If your parent or another loved one wants to age in place, there are several things you can do to help support that goal: offer your assistance whenever possible, help them make accessibility-based modifications to their home, and enlist skilled, reliable caregivers to assist them with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing and other tasks.
Hiring a compassionate, dedicated caregiver to provide one-on-one care can have an incredibly positive impact on seniors and their families. Here are three benefits of hiring a Personal Support Worker (PSW) from Living Assistance Services in Toronto. If you’d like to know more or book a consultation with our care team, please contact us. We’re available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for your convenience and look forward to speaking with you.
Safety and good health
Our caregivers ensure that your aging loved one is safe and in good health, assisting them with everything from ambulation, bathing and dressing to supporting hydration and providing nutritional support. They can identify when medical help is required and ensure that the right steps are taken to address any illness, injuries and cognitive concerns that present during a shift (this may involve calling family members, calling emergency services, or making a list of non-urgent concerns to address with a family doctor). Our caregivers offer reminders and assistance when medication needs to be taken, and can also assist with physical activities including physiotherapy exercises, gentle stretching, or other daily movement.
Quality of life
In addition to supporting your aging loved one’s physical safety and health, hiring a caregiver can greatly improve their quality of life. This is because our Personal Support Workers offer joyful companionship, building genuine connections with each client in order to best support their needs. This may involve enjoying a cup of coffee or tea together, having warm conversations, playing cards or board games, taking a walk around the neighbourhood in good weather, or simply offering quiet company throughout the day. It also means prioritizing all of those ‘little things’ that add joy to one’s day: putting fresh sheets on the bed, making your aging loved one’s favourite snack, reminding them when their favourite television show or radio program is on, or helping them run errands and socialize in their community. Our caregivers also provide light housekeeping services to help keep your loved one’s home clean, safe and comfortable at all times. All of our homecare services are highly personalized, so please feel free to make specific requests of your caregiver.
Peace of mind
Finally, hiring a caregiver from Living Assistance Services offers peace of mind. Not only will your aging loved one feel safe and cared for, your entire family will enjoy peace of mind knowing that they’re in good hands. You will no longer worry about falls, wandering, sundowning or inadequate nutrition, or feel guilty about being unable to care for your loved one on a daily basis. This assurance is particularly helpful when family members live out of town or are traveling, or when your aging loved one is dealing with an acute medical issue. Please visit this link to learn more about respite and convalescent care options.
If you’d like to learn more about high quality homecare services in Toronto, Mississauga and the surrounding areas, please contact us. We’d be glad to answer your questions, offer personalised recommendations and provide a quote based on your needs. Thanks for reading and take care!