As we grow older, comfort and care in our own homes play a significant role in our overall happiness. Our homes are where precious memories have been created and continue to be made. However, when maintaining a home becomes overwhelming, the unwelcome thought of relocation may arise.
Should you settle for a cluttered, dusty home because daily chores have become challenging? Should you compromise on your meals because shopping and cooking are difficult? Should you give up your pet because you can no longer care for it? Should you tolerate wrinkled or dirty clothes?
Moving away from home isn’t your only option. Preferred Care at Home’s homemaker services can transform your house into a special place once again. Our caregivers handle the chores and add those tender loving touches that make you feel comfortable. With our homemaker services, you or your loved one can continue living in the place you cherish—home.
Homemaker services can also benefit:
- Family caregivers: We’ll take care of everyday tasks, allowing you to focus on what matters most.
- Elderly parents resistant to other care: If your parent needs personal or companion care but is hesitant, gently introduce the concept through homemaker services.
Homemaker services are also incorporated into our signature live-in care service.
Our homemaker services include
General Homemaker Services:
- Recording and organizing recipes
- Creating grocery lists
- Clipping shopping coupons
- Shopping for or escorting to purchase groceries and supplies
- Preparing, serving, and cleaning up after meals
- Preparing future meals
Light Housekeeping:
- Organizing and cleaning closets
- Dusting furniture
- Sweeping and vacuuming floors
- Taking out garbage
- Watering house plants
- Assisting with pet care
Laundry Services:
- Washing, folding, and ironing clothes
- Changing linens and making beds
- Dropping off and picking up dry cleaning
If you have questions about Preferred Care at Home’s homemaker services or would like to schedule services for yourself or a loved one, please contact us today to experience the Preferred Care at Home difference. Our compassionate caregivers are available for as little as one hour or as long as you need to ensure your house remains your home.
Other Resources
- Administration for Community Living – Aging and Disability Resources: This resource offers information on various programs and services for older adults and people with disabilities, including home and community-based services.
- Family Caregiver Alliance – Hiring In-Home Help: This article provides guidance for families on hiring in-home help, which can be relevant for those considering homemaker services.
- National Council on Aging – Benefits Checkup: This tool helps seniors find benefit programs that can assist with the costs of various services, including in-home care and support.
- Eldercare Locator: A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services and resources, including in-home care options.
- AARP – HomeFit Guide: This guide helps seniors assess their current homes for safety and accessibility, offering suggestions for improvements and modifications to support aging in place.