Many are unaware of the possibility of of obtaining servcies for those who are recovering from illness, surgery, or hospitalization, when they return home for recovery and rehabilitation. Private duty services can range from household help such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, help with exercising, and transportation, to more personal assistance like help with bathing, toileting, and medication reminders. Private Duty care in Dayton Ohio often supplements nursing and therapy servcies which are covered for a short time by Medicare benefits, and because these non-medical services are not covered by Medicare, there is no need for a physician’s orders and the duration of servcies is unlimited, with flexible scheduling based on client need and preference. Golden Heart Senior Care in Dayton,Ohio , arranges for a free consultation either in the hospital or when an individual has retruned home, and details can be put into a plan of care ready for immediate implementation at the family’s discretion. This kind of Private Duty Care is often arranged instead of placement in a facility, allowing the patient to recover in the comfort of their own home. By Sherri Kumle.
I live with my mom and she needs some help that I just cannot handle. Bathing her makes her uncomfortable and me as well. I don’t know how to introduce a care company to her without her feeling strange and I’m willing to pay for the care. Is this something you can help me with? I really want to give her a better quality of life than I can provide. Not to mention that I need a break. I love my mom but caring for her is straining our relationship.
Hi Sally,
I fully understand your situation, and you have come to the right place to get some help for your mother as well as assistance in ironing out this uncomfortable position you are both in. First, rest assured that this is not an unusual problem, and many families struggle with doing just the right thing. It is perfectly normal that both of you would be uncomfortable with the bathing routine, and removing that stress can be a world of difference in keeping your relationship strong. Caregivers from Golden Heart are experienced in helping our clients relax and feel less embarassed in these situations, and they are a wonderful resource for other services also. The companionship that is provided while the caregiver is performing other duties helps to reduce loneliness and depression, and even makes the time you spend with your mother more enjoyable because she has experienced less anxiety. Please check out our website at https://goldenheartohio-com.mystagingwebsite.com or call us at 937-985-4911 to help with any issues or concerns you might have regarding your mother’s care!