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How to Best Care for Your Parents

There comes a time when the tables turn, and you find yourself having to look after your parents. This is part of the normal aging process, and many people find themselves in this position each year.

When your parents reach an age whereby they can no longer look after themselves as well as they could before, it’s time to ask them whether they feel they could benefit from an extra pair of hands around the home to assist them in completing everyday tasks like bathing, washing, and cooking. The best way to look after your parents is to keep their welfare at the forefront of your mind and be sure to keep them in the loop in regards to looking at care homes, and considering moving them into your own home with your family.

Hospital Care

If your elderly parents are at some point taken to hospital, then make sure you’re there to provide a familiar face and a hand to hold. If they suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia, then times such as these can be very confusing for them. If at any time you feel that your parent’s care didn’t meet expectations, or if treatment given actually hindered their recovery process, then consider getting in contact with The Medical Negligence Experts to see whether you have a case to win back some compensation.

Ensure They Are Eating Well

Visit your parents regularly enough to check to see if they’re eating well, and getting enough of the right foods. Consider doing a weekly shop for them, and stocking their fridge with plenty of fresh vegetables and other foods easy and simple to prepare. If they’re no longer able to stand long enough to cook for themselves, then think about having ready-made food delivered to their door. Before you do so, check to see what meals they might like and which you can be certain will give them their daily calorie intake.

Attend Doctor’s Appointments With Them

Everybody knows that memory and the ability to maintain concentration fades as you age, so it’s crucial to help your elderly parents wherever you can. Remind them of where they’ve got to be, plans they’ve made, and any medications they’ve got to take if applicable. Think about keeping a copy of their calendar so that you can stay up-to-date with their commitments too. Attend appointments with them so that you can ask relevant questions, keep a notebook of any queries you have for the doctor and medical staff, and make a note of the time of the next scheduled appointment.

Fall Proof Their Home

This is a necessary step if you worry about your parents falling in their home. Falls and accidents are a far greater worry for elderly people than they are for younger, and more fit individuals. Even small falls and trips can result in severe injury and bruising, so take care to cover sharp objects and furniture corners in soft foam, and have loose carpets stuck down properly. If they’re struggling to use the stairs and the bath, then consider having a bath-lift and a stairlift installed inside their home with stair lifts rental. Also ensure that the bath has anti-slip mats inside it, as does the toilet area, the space next to the sink, and the shower cubicle.

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