Looking at the past several months, family caregivers have had to handle seemingly unsurmountable challenges connected with the care of the seniors they love. With COVID-19’s specific dangers to the elderly and those diagnosed with underlying health conditions, such as COPD, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and others that are common in seniors, families have struggled with how exactly to best protect and keep their older family members safe.
To that end, some families made the difficult decision to temporarily stop senior home care services in order to avoid having anyone outside of the family come into the home – meaning family members were suddenly responsible for full-time senior care. Without a care partner, this alone can be tremendously stressful, but add to this the various other new responsibilities and concerns set off by the pandemic, such as shifting to working virtually, caring for kids who could no longer attend school or daycare, and so much more.
To say it is been a stressful time is an understatement; however now, with many new safety protocols set up, is it safe to once again bring in a professional in-home care provider to help?
Independence-4-Seniors Home Care has continued to provide safe, trustworthy in-home care services for seniors throughout the pandemic, in accordance with all recommended guidelines. When you are ready to look into senior home care options, keep the following tips in mind:
- Work with a professional in-home care company, like Independence-4-Seniors Home Care, the leaders in home care in Hinsdale and surrounding areas, that has a well-thought-out COVID-19 plan in place – and ask for information about that plan.
- Plan to be there when the caregiver arrives the first time to relieve any concerns you may have, such as making sure he/she is wearing a face covering, washing hands often, sanitizing surfaces, etc.
- Speak to the senior’s health care provider about any health concerns and also to get strategies for any extra safety precautions which should be taken during senior home care visits.
The care specialists at Independence-4-Seniors Home Care are always here to answer any questions you have and also to share details about the steps we are taking to protect the seniors in our care, including:
- Wearing face coverings along with other personal protective equipment as appropriate
- Properly sanitizing and disinfecting any items brought inside the seniors’ homes
- Ensuring all care staff are healthy through wellness assessments and routine temperature checks
- Engaging in safe social distancing protocol
- And much more
Contact us online or give us a call at (630) 323-4665 any time to learn more about the countless advantages of professional in-home care, and how we are able to help a senior you love live life to the fullest – comfortably and safely in the familiarity of home.