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The Importance of Proper Elderly Care

The Importance of Proper Elderly Care

The Importance of Proper Elderly Care

When it comes to elderly care, so many things may be coming to mind, especially the question of, where do we start? This blog will be beneficial if you are in the senior care industry, have elderly parents, or play the role as the main caregiver for an elderly individual. So, let’s first dig into why elderly care is so important! 

 

If your parents are aging or you have elderly grandparents living with you, you want to do everything in your might to ensure they’re well taken care of and comfortable. The importance of elderly care cannot be understated. 

 

The truth is that as people age, their psychology, physical strength, and behavioral patterns change, and they may become quite unstable. However, it is at this stage of life that most people require more care and support, this could include home care or nursing care of elderly patients. 

 

Elderly people play a critical role in the lives of young people, especially the most vulnerable in society. It is important to care for the elderly in society because of the knowledge that they bring to the world. They offer resources that younger people need.

Elderly Needs

It is important for elderly people to age in place to maintain independence. Age-related physical and cognitive decline can make day-to-day life difficult for seniors. At a certain point, elderly adults need help from others to accomplish everyday tasks. At this point, total independence is no longer possible. But with help from family, friends, and professional caregivers, seniors can maintain aspects of independence while still living at home. Most important of all, elderly adults have control over their routine, activities, and life decisions. The elderly have many needs, as seen in this list:

 

8 Needs of the Elderly 

  • Family Support
  • Home Safety 
  • Medical Needs
  • Cognitive Health
  • Mobility
  • Personal Hygiene 
  • Meal Preparation
  • Social Interaction

Care for Older Adults

Listed above are a few primary needs of the elderly. We are going to elaborate on a few that we think are important. First, we will start with mobility. To help seniors feel satisfied with life despite their condition, they need to get up and move around even if it’s only within their own surroundings. It is important to promote independence and mobility by installing handrails or wider doors or even a wheelchair ramp for hassle free moving. 

 

Another important need is personal care. Many elderly adults need this on a daily basis. Depending on their condition and ability to perform tasks, they may need assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming. Senior Home Companions caregivers are able to provide this service, as it is non-medical.

 

Managing medical needs will become very important as your elderly parent ages. To assist with this task, you may need to schedule appointments, take them to physical therapy or set up in-home nursing care. Elderly adults also need help managing medicine. It is important to attempt to keep their independence with this task, so try reminding them to take their medicine instead of doing it for them. 

 

Social interaction is another big need with the aging population. If they are aging at home, there are plenty of ways to stay active. Elderly people need to engage in activities and hobbies that are productive and engaging. Whether the elder adult is in a facility or at home with a caregiver, engaging in social activities is important. 

How Senior Home Companions Can Help Your Elderly Loved One

Senior Home Companions can help with all of the needs of your elderly loved one. If you are looking for home care services for your elderly loved one, Senior Home Companions could be a great option for you. We provide non-medical home care services 24/7. We have served Indianapolis, Lafayette, and Florida for over 25 years. Call us today to see how we can help.

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