The holidays remind us how fortunate we are to gather with the people we love. Having Mom and Dad or Grandma and Grandpa still at the table is a gift, and time together becomes more precious with every passing year.
Holiday visits can also reveal changes that are easy to miss from afar. Maybe Mom has lost weight, the refrigerator is nearly empty, or meals and medications are being skipped. Perhaps Dad is wearing the same clothes, or bathing, grooming and personal hygiene have declined. You may notice toileting accidents, difficulty getting out of a chair, unexplained bruises or unsteadiness. These changes deserve attention. Falls are not an inevitable part of aging, and a serious fall, hospitalization or crisis shouldn’t be what finally prompts help.
Recognizing a need for support doesn’t mean family members have to become caregivers. Touching Hearts at Home provides award-winning, exceptional in-home care through expert Certified Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides. Our caregivers assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, oral care, toileting and incontinence care while preserving dignity and independence. We also provide meal preparation and reminders, medication reminders, light housekeeping, mobility assistance and transportation to important appointments.
This holiday season, look a little closer and trust what you notice. If Mom, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa needs more support, let Touching Hearts at Home provide the care—so your time together can remain about family and the moments that matter most at home, where they are most comfortable, safe and secure.