Senior Check In At The Holidays

The holidays are right around the corner. That time of the year where we get to reconnect to family and friends we may not have seen for some time. Lots of gatherings full of holiday cheer, festive meals, and reconnection. For some of us, this means seeing people we only see a few times a year. When these visits occur, you may notice things are not as good as you thought they were.
It may be time for you to consider senior care, in-home care, for your loved one. You can start by taking our short Home Care Survey to help you better understand whether the time may have come to pursue care options for your loved one.
Here are some things to look at:
 Is your loved one wearing clothing that is dirty or has food stains?
 Does your loved one wear his/her nightclothes during the day?
 Does your loved one wear the same outfit day after day?
 Is it apparent your loved one is not showering or bathing?
 Does your loved one fail to comb/style their hair or brush their teeth?
 Is your loved one losing weight?
 Is there unusual tearing or bruising of the skin that may indicate a fall?
 Does your loved one fail to recognize you or know your name?
 Does your loved one fail to speak normally or have trouble communicating?
 Are there signs of confusion such as not knowing the date, where he/she is, or, the season of the year?
 Has your loved one withdrawn socially or is he/she less communicative?
 Are there foul smells coming from the refrigerator and cupboards?
 Are the cupboards void of nutritious food?
 Is the home cluttered and does it have newspapers and mail accumulated?
 Are you finding expired medications or medications that are not being taken?
Sometimes people won’t admit they need help, and others don’t realize they need help. That’s where we come in. We work to come up with solutions that work for everyone involved. Remind parents or loved ones, that you care about them and that you want to help promote their health and well-being, both today and in the years to come.

Assured Assistance is a non-medical homecare company based in Shillington, PA. serving Reading, Wyomissing, Sinking Spring, West Lawn, and surrounding areas. We provide in home senior care, for seniors who want to remain in their homes but need some assistance to complete everyday tasks. Assured Assistance also provides respite care, home care, and compassionate skilled senior care. With home care, we can provide services which include but is not limited to…Companionship, Errand Services, Housekeeping, Laundry Services, Transportation, Organization Needs, Meal Preparation, Shopping/Groceries, Family Respite Care, Grooming/Hygiene Assistance AND More. We provide service when you want and how you want, anything from 3 hours to 24/7. If you are a caregiver who needs respite, a family member looking to assist your parents in their journey to remain independent or simply looking for help for yourself, call Assured Assistance at 610-796-4737. We can provide the home care you are looking for! Visit us on Facebook for more information about who we are.