A Family Meeting Is the Best Way to Plan Long-Term Care
As your parents age, one thing is becoming clear. They need support if they’re going to remain independent at home. Long-term care fits their needs. With senior home care services, they have a helping hand with tasks they have a hard time completing on their own.
How do you come up with the best long-term care plan? It’s time to sit down with the rest of the family and talk about your parents’ care needs and home life. Gather the family and discuss these topics.
Do Your Parents Have Underlying Health Issues?
Senior Care Orlando, FL: Planning Long Term Care
Find out if your mom or dad has any chronic health conditions. If your mom has Alzheimer’s, she’ll need increasing amounts of senior home care as her health deteriorates. Your dad’s arthritis may not seem serious, but you have to question if he’d benefit from having caregivers to help with household chores.
Can Your Parents Do Everything on an ADL and IADL Checklist?
ADLs and IADLs are activities your parents should be able to do in order to live independently. It includes tasks like cooking a meal, taking a shower, using the toilet, paying bills, shopping for groceries, and scheduling appointments.
If your parents struggle with any of these activities, someone should offer assistance. Often, a family caregiver helps out, but that’s not always possible. You have to weigh how much help your parents need. Once you know this information, you need to talk about how many hours of availability you and other family members have.
Is Your Parents’ Home Adequate for Aging at Home?
Is your parents’ home safe enough for them to age at home? Most homes work well, but you have to consider mobility. If your mom or dad falls or has a health issue that impacts mobility, could they get around the home with a wheelchair, cane, or walker? Would stairs become an obstacle?
What is the bathroom setup? If it’s a combination tub and shower, would your parents be able to step over the side of the tub? Can they afford a walk-in shower, or is there one available in another bathroom?
How far are your parents from emergency services? If there was an emergency, would it take too long for an ambulance to arrive? On appointment days, how long a ride is it to medical offices? If they’re in a very remote area, these are all issues to discuss.
Senior home care is easy to schedule. Once you know how many days of caregiver visits are ideal, call and speak to a specialist. You’ll go over the available services, your parents’ health issues, and the budget. From there, you’ll arrange senior home care that suits your family’s situation.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering Senior Care in Orlando, FL please contact the caring staff at Winter Garden Senior Home Care today. (407) 347-2050
Founder / Owner
Jennifer Talbot is the Co-Owner of Winter Garden Senior Home Care in Winter Garden Florida.The business opened on Plant Street in October of 2007 (formally known as Age Advantage).
Jennifer remains active in the business and enjoys personally meeting with families looking for professional, classy caregivers. She prides herself in taking the time to listen and appreciate the personalities and life experiences of people who wish to “age in place”.Her unique ability to match people with their ideal caregiver, combined with a strong sense of service is what makes her business so successful.
Mrs. Talbot is a current member and past president of the Winter Garden Rotary Club, past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, active West Orange Chamber member, Recipient of the “Spirit of West Orange” Award 2017, Past Business Networking International Growth Coordinator, Past Committee member and founder of South Lake’s HINT, sustainer member of the West Orange Junior Service League, past board member for AGED, advisory board member for Elder Advocates, a United States Air Force brat, and proud mother of two college graduates.
Rebecca Lanterman
Owner
Rebecca has worked in the Central Florida medical community for over 10 years.She is a native of Winter Garden, Florida andhas a driving passion to serve our seniors.It has been said that Rebecca never meets a stranger.Her experience has been in Hospice, Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities where she faithfully served as a community liaison helping residents and families understand the myriad of long term care and healthcare options.
Rebecca is the mom of a little guy who is the twinkle of her eye.She can often be heard telling stories of traveling all around the country pulling her camper.To Rebecca, to live life is to touch it and experience it.Growing up in Central Florida afforded her some unique experiences like being a part of the “Magic” at Walt Disney World where she was a Walt Disney World Spirit Ambassador.She feels that this early indoctrination by The Walt Disney Company helped her understand the true value of serving others.To this day, she still has some of that Pixie Dust.Rebecca has also accomplished countless marathons and triathlons. After the sudden loss of her dad, her training partner, in 2012 she stepped away from the sport.But, as time has passed and healing has taken place, she is back to pursuing their dreams again.This time, her dad, her trusty training partner is keeping pace in her heart.It is from that willingness and drive that Rebecca has a keen understanding of the arduous and often treacherous course that our families are on.And, she is here to come along beside you and be with you each step, each stride, and each hurdle.It’s the old adage “life is a marathon and not a sprint”.She is here along with the team at Winter Garden Senior Home Care to be a part of your journey.
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