Caring for a senior can be both rewarding and challenging. Brightstar of West St. Louis County is the trusted source for home caregivers in the St. Louis area, and they know what it takes to help seniors in their day-to-day lives through their compassionate in-home care. 

If you haven’t hired one of their care professionals yet, they want to give you the following tips for assisting your elderly loved one:

• Be Conscious Of The Environment: Seniors, especially those who are recovering from an injury or medical procedure, require a high degree of supervision and support. It’s important to keep their environment safe and uncluttered to reduce the likelihood of falls or confusion. It’s also a good idea to keep your eye out for overdue bills, unmonitored hot stoves, or other clues that they need more support.  
• Take Care Of Yourself: It’s important as a caregiver that you take time out to care for yourself, rest, and rejuvenate. This is good for you and helps you to have more energy to take care of your loved one as well.
• Consider Hiring Professional Help: There are times when the needs of your loved one become too extensive and difficult for you to manage on your own. Led by a registered nurse, the professional care team from Brightstar of West St. Louis will be glad to provide personalized care for the senior in your life. Their experienced home nurses are available 24/7.

The caregivers of Brightstar of West St. Louis provide the highest quality of home assistance to their clients. You can check out their website to learn more about their home care services, and they’ll also be glad to offer you a free in-home assessment when you call (314) 819-6000.