Caregivers Can Ease Impact of Winter and COVID on Seniors
Massachusetts is anticipating a COVID-19 surge that coincides with the time of year our aging parents and other seniors find most challenging, especially if they live alone.
Massachusetts is anticipating a COVID-19 surge that coincides with the time of year our aging parents and other seniors find most challenging, especially if they live alone.
Families seeking the best care options for an elder dealing with challenges and complexities can find the search for the right situation frustrating, especially when on a quest to preserve a high quality of life for a loved one who deserves more than check-the-box services in the twilight of a long and rich journey.
Linda, a longtime Homecare Choices client, has simple needs. A caregiver picks her up twice a week, takes her to dialysis, brings her home, makes lunch, and stays for a few hours to provide assistance and companionship.
“If they told me today, ‘Phil doesn’t need you,’ I would still go and see Phil,” says Bonnie Shamey, a caregiver for Homecare Choices.
The essential qualities of personal home care services on Cape Cod that allow seniors to remain at home comfortably and safely have taken on even greater value in these uncertain times created by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.