As you make decisions about the care of your loved one, keep these four factors in mind. Doing so will ensure your loved one is able to make the most of the years that are left.

Chronic Conditions

Does your loved one live with some type of chronic condition? Perhaps type 2 diabetes are the issue. Maybe a condition like fibromyalgia is always present. You can help by making sure the support is there to help manage the condition and allow your loved one to enjoy a better quality of life.

It is possible to have someone who can make sure the loved one is taking medication on a regular basis and is also following any dietary plans recommended by physicians. Access to a medical call centre that can respond any time of the day or night will also make it easier to deal with any complications caused by these ongoing conditions.

Mobility

What sort of mobility issues does your loved one deal with daily? Perhaps walking is not a problem but gripping objects like cutlery or jars is difficult these days. If that’s the case, the use of cutlery designed for those who cannot grip as tightly as in years past will be a great resource.

If your loved one has a partial loss of arm or leg mobility, other methods may be employed. Electric wheelchairs make it easier to get around, or perhaps something like a walker will work nicely. Keep in mind that some elements of the home, such as the door widths and the installation of a walk-in bathtub, may be necessary to allow your loved one as much freedom as possible.

Lucidity

If your loved one is suffering with partial memory loss, more supervision will be needed. You may want to look into options for live-in elderly care as a way to allow your loved one to still remain in the home. The caregiver can take on tasks the patient cannot, and also ensure that during those times when the mind seems a little disorganized, no harm will come to the patient.

Comfort

Comfort is essential during the caregiving process. Whether your loved one remains in the home or moves to an assisted living facility, it’s important for the surroundings to be attractive and comfortable. Having some of one’s own possessions in the living space will go a long way toward making it feel like a real home and not just a place to live.

Plan the care of your loved one with compassion as well as paying attention to practical needs. The result will be creating an environment where it’s possible to be happy and look forward to whatever each new day has to bring.
Do you have elderly loved ones? How do you take care of them? What are your best tips for rest of the world from your experiences?