Laundry & Light Housekeeping
Keeping up with household chores becomes more demanding as we age. As mobility decreases and physical limitations arise, everyday tasks like reaching, lifting, and bending pose a challenge. The thought of scrubbing floors or sorting a pile of laundry every other day might feel daunting. When regular house cleaning is pushed to the back burner, it can lead to clutter, dust buildup, and even pest infestations.
Maintaining a clean and tidy home is necessary for senior safety and well-being, which is where Life Care at Home steps in. Our in-home caregivers provide essential services, including light housekeeping and laundry, to ensure seniors in the Chicago, IL - Hyde Park neighborhood live comfortably.
Overview of Light Housekeeping
Light housekeeping for seniors differs from the exhaustive cleanings offered by professional cleaning services. Our type of household management focuses on maintaining a healthy living space without the intensity and scope of deep cleaning.
Elderly individuals may require assistance with basic chores due to physical limitations or health concerns. For instance, someone with arthritis or mobility issues may struggle to keep their living areas free from tripping hazards. Our light housekeeping services help maintain a pleasant home environment for those in our care.
Light Housekeeping Duties May Include
Our caregivers assist with various tasks to keep the home in order. Although not exhaustive, these duties cover the basic needs most seniors have, such as:
Organizing cluttered areas and picking up items that can cause slip and fall accidents.
Cleaning and disinfecting cooking surfaces to prevent the spread of germs and ensure meal preparation areas are safe.
Wiping down surfaces to help improve air quality and reduce the accumulation of dust or allergens that cause respiratory issues.
Vacuuming carpets and mopping floors, especially in high-traffic areas, usually once or twice a week, to maintain cleanliness.
Light cleaning of bathroom sinks, countertops, and toilets. These spaces must remain sanitary as they can harbor disease-causing bacteria and pathogens.
Changing and washing bed linens and then remaking the bed to provide a fresh and comfortable place for seniors to rest.
Taking the trash out regularly to prevent unpleasant odors and maintain a clean living space.
Watering house plants (if needed) to enhance a home's atmosphere and provide a sense of well-being.
Laundry services for seniors. Laundry can be a particularly time-consuming and physically demanding chore for the elderly. Our in-home caregivers can handle all aspects of laundry care, including sorting, washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothes.
Assigning such duties to a trusted in-home service provider takes the burden of household maintenance off seniors. The elderly can enjoy their time at home through stimulating activities like gardening, games and puzzles, journaling, or simply socializing with friends.
What Light Housekeeping Isn't
Light housekeeping for seniors focuses on maintaining a clean and safe home, but it does not include more intensive cleaning jobs such as:
Outdoor chores like shoveling snow or mowing the lawn
High-and-low cleaning of places like ceiling fans or washing windows
Strenuous activities like lifting or moving furniture to clean underneath (due to possible risk of injury)
Deep cleaning that requires more effort, like getting on hands and knees to scrub floors or shampooing carpets
These exclusions ensure that light housekeeping remains manageable without overexerting the caregiver's responsibilities.
Contact Life Care at Home Today to Learn More About Our Services
In-home care is a viable option for many families today. The Life Care at Home caregivers are trained to offer in-home companionship, transportation, medication reminders, post-surgery care, and more.
Our services are affordable, accessible, and tailored to each client's individual needs, be it preparing meals, assisting with grooming, or providing round-the-clock care. Our compassionate and experienced caregivers are here to help make life enjoyable for seniors in the Hyde Park neighborhood and beyond. Contact our team at 773-906-4681 for a comprehensive home care assessment.