Spring Cleaning: Let Our Stamford Caregivers Help
Nothing makes your home feel like it’s finally spring than a good spring cleaning. With the windows open and the birds chirping, it’s time to get your home ready for the beautiful weather instead. When you receive in-home care in Stamford, Darien, or Greenwich, CT, you can get help with the spring cleaning you have always loved. Senior care means more than hands-on care with dressing or feeding. Fairfield Family Care is there to help you maintain your home and provide you with a clean, comfortable environment.
Dementia Care and the Need for a Clean, Organized Home
When you receive dementia care or Alzheimer’s care in the home, it is calming to keep the home clean and organized. While you may no longer be able to spring clean your home by yourself, this is one way a caregiver can help you feel more comfortable in your own home. Caregivers understand the importance of a clean home, and are willing to help you get your home ready for the fresh air and sunshine ahead.
Specific Help Where You Need It
If you are receiving senior care in your Greenwich home, it is quite possible that you can still do much of your spring cleaning on your own. You may have no problem washing, drying and ironing your curtains, but might be unable to take them down or hang them back up. Talk with your senior care provider about the things you can do, and what you need help with. Your home should be as clean as you want it to be, and you can get assistance with getting your home up to the standard you set.
Create a Cleaning Plan
Some people simply want a caregiver to come in and do a thorough spring cleaning. While this can be done, it will help to create a cleaning plan so that the caregiver knows just what you want. Your plan can be as detailed as you want so that the cleaning process can stay organized. Write a plan room to room, identifying each item to be cleaned. If you are able participate in the cleaning process, indicate on your plan which tasks you are going to take care of and which tasks you want the caregiver to manage alone.
Get Prepared with the Right Cleaning Supplies
When you like to use specific cleaning products in your home, you’ll need to have the supplies ready for when your cleaner comes to help. Have plenty of trash bags on hand, paper towels, dust cloths, a broom, mop, vacuum, and any other cleaning supplies you think are useful. If areas in your home need specialized care, let your cleaner know ahead of time. When you have antiques in the home, or valuable belongings, talk with your care provider about the items. While your can expect that the in home care provider is going to be careful with all of your things, it will be helpful to point out the delicate items you own.
Pace Yourself During Your Spring Cleaning
While you may be excited to have your home cleaned for spring, try to pace yourself. If you have a larger home in Greenwich, Stamford, or Darien, CT, it may take longer than you expect to give your home a thorough spring cleaning. You can take your time when it comes to cleaning your home. If you aren’t sure if you are up to a specific task, wait for your caregiver or family member to come and assess the situation. Even if you are confident about your abilities, climbing on ladders or step stools without anyone in the home is not a good idea.
Enjoy your home this spring by having your home cleaned with the help of a caregiver. You’ll still be able to participate in the process, but you won’t have to take on the big job of cleaning your entire home by yourself. Senior care providers can give you the support you need to spring clean your home, and can do most of the work for you if you are not able.
To learn more about how an in home care provider in Greenwich, Stamford, or Darien, CT can help you get your home ready for spring, call Fairfield Family Care at 203-295-3477. We will talk with you about your senior care needs and set you up with a free initial consultation.