Nothing Is Better Than Home Care Nursing
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| Health Care Assistant |
Elderly people would always
want to live their lives with independence and dignity...and this is best
possible in the comfort of their own homes. They know their neighbors, have
friends who may come to visit, and may have fond memories associated with their
surroundings. They may have the habit of taking a walk in the neighborhood
park, or visiting a local shop on a regular basis. Quite often, even the very thought of having
to move to an aged care home or residential facility may be very painful for
them and may make them feel like they are helpless.
Many old people are well
able to manage on their own, with minimal help from time to time. This is
possible through home carenursing, where aged care workers attend to their needs at home and give
them compassionate, experienced and personalized care. Aged care workers
provide assistance with daily activities, either on a full time or a part time
basis depending on their needs.
As people age, they may
find it hard to carry out some activities like cooking food, housekeeping,
shopping, doing their own laundry and driving a car...they may forget to take
medicines on time, or may lose their balance while walking if they are frail.
In all these cases, a home care support system can help them continue to live
in the comfort of their own surroundings. In-home senior care services can be called upon to
provide the extra support required for senior citizens to ‘age in place’ as it
is called.
If the elderly persons
are to live in their own homes, care must be taken to assess the safety of
their surroundings. Any repairs must be carried out promptly, and there are
many safety features which can be added for the comfort of the seniors. These
may include non-slip flooring, grab bars in toilets and so on. Furniture may
need to be rearranged, and rugs or carpets should not be frayed. Bedrooms that
are upstairs may no longer be readily accessible to the elderly and a room
should be furnished for them on the ground floor.
Each
family needs to make its own decision regarding home care nursing,
and assess whether this is indeed the best alternative for their ageing elderly
relatives. The downside of this solution is that the senior may become rather
lonely, which will not be the case in a community center where they can make
friends and have an active social life. By talking through all viable
alternatives, you can arrive at the solution that is in the best interests of
the entire family.
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