In Home Senior Care Services Allow You to Live Independently with ALS or Parkinson's in San Diego, CA and the Surrounding Area

Find out about Comfort Keepers' in home senior care services that help you get the most out of life in San Diego, CA while coping with the symptoms of ALS and Parkinson's

Many American seniors require one or more in-home supports. In fact, most seniors over the age of 65 require assistance with at least one daily living task. Comfort Keepers provides in home senior care services that are designed to help you safely and successfully age in place even if you have physical, emotional, or cognitive challenges. Services range from occasional homemaking support to round the clock personal care 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Comfort Keepers also provides respite care, hospital to home transitioning, and end of life care.

One area that truly sets Comfort Keepers apart is their specialization in care for seniors with chronic and progressive illnesses such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, ALS/Parkinson's disease. Not only does Comfort Keepers provide these in home senior care services, but they are also recognized and certified for their excellence by such agencies as the US ALS Association.

ALS/Parkinson's leads to a loss of neurological and physical functioning which makes daily living tasks progressively more difficult and eventually impossible to accomplish. As mobility and fine motor skills deteriorate, fall risks greatly increase making it much less safe to leave the senior alone. Seniors may eventually be bedridden and even require mechanical ventilation. This necessitates even more specialized and detailed care.

Comfort Keepers’ in home senior care services and supports have a great range, including:

• Bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Ostomy assistance
• Toileting, incontinence, and perineal care
• Housekeeping and laundry support
• Planning, shopping for and preparing meals
• Physical eating assistance
• Transferring and positioning assistance
• Mobility support
• Local transportation support
• Running errands
• Medication management
• Companionship

While ALS/Parkinson's may make things a bit more challenging, Comfort Keepers’ in home senior care services can help maximize your freedom, independence, and quality of life and help you safely enjoy living in the comfort and convenience of your own home. For more information or to schedule a free in-home consultation, contact a care coordinator today.