The holidays are a great time to spend time together as a family, but they can also lead to an alarming discovery. You’re seeing your dad for the first time in months, and it’s clear something has changed. Maybe, he’s having a tough time standing up after sitting at the dining room table. Or, it could be that he forgets things you told him just five minutes earlier. You’re now questioning how safe he is at home. Can he live independently, or is it time to talk to him about personal care at home services?

Signs That Your Dad Needs Help to Stay Independent

How do you know when your dad needs help at home? What are the signs to look for? Go online and find a list of instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and activities of daily living (ADLs). Cross out the things on those checklists that your dad does by himself. These are some of the things your dad should be able to do independently.

• Arrange transportation or drive a car
• Do the laundry
• Keep the home organized and clean
• Pay bills and manage money
• Prepare meals and snacks that match specific dietary needs
• Shop for groceries and build a shopping list
• Take medications and order refills as needed
• Use the phone to schedule appointments and communicate with others

How many are left? A good rule of thumb is that if there are three or more items on the lists that he can’t do on his own, it’s time to talk about personal care at home services.

What Can Personal Care Aides Help Him Do?

Go over the things your dad does on his own. Now, look at the things he needs help completing. It’s the things he cannot do independently that need to be listed on his care plan. Some of the everyday care services for older adults who want to age at home include:

• Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Meal preparation
• Medication reminders
• Personal care and grooming
• Transportation

Care plans are customized to meet your dad’s needs. He’s mobile and has great retention skills, so you think there’s no need for him to have caregivers. Yet, he struggles to cook healthy meals. Instead, he relies on frozen dinners and takeout from the local pizzeria.

He could have personal care at home aides to help him plan and prepare meals. The caregivers can help him build a shopping list and go shopping, too. Your dad may be a great cook, but his doctor told him he shouldn’t drive anymore. He can have caregivers drive him to appointments, stores, and other points of interest.

It’s time to call our personal care at home agency to discuss prices. Once you have a better idea of the prices and services, schedule the assistance your dad needs and know his care needs are being met throughout the week.

If you or a family member are in need of hiring Personal Care at Home Services in Boynton Beach FL, call the caring professionals at Star Multi Care today at (954) 870-4770. Providing service in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Lauderhill, Margate, Pompano Beach and Tamarac.

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Stephen Sternbach

CEO at Star Multi Care Services

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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