More Sarasota Senior Services Provided in the Home

A growing number of senior services in Sarasota, Venice and Bradenton appeal to the increasing desire of older Americans to maintain as much independence as possible as they age.

Many Bradenton and Sarasota senior services are provided in the home to promote seniors’ independence. These include:

Home Health Care, which provides skilled health care services in the home, such as nursing and physical, occupational and speech therapy.

In-Home Care, in which home care aides or caregivers help seniors with personal care services, such as bathing and mobility assistance; light housekeeping services; and companionship, enabling them to continue living safely at home and enhancing their quality of life.

Home Hospice Care, which provides in-home nursing and caregiving to persons who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Hospice concentrates on providing comfort and quality of life.

In-home senior services agencies often collaborate or partner with other types of senior services to provide seniors smooth transitions from one level of care to another as their needs change.

For instance, a senior who needs to be admitted to a hospital for medical or surgical care may require some time in a rehabilitation center or nursing home prior to returning home. A home care or home health care provider can further assist the senior in his or her recuperation at home after being released from the rehab center or nursing home.

Other types of senior services may also complement in-home care. For instance, adult day care centers offer seniors opportunities to socialize and receive other services while their loved ones are at work.

The following are a few examples of Bradenton, Venice and Sarasota, Florida, senior services provided by in-home caregivers:

Companionship: Engaging in conversation and activities with clients, such as hobbies, walks and puzzles. This provides seniors important social contact, as well as physical and mental stimulation, to promote health, happiness and quality of life.

Nutritional Services: Preparing and sharing meals with seniors to make certain they eat a well-balanced diet for optimal health. If needed, caregivers also can provide feeding assistance.

Personal Care: Assisting with bathing and grooming to maintain clients’ self-esteem.

Medication Reminders: While they are not authorized to administer medicine, in-home caregivers perform an important health promotion function by reminding seniors to take medication on schedule.

Light Housekeeping: This may include assistance around the house such as vacuuming, mopping floors, taking care of laundry and cleaning interior windows.

Grocery Shopping and Errands: Caregivers often involve clients, who are able, in these activities.