Signs That Your Loved One May Need Care in Fareham, Gosport, Southampton & New Forest East

Signs That Your Loved One May Need Care

For most of us in Fareham, Gosport, Southampton & New Forest East, there will come a time when us, or one of our loved ones requires some kind of Care or Support. It is often a difficult and daunting time, however, when the warning signs are spotted earlier, early prevention measures can be put in place in order to support your loved one to remain living in the comfort of their own home for as long as possible.

In our latest blog, we talk about the common signs that it may be time to consider care.

Sign 1: They're Struggling to Maintain Personal Hygiene

A change in ones appearance or body odour may be a sign that your loved one needs support with their Personal Care. There are a number of different reasons as to why someone may be struggling to maintain their usual Personal Hygiene Standards. Here are some, just to name a few:

- They no longer have the Physical Capabilities to do so

- Their Mental Wellbeing is impacting their Personal Care Routine 

- They have simply forgotten to wash and clean themselves daily

Sign 2: Changes in Their Weight

If there is a 10% difference or more in their body weight, this is normally an indication that there is a problem; they may not be eating enough and losing weight as a result. This could be caused by difficulty preparing meals, feelings of loneliness or isolation impacting their appetite or forgetting to eat at mealtimes. Visiting them during meal times will give you a good indication of their eating habits. Receiving Care Calls during meal times could also help; one of our amazing CareGivers in Fareham, Gosport, Southampton & New Forest East can help prepare meals and encourage them to eat. 

Sign 3: Physical and Mental Changes

Physical Changes can include: Bruises or bumps from falls, weight changes, changes in personal hygiene or all of the above.

Mental Changes can include: Mood Swings, withdrawal from social situations, or displaying new behaviours that seem out of character. Mental health problems can be experienced by people of all ages, so it is important to check in with your loved ones regularly to understand how they are feeling.

Sign 4: They're No Longer Able to Perform Daily Tasks

Another key sign that your loved one may need care is that they are unable to carry out daily tasks. You might notice that their house is becoming very untidy. If they struggle with things such Take Medication, Showering, Getting Dressed or Preparing Meals, they could benefit from the support of a Homecare plan.

Sign 5: Memory Loss

Memory Loss is typically associated with Dementia. Although it can be a symptom of dementia, that is not always the case. If you are worried your loved one has Dementia, it is best to seek advice from their GP.

When treated early, people that are living with Dementia can be supported to maintain their independence for longer. For more information on the early signs of Dementia, you can read our Blog here. 

Our Blog about the Early Signs of Dementia: https://bit.ly/3PW9j2y

Our Blog about Our Dementia Support Programme: https://bit.ly/3GpiMfE

Who Is Likely To Need Care?

As adults age, it is more likely that they may need some additional support. Older adults may require help with day-to-day tasks, or they may need some companionship and a friendly face to share a cuppa.

Having the 'Care Conversation'

Having a conversation with your loved one about care can be daunting, but it is important that you speak openly so you can discuss the options available together. 

Here is Kev, Co-owner and Managing Director of Right at Home Solent, discussing the key concepts of having "the" Difficult Conversations with your elderly parents/grandparents about receiving Homecare. Just follow this link: https://bit.ly/3G0IvJP

How can I check the quality of care services?

At Right at Home Solent, we provide 'Outstanding' Homecare; as rated by the CQC. At Right at Home Solent, we are proud to provide excellent Homecare to all of our clients in Fareham, Gosport, Southampton and New Forest East; if you would like to see what some of our clients think about the support we provide them, just follow this link and check out our reviews on Homecare.co.uk: https://bit.ly/3Ameout

What type of care services are there?

There are lots of different types of Homecare services. The level of Care that is required will depend on the individual needs of your loved one. Typically, when the signs that someone needs care are identified early on, people can be supported to remain in their own homes with the help of quality homecare services. At Right at Home [insert office name here], our services cover but are not limited to:

• Personal Care
• Companionship & Support
• Dementia Care
• Elderly Care
• Live-In Care
• Respite Care
• Hospital to Homecare

How can Right at Home Solent Help?

At Right at Home Solent, we can support you and your loved one to develop a unique and personalised care plan that meets their needs and supports them to live a fulfilled life from the comfort of their own home. Whether they love spending time with their grandchildren or completing their favourite crossword puzzle, our team will ensure they are supported to keep doing the things they love.

What happens next?

If you think your loved one may need Homecare support or for more you'd like more information on our services, please contact a member of our friendly office team on 01329 233755 or fill in our online enquiry form and someone from our team will contact you, just follow this link: https://www.rightathome.co.uk/solent/contact-us/