In-Home Care: Are you wondering what type of care your elderly loved one is going to need – either now or in the future?
Maybe, you are thinking about your loved one’s safety since they are living alone. You might be wondering how to maintain their safety while still allowing them to stay somewhat independent. The good news is there are many elderly people who are able to be safe living on their own. With that being said, there are some factors you should consider regarding the safety and independence of your elderly loved one. In-home care can be a great help with this.
Don’t Hold On To Ageism
Do you believe that every elderly person needs help with all tasks? Maybe, you believe that since your elderly loved one is over 70, they shouldn’t be taking care of their lawn care. You might believe that your elderly loved one shouldn’t be cooking because they could catch something on fire.
These things are true of some elderly people. However, as long as you put safety precautions in place, your elderly loved one might still be able to do these things. For example, you could be special knobs on the stove that turn off on their own when being left on for a certain amount of time. You could hire in-home care providers to be outside with your elderly loved one while they are working on the lawn. That way, the senior care providers can help to ensure your loved one’s safety.
Not everyone elderly person is the same. If you can stop holding onto ageism, you can help to create a plan, so your elderly loved one can still be independent.
Communication is So Important
A lot of senior citizens can live by themselves. The most important thing is to make sure you and your elderly loved one are communicating with one another. Let your elderly loved one know they are to let you know if they need help. They shouldn’t try doing things that are too tough. Let them know that if they get hurt that could gravely affect their independence. Most senior citizens don’t want that to happen, so they will reach out when they need help. You can even talk to your elderly loved one about getting in-home care services a few days a week. That way, if your loved one has certain tasks they need assistance with, the home care providers can help when they get there.
Medical Care
The other factor to consider if your elderly loved one is going to live on their own is medical care. It is important that your elderly loved one is seeing their doctor regularly. If they don’t have major health issues, going to the doctor annually should be good enough. However, if their doctor recommends they come in more often or if health issues come up, your loved one should schedule an appointment. Receiving proper medical care can help to ensure your elderly loved one stays safe and independent.
In-Home Care: Conclusion
These are some factors to consider regarding elderly safety and independence. Now that you know what these factors are, you can help your elderly loved ones to live safely on their own with in-home care services.
Amelia Home Care provides traditional In-Home Care in Westchester, 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.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK235613/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5348870/
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