How Can You Tell if Your Loved One Needs Overnight Care?

Aging adults sometimes need to get up at night because of bladder issues or chronic pain. At other times, they may be confused about the time of day or wander because they have a form of dementia such as Alzheimer’s. These are just some of the reasons you might find yourself missing out on sleep to tend to your senior loved one’s needs.

Here are some ways to tell if your parent may need professional overnight care:

• Frequent Late-Night Wandering: If your parent only wanders at night every now and then, you may be able to manage this situation with door alarms or a motion detector that alerts you when this is happening. However, it’s time to consider overnight care if nighttime wandering episodes are occurring 2-3times a week or more
• Behavioral Problems: Nighttime behavioral problems that require overnight care could include:

1. Waking up frequently and needing assistance before getting back to sleep
2. Rummaging through cabinets, closets or drawers
3. Frequently needing help to safely get to the bathroom

• Recovering From An Illness or Surgery: Seniors recovering from an illness may need to be observed overnight until they get better. Your loved one could need more overnight assistance than you can provide without sacrificing your own sleep if he or she has limitations because of recent surgery.
• Physical Conditions: Professional overnight care is worth considering if your parent has a physical condition that increases his or her fall risk. For instance, Parkinson’s disease can cause leg muscles to weaken or affect balance and coordination enough to increase the risk of nighttime falls if there’s a need to get out of bed. Overnight care can also be beneficial if your parent has a vision or hearing problems that affect the ability to safely get up during the night when necessary

If your senior loved one needs around-the-clock assistance at home, Love Thy Neighbor Home Care Services is here to help

Love Thy Neighbor Home Care Services is a comprehensive home care agency licensed by the Georgia Department of Community Health provide direction as to how to manage the total care of your senior loved one. Call us now at 678-892-9118 and speak with us about how we can meet your needs.

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