Providing proper nutrition with delicious meals, implementing a safe and effective exercise program and checking the feet on a daily basis—these are just a few of the everyday care activities in-home caregivers can help seniors manage diabetes.
The staff at Compassionate Care Home Health Services realizes that home care options can be confusing, particularly when it comes to trying to understand the differences between non-medical home care and home health care services. Many times, the majority of home care services required for a senior are considered non-medical, and can be managed through a non-medical home care agency. With Compassionate Care Home Health Services, our care staff can come to a senior’s home, assisted living apartment, nursing home or hospital room and provide the services and support needed.
Here are just a few examples of how a non-medical home care agency can assist a diabetic:
- Someone with decreased vision may not be able to see a small foot sore that could quickly become a major problem. A home caregiver can inspect a diabetic’s feet each day, assist with obtaining proper wound care and coordinate care with a physician.
- A home caregiver can plan and prepare diabetic-friendly meals that are both healthy and delicious.
- A doctor-approved exercise program can be implemented with the help of a home caregiver.
- An in-home caregiver can provide reminders for medications and glucose testing, and can schedule regular medical checkups. These services are particularly important for a diabetic senior with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
As a leading home care agency in Saginaw, MI serving the surrounding area, Compassionate Care Home Health Services is committed to providing the high-quality level of service that you and your loved ones can rely on and trust—after all, we’ve been serving families throughout Michigan for years. We provide a dedicated caregiver who gives attention and care exclusively to your loved one, and care is always customized to meet his or her specific needs. Contact us today at 877.398.1212 for more information about how we can help seniors manage diabetes.