Most family members have a hard time when their loved one is medically ill, having mobility issues, or having memory issues and can’t do much to help or don’t think to seek help from home care agencies. A lot of them seem to try to take care of their loved ones on their own until … Read more
As nursing homes become a place where no one wants to send their loved ones, home health care workers have come to save the day. RN’s, CNA’s, etc., are leaving their hospital or nursing home jobs to work within the homes with the elderly. They feel it is a more important job, compassionate than working … Read more
Now, more than ever, home health nurses are needed. There are many areas nationwide that are experiencing the impact of the lack of nurses they have, not only in hospitals but also in the homes. Due to the pandemic, many elderly adults stay home rather than seeking professional medical help or admitting themselves to nursing … Read more
A certified nursing assistant has an extensive role when it comes to working in the home. People may believe that RN’s (Registered Nurses) and LPN’s (Licensed Practical Nurse, ) are the only two types of nurses that should be hired for in-home care. Well, that is wrong. CNAs are highly sorted out for roles within … Read more
How Home Health Care Helps Seniors Manage Depression and Anxiety
According the the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 7.1 percent of the United States population had at least one major depressive episode in 2019. Anxiety disorders affect approximately 18.1 percent of the U.S. population. And when it comes to seniors, those numbers climb even higher. What’s more, depression can lead to increased mortality and disability, higher use of health care, and longer hospital stays, resulting in higher health care costs overall.
Chances are, if you or a loved one suffer from depression and/ or anxiety, you’d want to do everything possible to reduce suffering. That’s why it’s important to consider the role of loneliness and current world events, encourage open communication, and seek help as appropriate.
One of the solutions that many are turning to is that of in-home senior care. If you’re limited in the care you can provide or unable to care for your aging loved one, consider hiring a home health care agency to provide vital medical, housekeeping, and companionship services, among many others. These are certainly no substitute for professional medical and mental health care, but these services can help. Here’s how.
Nutrition
Memory
Mobility
Healthcare
Companionship
Depression and anxiety are common, and they are no less debilitating than a medical illness or disorder. If you or your loved one suffers from one of these disorders, you are not alone. Check with your primary doctor or other health care professional, or visit one of these organizations for more assistance and information.
How to Build Strong Relationships Between Seniors and Caregivers
If you’re looking for quality in-home senior care for yourself or a loved one, one of the most important factors to consider is the relationship between caregiver and client. Usually, our gut does a good job of letting us know our feelings about a person. From the first meeting, you may have a sense of comfort and easiness with the person who will be playing such an important role in you or your loved one’s life. If not, it’s perfectly OK to keep looking. When you do decide on a home healthcare agency, here are some things you can do to make sure that the relationship between caregiver and senior not only grows but thrives.
Choose the right caregiver and/ or agency
First thing’s first. You may be wondering how to go about choosing the right caregiver or agency for you or your loved one. Important factors to consider include:
Quality staff –
Affordability
Create trust
Ask for help
Work on good communication
Avoid micromanaging
Be patient
Ask questions
Spend time together
Whether your family member struggles with hygiene, preparing meals, or managing his or her health and medications, quality homecare can help keep your loved one independent – and living at home
The decision to find in-home senior care for your loved one can be difficult for many reasons. For your loved one, it means giving up at least some aspects of independence and freedom
CAREGIVER PROTOCOLS for In-Home Care Developed in the Context of the Public Health Emergency Related to COVID-19 by Family Member for other Family Members* *This document (prepared and printed as of April 22, 2020) was developed in the context of the public health emergency related to COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) specifically for the purpose of assisting caregivers … Read more
Sometimes, old adults and people with disabilities are homebound due to frailty or diagnoses like arthritis, stroke, dementia, or other physically or mentally debilitating disease. It becomes difficult for them to enjoy hobbies and activities that they used to love because of those activities physical and or mental dependence. Plus, they may not have social … Read more