Personal Care Assistance for Adults With Disabilities at Home
Personal Care Assistance for Adults With Disabilities at Home Sherita Newbern Date: June 24, 2026 Personal care can help an adult manage daily routines while continuing to make choices about how support is provided. The goal is not to take over. It is to offer respectful, non-medical assistance with the activities the person finds difficult […]
Mobility and Transfer Assistance for Seniors at Home
Mobility and Transfer Assistance for Seniors at Home Sherita Newbern Date: June 22, 2026 Walking through the home, standing from a chair, and getting in or out of bed can become difficult as an older adult’s abilities change. Non-medical mobility support may provide supervision, steadying assistance, and help with appropriate transfers while allowing the person […]
Can an In-Home Caregiver Help My Parent Get In and Out of Bed or a Chair?
Can an In-Home Caregiver Help My Parent Get In and Out of Bed or a Chair? Sherita Newbern Date: June 22, 2026 Yes. An in-home caregiver may provide appropriate non-medical help with bed and chair transfers when the task has been assessed, included in the care plan, and can be completed within safe handling guidelines. […]
What Kind of Help Does an Elderly Parent Need When Walking Becomes Difficult?
What Kind of Help Does an Elderly Parent Need When Walking Becomes Difficult? Sherita Newbern Date: June 22, 2026 When walking becomes difficult, an elderly parent may need supervision, steadying assistance, help moving through the home, or support during daily routines. A sudden or rapidly worsening change should be evaluated by a healthcare provider before […]
When Is It Unsafe for a Family Caregiver to Help With Transfers Alone?
When Is It Unsafe for a Family Caregiver to Help With Transfers Alone? Sherita Newbern Date: June 22, 2026 It may be unsafe to help with a transfer alone when your loved one cannot bear weight, loses balance, needs to be lifted, moves unpredictably, or has experienced new pain, weakness, or a recent fall. Stop […]
Does My Parent Need Personal Care or Companion Care at Home?
Does My Parent Need Personal Care or Companion Care at Home? Sherita Newbern Date: June 22, 2026 Your parent may need personal care if they require hands-on help with bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, or mobility. Companion care may be more appropriate when they can manage personal routines but need conversation, supervision, reminders, meal companionship, or […]
Bathing Assistance for Elderly Adults at Home: Dressing, Grooming, and Hygiene Support
Bathing Assistance for Elderly Adults at Home: Dressing, Grooming, and Hygiene Support Sherita Newbern Date: June 22, 2026 Bathing, dressing, and grooming can become harder as an older adult’s abilities change. Families may notice skipped showers, repeated clothing, difficulty fastening garments, or growing anxiety around bathroom routines. Respectful in-home support can help an elderly parent […]
Can an In-Home Caregiver Help My Parent Bathe, Dress, and Groom?
Can an In-Home Caregiver Help My Parent Bathe, Dress, and Groom? Sherita Newbern Date: June 22, 2026 Yes. An in-home caregiver may provide non-medical help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene when those tasks are included in the care plan. The caregiver should protect your parent’s privacy, explain each step, encourage independence, and provide […]
How Can I Get Bathing Help for an Elderly Parent Who Refuses to Shower?
How Can I Get Bathing Help for an Elderly Parent Who Refuses to Shower? Sherita Newbern Date: June 22, 2026 When an elderly parent refuses to shower, avoid forcing the issue or turning the conversation into an argument. Start by asking what feels uncomfortable or difficult. A calmer routine, more privacy, limited assistance, or help […]
How Do I Know When My Elderly Parent Needs Help With Activities of Daily Living?
How Do I Know When My Elderly Parent Needs Help With Activities of Daily Living? Sherita Newbern Date: June 22, 2026 Your parent may need help with activities of daily living when familiar routines become inconsistent, exhausting, unsafe, or difficult to complete without assistance. Changes in bathing, dressing, meals, toileting, walking, and personal hygiene can […]