When Is It Time for 24-Hour Home Care? (Source: TheKey.com)

Excerpt from this excellent article published in www.TheKey.com:

Is your parent or older loved one’s health declining, even with some in-home care? Are you or other family caregivers losing sleep at night or feeling overwhelmed? Whether your loved one lives in their own home or with a family member, it may be time to start full-time care—for everyone’s benefit.

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10 Signs Your Loved One Needs 24/7 Care

1.    Frequent falls or compromised balance

2.    Confusion between day and nighttime 

3.    Difficulty eating or drinking without assistance

4.    Fainting or confusion due to dehydration

5.    Wandering from home or getting lost

6.    An increase in bathroom accidents

7.    Sleepwalking or wandering during the night

8.    After surgery, a hospitalization, or stay in a rehab facility

9.    Bedbound and/or developing bedsores

10.                    Family caregivers are suffering from sleep deprivation or have chronic stress that interferes with their own health, wellness, and quality of life

How to Get Started with 24-Hour Care

Questions to Ask a Home Care Agency

Why is an agency better than a private-hire caregiver for 24-hour care?