As I was seeking dementia care homes near me, I began wondering how I was going to find a home care provider that was able to keep their emotions in check. I knew it would be difficult being a healthcare worker, but I did not want the emotions of the job to cloud judgment or … Read more
Every family has its own unique home care needs, and finding the right provider for your loved one can often feel overwhelming. Below, we’ve compiled a list of some essential details to consider during your search for a home health care provider, as well as a brief overview of the services offered by TLC Home … Read more
Hospitals, everyone thinks, are where most nurses need to be, especially with what is going on in our country today, but they are not the only medical industry places that need help. With a shortage of nurses, people who need help at home are struggling to do daily activities. Yes, becoming a hospital nurse is … Read more
With the rise in Home Health Care and a pandemic on our hands, we need to keep it safe for everyone. Many families are not comfortable sending their loved ones to a nursing home facility anymore; with the horrible way nursing homes have been handled with the pandemic, people are not so sure if they … Read more
Sometimes, the most overwhelming issue for a family who has an older adult with limited mobility is rearranging for safety purposes. As we become older, our mobility becomes very limited, making it challenging to move about the home safely. As a caregiver, you must ensure the elder’s safety and help the family adjust to the … Read more
Elder abuse and neglect are more common than not. As a loved one living with someone who needs help from a caregiver, you need to know the signs so you can get help right away. Sometimes it is not as straightforward as you would expect, but there are warning signs that you need to be … 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
When it comes to choosing a home healthcare provider for your loved one, you want the best. After all, a compassionate, caring environment can make a difference in your loved one’s physical and mental health, resulting in a better quality of life for everyone – yourself included!
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