Cleaning, tidying, and clearing away can be challenging undertakings at the best of times. However, as we age, these tasks can become increasingly difficult. Mobility issues, cognitive decline, and fatigue can all contribute to the difficulty of carrying out these chores.
Fortunately, there are home help services available to assist those elderly individuals who find that they need some extra support keeping their homes clean and tidy. Housekeeping assistance is generally provided alongside any home care provisions an elderly person receives, offering personalised support with many activities of daily living.
How can housekeeping services help?
Housekeeping services can help individuals keep on top of their household chores. These services help by managing day-to-day tasks that if left unchecked can mount up and become overwhelming.
Not only can clutter cause anxiety and make for a stressful living environment, but it can also pose a health risk. Unclean areas can encourage harmful bacteria to grow and pests to move into your home. Moreover, not keeping walkways clear can increase the risk of trips, slips, and falls. A carer can offer domestic help at home to keep dirt and clutter at bay.
Who are housekeeping services for?
As we age, it is common to find that the everyday tasks we used to be able to do become more difficult. However, certain health conditions can make household chores increasingly challenging to carry out.
Housekeeping services are ideal for elderly individuals with:
- Mobility issues
- Disabilities
- Broken bones/osteoporosis
- Cognitive decline
- Dementia
- Tiredness and fatigue
- Loss of vision
- Mental health needs
Benefits of housekeeping services
There are many advantages to enlisting the help of housekeeping services as part of your care plan.
The benefits of domestic cleaning help include:
- Reducing your risk of trips, slips and falls
- Limiting bacterial growth
- Preventing pests from entering your home
- Minimising feelings of anxiety and overwhelm about cleaning
- Creating a pleasant living space
- Keeping your home odour-free
What do housekeeping services include?
Housekeeping services include the following daily and weekly chores that elderly people may find difficult to carry out themselves:
Laundry
Ensuring that washing does not build up and that you or your loved one always has fresh clothes to wear can help. Home carers can make sure that the laundry is washed, dried, and ironed.
Washing dishes
In addition to preparing nutritious meals, a home carer can also wash up afterwards. Not only is this handy, but it is also important that leftover food is disposed of properly to avoid pests and bacterial build up.
Tidying
Clutter can easily gather around us, which isn’t so much of a problem if you are mobile. However, clutter can be a trip hazard if you struggle with mobility issues. Clearing away clutter can prevent an unnecessary hospital visit.
General cleaning
Sanitising surfaces and clearing away crumbs is one way a home help carer can provide domestic assistance to your loved one. Regularly wiping away dirt and grime can stop bacterial growth and ensure the home stays clean to the standards you expect.
Refuse
Taking out the bins can be tricky for elderly people with muscle weakness. Sorting out recycling and remembering which day the bins go out can be confusing for individuals living with cognitive impairment. A home help carer can remove refuse for you or your loved one, keeping your home clean, clear, and organised.
Alongside general housekeeping help, home care can provide support to elderly individuals across many areas of everyday life. However, home carers cannot carry out DIY, window cleaning, or any heavy duty housekeeping chores. It is best to seek out a specialist for these tasks.
Why choose Trinity Home Care?
Housekeeping assistance is just one of the many services that Trinity Homecare includes as part of our different types of care. By choosing our care services, you can ensure that our conscientious carers will handle any light housekeeping tasks. From clearing away clutter to washing and ironing, carers can support you with any chores that are becoming more challenging.
Get in touch today
Domestic help at home can be a lifeline to those individuals struggling with taking care of their own homes. Home help services are designed to take the strain off elderly individuals whose mobility issues and other health needs are affecting their ability to clean their homes. Trinity Homecare is able to match your loved one with a home carer who can help them with light housekeeping duties, ensuring that their home is clean and clear of clutter.
If you would like to learn more about arranging help with cleaning for the elderly, get in touch with our friendly and professional care team.
Arranging home care with Trinity is easy.
Just follow these five simple steps:
- Call our care team
- Undergo a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your care needs and arrange a care assessment
- After the assessment, a plan of care is created
- A well-suited carer is found and placed
- Care can be adapted at any time
