Every family needs to have a talk about their aging parents’ long-term care plans. Do you know your mom’s goals? Would she want to age at home or downsize to a retirement community? Would she consider hiring in-home care providers for extra help? It’s an important discussion to have as health can change with little notice.

What Are Her Goals?

Ask your mom what she wants as she ages. Would she want to move to a new home or is she happy where she is? Does she have a large social circle for companionship or is she often alone and lonely? Would she like to have more people to socialize with?

If she does want to age in place, is her home designed to adapt to her changing needs? Imagine she lives in a raised ranch home. There is a flight of stairs to get to the garage and laundry room. There’s another flight of stairs to get from the front door to the main living area. If she lost mobility and needed a walker or wheelchair, could she get out of her house without a struggle?

One of the most important conversations your family will have is your mom’s wishes as she ages. You may want to be the one she leans on as she ages. But, she may dread having to rely on her children. If thoughts of burdening you create anxiety, respect that and look into in-home care aides.

As you talk about your mom’s goals, make sure you consider the upgrades that make her home safer. Grab bars can help prevent a fall in the bathroom. Non-slip waterproof vinyl flooring is also less likely to cause a fall. Bringing the appliances and dishes she uses regularly to an easy-to-reach location reduces the chances of falling in the kitchen.

Remember Her Health Can Change in Minutes

Your mom can be perfectly healthy one month and suddenly become ill and need a lot of support the next. There are no guarantees. You can have plans in place to deal with these changes.

Make sure your mom has expressed her wishes in a living will or advance directive. If she hasn’t talked to an expert about financial and medical powers of attorney, she needs to. A will is also important if she has assets she wants to leave to others.

Hire In-Home Care Services to Support Her Independence

Make in-home care aides part of your mom’s long-term care plans by supporting her need to stay independent. Hire caregivers to do the things she finds challenging or needs a helping hand to complete.

She needs to be supported by her family, but she won’t want to become a burden. She knows you have jobs and families of your own. Help when you can, but use home care aides to help her out when you’re not available.

If you or a family member need to hire In-Home Care Services in Boynton Beach FL, call the caring professionals at Star Multi Care today at (954) 870-4770. We provide service in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Lauderhill, Margate, Pompano Beach, and Tamarac.

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Stephen Sternbach

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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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