Might there be a problem around issues such as pets, smoking, or drinking, either on the part of your parent or another person in the house?
- Are there any unresolved issues with your aging parent that will impact your ability to offer the greatest level of care?
- Do any home alterations have to be made, such as adding grab bars and railings, additional lighting, or wheelchair accessibility?
Next, schedule a family group meeting. This would include everyone residing in the house plus your siblings or any family members who may want to be involved in the senior’s care. It’s important to give everyone the opportunity to voice any concerns openly and honestly. Moving elderly parents into your home is a life-changing event for each member of the family.
After the family is in agreement with the decision, talk with your parent concerning the idea. Assess whether the senior has been thriving in the social atmosphere of staying in a facility, and if they will miss the activities and friendships. Reassure the senior that all of the family is thrilled with the idea of inviting them home to reside, and address any concerns the senior raises.
Most of all, know that you’re not alone in your new care responsibilities! Compassionate Care Home Health Services is always here to serve as your trusted partner in care, offering the home care assistance you need.
Contact us at 877.308.1212 for a complimentary in-home planning meeting to allow us to share more about our top-rated Saginaw senior care. For a full list of communities we serve, please visit our Locations page.