If your senior parent is living alone, they may feel anxious at night. Many seniors who love living on their own still feel some anxiety at night because they are by themselves. Seniors who are living alone may worry about break-ins or having a medical emergency in the middle of the night. 24-hour home care services are the ideal way to soothe your senior parent’s anxiety and help them feel safe.

If your senior parent has 24-hour home care, they will have a care provider with them throughout the night to help them with anything they need. The peace of mind of knowing that they aren’t alone can help your senior parent sleep better and improve their mental health.

Some of the ways that having a care provider in the home at night can help your senior parent are:

24-Hour Home Care- Overnight Care Helps Seniors Aging In Place Feel Safe At Night

Keep a Clear and Safe Space

Seniors are at a higher risk of falling, especially at night when visibility is low. Keeping pathways clear to the bathroom and bed is important to lower the risk of falls. A care provider can make sure that your senior parent has a well-lit and clear path to the bed and the bathroom. A home care provider can also help your senior parent get around the house at night for safety.

Stick to a Routine

Many seniors feel more relaxed when they have a familiar nighttime routine. A care provider can help your parent follow the same steps every night, like taking medication, brushing teeth, and reading or watching a favorite show. This predictability can make your senior parent less anxious at night.

Comfort and Reassurance

If your parent wakes up confused, scared, or just needing something, someone will be there who can soothe them and reassure them. It can be very comforting for your senior parent to have someone awake and close by in the house if they wake up at night.

If you can’t stay with your senior parent overnight because you have work or family responsibilities, having 24-hour home care for your parent ensures that they won’t be alone.

Monitoring Medications and Health Needs

Many seniors have medications they must take at specific times, even overnight. A home care provider can remind your senior parent when it’s time for them to take their medications so that they don’t miss important doses. And a care provider can make sure that your senior parent has everything they need for good sleep at night, like a glass of water, a fan, and other comfort items.

Immediate Crisis Help

If your senior parent does have an emergency like a fall or a medical event like a stroke having a care provider with them all night means they won’t have to wait to get the medical care they need. A care provider can get emergency medical help and call you to make sure that you know what’s going on in real time.

If there is an emergency like a house fire a care provider can help your senior parent get out of the house quickly and get to safety.

If you or an aging loved one are considering 24-Hour Home Care Services in Visalia, CA, please get in touch with the caring staff at Everlight Home Care today. Call us at 559-353-2847.

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Gina Kendall

Gina Kendall has over 25 years of work experience serving the aging and the disabled. Her extensive experience in care and management began as a Social Services Coordinator in skilled nursing facilities. While working in this capacity, she became aware of the need for, and the importance of, good, quality, home care. Gina worked with families to keep their loved ones home and avoid a return visit to the hospital. As she continued her career of service, she began working with the disabled population helping to expand and improve their independence throughout all aspects of life.

This combination of experiences has afforded Gina a unique view of the needs of the aging and the disabled and how to best serve those needs in a home setting.

Gina’s Central Valley roots run deep. She earned her BA degree from Fresno State in 1993 and has lived and worked in Fresno for the past 20 years. In addition to raising her family in Fresno, she is actively involved in her local church and is a volunteer for various local community organizations.

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