Interest in personal security and safety for seniors has grown in the last decade as more people realize the importance of safety to age well and have a better quality of life.
In the many developed countries around the world, policy proposals and strategies are in place that plan for seniors to “age in place” and “to grow old independently with security”. The goal is to help an elderly person to stay in their home with home care as long as they feel confident and secure.
Background
The number of people receiving home care services is increasing day by day. The intention is to provide security through home care and prevent common problems experienced by seniors, such as falls. Home care can give seniors the support they need to prevent these common problems.
Purpose
The concept of security directly connects health because of the reduction of risk, especially in areas affecting a senior’s physical security. As one might expect, a senior’s experience with security may vary depending on the context. A good home care agency will constantly analyze and incorporate feedback from seniors and their families for a better experience and to continuously improve on safety.
How Home Care Can Promote Saftey
Many outside factors and conditions can be important in terms of a sense of security. These can be improved by the work of home care professionals. Some of the key points are given below:
- The sense of having full control over one’s life is paramount.
- Getting the needed support from the inner circle of friends is also considered very important.
- Being in a safe and secure environment physically and mentally.
- Having regular, quality sleep
- A daily routine, which helps structures one’s life and improves mental stability
- Regular social interaction is a prime point to feel more secure for an elderly person.
Home care professionals can ensure that a senior is able to meet all of these needs to be safe and secure- whether walking with assistance or getting to social events, home care can help!
Home Care Conclusion:
Home care professionals can create a greater sense of security in the mind of a senior. Communication is very important for a home care professional with the elderly person and his or her relatives and friends in order to establish a better relationship from the very beginning, which will eventually lead to a better plan of action in terms of day-to-day care, as well as overall well-being.
Call us today and see how home care can help your senior stay safe and secure!
Amelia Home Care provides traditional Home Care in Bronx, NY, along with virtual caregiving and remote patient monitoring. Our service area includes; Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and Westchester County. Call today (929) 333-3955.
Sources:
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/home-care/info-2019/safety-tips.html
https://www.mentalhelp.net/blogs/the-importance-of-feeling-safe/
We proudly provide non-medical home care services to individuals with disabilities, injuries, difficulties with mobility, or illnesses. Our team is composed of highly trained and competent staff members who are dedicated and experts in delivering home care services in the comfort of our client’s home.
Through our personalized care plan, we can give you the needed care services that are all intended to cater to your unique personal and health needs. With us, we ensure around-the-clock services and supervision to help you achieve optimum health and wellness.
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