Perhaps you’ve been noticing some subtle changes in Mom lately; nothing significant that you can exactly put your finger on, but she seems a bit more frail, or maybe a bit more forgetful. You’re concerned about her being home alone so much; what if she falls? Or leaves a pot of soup cooking on the stove and forgets about it? And wouldn’t it be great if she had someone to talk throughout the day?
It may be time to consider the services of an in-home senior caregiver to ensure Mom remains safe at home. But, where do you begin?
For many, the home caregiver hiring process starts with opening up the morning newspaper or hopping online searching classified ads for something that reads: “Experienced caregiver will sit with the elderly – low rates!” While at first glance this may seem ideal, there are some critical reasons for taking a different route to selecting a trusted senior caregiver for your beloved senior. Here are just a few:
Making the decision to trust the care of your senior loved one to an in-home caregiver is one of the most important decisions you’ll make, and one that should definitely not be taken lightly. When researching your in-home senior caregiver care options, we invite you to contact Compassionate Nursing Services. We’ll be glad to meet with you and answer any questions you may have, and will even provide a free in-home assessment to let you know how we can best help your senior loved one remain safe, comfortable and happy at home. Give us a call at 314-432-4312 to learn more about our senior home care in St. Louis and the surrounding areas.
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