When a parent or loved one gets older, getting them the care they need can be an emotional, stressful process. Overcoming physical decline can feel more manageable and straightforward than when there are cognitive and memory issues. Adding support bars and ramps to a senior’s home is easier than navigating the healthcare system. Finding adequate care that fits your budget can be a heavy burden for children and family members of seniors. However, there are more options than ever for finding customized care for seniors. Here’s what to expect when you need to find memory parental care.
It’s a tough, emotional time when a parent or loved one needs memory care. Bringing together the entire family creates an instant support network. People can lean on each other and brainstorm strategies for providing for their loved ones. That may mean finding hourly companion care, live-in caretakers, or moving them to a memory care facility.
Before beginning the conversation with your parent or loved one, develop a script, so you don’t feel at a loss for words at the moment. Writing down a few sentences will ensure you provide consistent answers if they become confused or emotional.
Keep the script simple and make sure everyone spending time with your loved one knows the same lines.
It’s not always advisable for older patients to change their primary care provider because their doctor knows their health concerns. Seniors may have a relationship with their physicians lasting years or decades already.
However, if for some reason they do need to find a new doctor, it’s a good idea to select one with expertise in aging and senior care. As parents get older, it’s easier to manage some of the challenges when you find a primary care provider that takes time to listen to your and your parent’s concerns.
At Sage Medical, we build genuine relationships with our patients, so we’re able to provide supportive, preventative care for long, healthy lives.
If your goal is to help your loved one stay independent at home for as long as possible, find a care provider who offers mobile medical services. Instead of finding a ride for your parent to their doctor for diagnostics and imaging, they can stay at home and have treatment come to them.
Sage Medical has mobile physicians who can conduct a wide array of tests in your loved one’s home, including:
Schedule testing when it’s convenient for you and your loved one by naming the time and location for services.
Unfortunately, navigating the healthcare system can quickly become a full-time job for family members of aging and ill individuals. When juggling diagnostics and treatment for both physical issues and memory care for a parent, you can quickly become overwhelmed. The Sage Medical team offers more than just senior healthcare. We coordinate patient care by following up on communication and record keeping. From specialist referrals to prescription refills, we go the extra mile to give our patients unparalleled care.
We know how hard it is when your parents and senior family members need extra care. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing elite mobile healthcare services across Scottsdale. When you work with our team, you get open lines of communication and focused attention during every appointment, whether it’s via telehealth or in-person. Behind the skilled, knowledgeable care of our healthcare providers are compassion and understanding to make the aging process more manageable.
We’re here to help as your loved one ages; contact us to discover how we can make aging easier with skilled, compassionate parental care.
