If you have an elderly loved one, you may find that they are able to function fairly well in their home, on their own. The quality of life is further enhanced when you add the services of an in home care specialist in Santa Clarita like Comfort Keepers to assist with their care. However, with a life altering event occurs, such as a stroke or a heart attack, this otherwise functional senior finds themselves needing the assistance of a home care provider, as well as trained medical personnel. If you are the adult child, or other person responsible for their care, you will have to find a way to integrate these services together in order to ensure your senior loved ones quality of life and overall well-being. 
The key in this instance is to locate an in home care service, as well as a medical service provider that understands the needs of your loved one. Not everyone has the same needs, which means you need to take the time to find a service that will customize the care your senior receives based on their particular needs.
The most essential factor is ensuring that the person, or people providing care, would fully understand the health, physical and emotional needs of your senior loved one. In addition to having an in home care provider that will help with daily routines, you also need a person that has a comprehensive understanding of your elderly loved ones specific health condition. This will give you peace of mind that if they have additional troublesome symptoms, they will be able to take the appropriate action prior to another serious health event taking place.
When you finally locate the in home care provider and the medical care provider you plan to use, there is certain pertinent information you need to supply to these individuals, which includes:
- Medication information
- Medical contact information
- Problems or concerns you may have
It is also important that you contact your elderly loved ones doctor to let them know they will be having care provided by an in home care provider, rather than yourself all the time. This will let them know to relay important medical information to these individuals, as well.
It is important that you discuss the decision to bring in these individuals with your parent or senior loved one if they are still aware of what is going on. This will ensure they understand the benefits offered by the in home care provider in Santa Clarita, as well as the medical care provider and how it will help to enhance their quality of life, health and well-being. To learn more about the benefits of in home care for your loved one, visit or contact Comfort Keepers today.
Comfort Keepers
23900 Lyons Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
661-287-4200
