Home Care in Massapequa NY
As a family caregiver, you have the daily routine down. You know what tasks need to be completed, what appointments need to be kept, what groceries need to be bought and meals prepared. It 
may be tempting at times to keep the schedule intact; the routine has become soothing. It’s like stepping into a new job and finding that what seemed overwhelming three months ago, now seems like second nature.
Home Care Provider
Integrating a home care provider into your parent’s life when all seems to be going well may seem like an unnecessary interruption. There are, however, several reasons that family caregivers integrate home care providers into a situation that seems to be working as it is.
- Your parent will, in most cases, require additional care as they age. At some point, they may lose their driving privileges, requiring additional transportation to appointments, outings, social events, shopping and other activities. They may eventually need additional help with more of the daily activities of living such as bathing, dressing and transferring from bed to chair to shower. If their mobility declines, they may need someone to accompany them on their daily walks.
- While home care providers assist with all the daily activities of living including light housekeeping, one of the most important areas they provide support for your loved one is in the area of companionship. The camaraderie they develop helps your loved one maintain that social connection vital to well-being. Whether it’s playing a card game, sitting on the patio enjoying a glass of lemonade and a chat, or sharing a just prepared meal, this connection becomes one your parent’s truly look forward to.
- Schedules and routines become important to people as they age. It could be because so much is changing in their lives that the need for some conformity brings comfort. Slowly integrating a home care provider into their schedule instead of waiting for an emergency situation allows them time to develop a relationship. Before you know it, they will be asking to schedule more time with their home care provider, allowing you time to recharge. Caring for the caregiver is an important element when considering long-term family care. Just as you schedule your parent’s exercise time into the daily activities, don’t forget to set-up yours as well.
If you or an aging loved one are in need of home care in Massapequa, NY or the surrounding areas, contact the caring professionals at Star Multi Care Services today at (631)956-8835. We are the Right Choice for Home Health Care Services!
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With over 35 years of experience, Stephen Sternbach has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Star Multi Care Services since 1987. After the sale of the New York and New Jersey operations of Star Multi Care Services, Sternbach brought the company private where he remains President and CEO of this 40-million dollar company. With Sternbach at the helm, Star Multi Care Services employs more than 650 employees, in six offices throughout Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York.
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