While we’re not sure if “snowbirding” is an actual verb, it does refer to what many elderly individuals like to do during the winter months. For most of the country, it means moving to a new location temporarily during the winter months where the climate is much more pleasant. But in reality, snowbirding can also happen during the summer, when those who do not enjoy the extreme heat of the south, move north to find a temperate climate. Having a snowbird services provider can help your loved one with the transition.
No matter which direction they go on the compass, snowbirds pack up their cares (and hopefully a few other key essentials) and head to a part of the country where they can enjoy nicer weather for a while.
Don’t Panic if Your Parents Want to Become Snowbirds
Many family caregivers have concerns when their elderly parents want to become snowbirds. While they understand that their loved one will enjoy life more in a more temperate climate, there is often concern about how they will continue to get the care they need so that they are thriving in their new locale, not just surviving.
Why Routine Care is Important
Even if your loved ones are in great physical shape and don’t have any immediate health concerns, a lot can happen if your loved ones are away for 3-6 months in another part of the country and don’t maintain regular care. If you add in the fact that a large portion of elderly snowbirds do have some type of chronic condition that needs regular care, then the importance of keeping up with preventative care tasks is even more important.
Many routine appointments like dental care, eye examinations, and yearly physicals can take place at your loved one’s permanent residence, but if he or she needs more frequent care, then before she chooses a location for her second home, make sure the resources are available for her in the state where she’ll lay her head for multiple months out of the year.
Using Snowbird Services to Make the Transition Smooth
For states that are used to a lot of seniors moving in during the winter months (like Florida, Arizona, and Hawaii), you’ll want to look for a home care agency that will help with snowbird services. These organizations have providers who are trained in asking the right questions and making sure your loved ones’ care needs are met without any interruption in care.
Here are a few ways snowbird services can help your loved ones maintain important regular healthcare.
Transportation Services
If your loved ones are unable to drive, a snowbird services provider can help with transportation by providing rides to and from doctor appointments, physical therapy sessions, and medication pick-up.
Meal Services
If your loved ones have a restricted diet or need help with meal preparation, a snowbird services team can help them with shopping, preparing, and cleaning up after meals so they don’t spend their entire time in a different state surviving off of fast-food and frozen meals.
Medication Management
If your loved ones need assistance in managing multiple medications, a snowbird services provider can monitor the medications they take, making sure they take them properly and always have enough on hand.
Knowing your loved ones will have a snowbird services team ready to welcome them to their second home and assist them in living well while they are there can provide reassurance to caregivers left behind.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Snowbird Services in Margate FL, please contact the caring staff at Star Multi Care today. Call 954-962-0926.
Star Multi Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency in Florida including Palm Beach, Miami Dade, and Broward County.
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