Ageing Australians make up an ever-growing portion of the population. Longer life is a wonderful thing, but it also creates challenges in caring for your ageing loved ones. This highlights the need for quality senior care. Seniors have more chronic conditions than younger Australians do, and they may see many physicians and receive numerous new prescriptions each year.

If you look over your relative’s house and are concerned, then you need to take an active role in securing quality home senior care. Residents in Melbourne’s Outer East  have the advantage of having professional and caring CAREGivers. Home Instead Senior Care Outer East takes care of these concerns for them. Home Instead Senior Care Outer East provides only the highest trained, caring professionals to help your ageing loved ones feel more comfortable in their homes. You are no doubt concerned about your loved one facing unnecessary struggles, so it makes good sense to be proactive in getting help. Here are some signs that a senior needs help.

1. Driving Risks

If your loved one has vision, hearing or reflex impairment, this could increase their risk of car accidents. 

2. Medical Conditions

A newly diagnosed injury or illness may affect your loved one’s capabilities to function normally each day. A CAREGiver can be there when you cannot, to ensure that they can still get around independently. 

3. Personal Hygiene

When you visit, note the overall appearance and hygiene of your loved one. They should be wearing clothing that is suitable for the weather. Their laundry should be done, and their towels and bed linens should be clean. If it is not, they need help. 

4. Nutrition and Food

Check into the diet of your ageing loved one to make sure that they are eating nutritious foods. If your loved one’s weight is not steady or the food in the refrigerator is expired, they certainly need some help. 

5. Completing Daily Tasks

Your loved one should be doing grocery shopping and preparing good meals. If this becomes overly challenging, it’s time to contact Home Instead Senior Care Outer East. 

6. Suitable Behaviour

Does your ageing loved one seem depressed, irritable or anxious? Do they have difficulty in remembering names, current events or places?

7. Taking Care of Finances

Your aged relative should be capable of managing their own personal finances, including the timely payment of bills and balancing their check book. If they cannot, perhaps a CAREGiver from Home Instead Senior Care Outer East could help them.

8. Medication Needs

Can your loved one manage their medications properly? This includes taking the proper dose at the right time. They should also have refills when they are due. If they don’t, then a CAREGiver can help handle these important tasks.

9. Checking the Mail

If your relative has mail stacking up, this can indicate that they are not able to keep up with it. Check for delinquency or past due notices. A senior care professional can help them with their finances.   

10. Safety Concerns

Your ageing loved one needs to extinguish cigarettes or candles, and turn off appliances when they are done using them. Windows and doors should be kept locked.

Thanks for reading through this Blog, I hope you have found it useful. If you require any further assistance please feel free to contact the office.

Kind regards,
Suzanne McLoughlin
Owner of Home Instead Senior Care Outer East

P.S. We provide free Care Consultations and resource guides to support and guide families. Download your free copies from our Aged Care Resources page or Request a Free Information Pack to receive a hard copy.