Many of us have experience caring for older family members, or we know friends that have been in that situation. Many people want their older relatives to be able to live independently in their homes for as long as that is possible. Of course, they often end up spending a lot of time and energy caring for the aging adults in their families while trying to balance that with caring for their own children and keeping their careers afloat. In – home medical care services for seniors can help to ease the strain on those that have volunteered to care for their aging relatives, but sometimes medical care services are not what the seniors need.
Senior citizens who do not require in – home medical care in order to maintain independent living may need a little help around the house from time to time. Also, many could benefit from some pleasant company on a regular basis especially if they live alone. As a non – medical “Seniors Helper”, you could help both the older adults as well as the younger adults who want them to be able to live independently but may not have the ability to be there every time some help is needed. Things like cleaning, running errands, transportation to appointments and social events, and shopping can be difficult for older adults especially if they can no longer drive and do not live in an area where there is good public transportation.
If you enjoy working with people and have plenty of patience and a pleasant demeanor, older adults (or their children) might be happy to pay you to help out with things around the house. You can offer your services on a regular basis, an as – needed basis, or both depending upon the needs of your clients. Helping older adults with things that they need can be a very rewarding experience, as many of them are pleasant to be around and quick to express gratitude for the assistance that they receive.
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