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Facts about In Home Senior Care Services (Part II) by Peter Mangiola Rn Msn
Facts about In Home Senior Care Services (Part II)
Aside from ensuring that your senior loved one is properly cared for, in home senior care
services ensure that he maintains enough interaction with the outside world as he grows old. This
is important because many seniors who live very far from their family and friends who are not
able to maintain regular interactions with other people tend to be isolated and lonely, which can
sometimes lead to depression.
Both skilled and unskilled services are intended to provide care assistance to an elderly person
right at his own home and often this is better option than institutional care. You can either obtain
in home senior care services from a home care agency or hire a private caregiver directly, which
is often the less expensive option and allow more possibilities for your participation in the
decision making process. This can be the best choice provided that you exercise much
persistence and put in more effort in the hiring process.
Although you have to pay for most of the senior home care services, there are some types of
senior care and community services that are given for free or donated. If you’re a member of a
particular church, for instance, some of your members may voluntarily offer their time to provide
some amount of care to your senior parents. There are also government programs or health
insurance that can provide assistance in paying for some particular home care services.
In home senior care services can be the best bet not only for elderly people but also for their
loved ones. Senior home care is the less expensive choice than a full-time nursing facility.
Although every family is unique and should decide on the best type of senior care for their
elderly loved one, in home senior care services is usually the most affordable and effective
option for many families.
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Elder Home Care (Part II) By Peter Mangiola RN Msn
Home Care Services
In-home evaluation can help determine the right type of care and services that your senior loved one truly needs.
Caregivers can provide any of the following services: conversation and caring companionship, meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping and transportation, laundry and other light housekeeping services, assistance in walking, bathing, hygiene, dressing, and eating.
This wide range of services can be classified as follows:
Alzheimer’s or Dementia Care
If your loved one has Alzheimer’s or dementia, then you should contact those who are experts in providing this specific care. To make your senior’s life more trouble-free, caregivers often customize a caregiving plan that adjusts quickly to your senior’s changing needs. Make sure you hire caregivers who had been trained to handle this kind of client whose activities they should closely monitor and whose medication they should administer on time.
Daily Visits
If your loved one does not need a high level of assistance each day, you can enroll him in a program that provides him with the right amount of attention and service. It can range from a one-hour to four-hour daily visit, from five to seven days each week, during which caregivers provide companionship, medication reminder, meal preparation, and hygiene assistance (if necessary). This kind of part-time service affords family members peace of mind knowing that someone is paying their loved one a visit on a regular basis.
Sitter Services
Naturally, you want to stay with your loved one every single moment of the day, however, this is virtually impossible. If he or she is in a hospital, assisted living facility, nursing home, or continuing care community, you can ask a caregiver to monitor his or her stay so you can take some rest. These caregivers, who can be available 24 hours a day, can give you access to a quick-start in-home care services, allowing your senior loved one to make a seamless transition back home.
Veteran’s Services
You might not know it, but a loved one who has served in the US armed forces is qualified to receive home care assistances from the Veterans Administration. With this program, you can reimburse your home care expenses if your veteran loved one satisfies certain criteria and this include the following:
• Veteran must have had a total of 90 days or more of service time and must have served at least one day during a war.
• Surviving spouse must have been married to the deceased veteran.
• A doctor’s prescription that says the veteran has need of daily aid.
• You should not have more than $80,000 in savings and checking, excluding your home or vehicles.
• Veteran must have received a general or an honorable discharge.
• You are not on state assistance like Medicaid or other subsidized programs due to low income.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
senior helpers in medford nj and moorestown nj talks about nutrional concerns for seniors in new jersey
Senior Helpers in Medford nj and moorestown nj talks about nutrional concerns for seniors in new jersey
By Peter Mangiola RN Msn
You may have made financial preparations for when you're older, thought about where you want to live and made sure you have an exercise routine in place to keep yourself in optimal shape.
But have you thought about your nutrition needs as you age?
Registered Dietitian Lou Ann Dixon, a consultant to senior helpers in home care of medford new jersey says that among the younger old -- those in their 60s and 70s -- the biggest issue is a slowdown in their resting or basal metabolism -- the number of calories the body burns maintaining and creating cells and in other necessary functions such as breathing and the beating of your heart.
"We all lose metabolism by about 2 percent per decade," Dixon says. For those in their 50s and older, that means reducing calorie intake and making every calorie count.
"What we all need to be doing is eating nutrient dense food. (We) don't have a lot of leeway to eat cakes and cookies -- fun food with no nutritional value."
The poor diet spiral
As people age further, many also lose appetite. While they require even fewer calories, than their counterparts 20 years younger, they need food that is just as nutrient dense. Some people in their late 70s and beyond fall into what some professionals call the "tea and toast syndrome." As they age and perhaps encounter a health setback of some sort, they lose energy. Especially if a person lives alone, he or she may choose the simplest food available -- such as tea and toast. With energy low, the person may feel satiated. However, the meal does not provide adequate protein, which helps maintain muscle, or adequate vitamins and minerals. The nutrient-poor eating habits can be
the start of a downward spiral where an insufficient diet means more fatigue, and the lack of energy leads to an even worse diet. Compounding the problem is that tastebuds become less sensitive as people get older, meaning that food simply doesn't taste as good.
"Our taste acuity goes down with age," Dixon says. "Things don't taste as good as when (people) were in their 30s or 40s, which makes a difference in the way people want to eat.
With some of the pleasure gone, eating seems more like a chore, especially for those who live alone.
"They get bored with eating and tired of cooking for one," says Maria Porchia Rn Ceo Of Senior Helpers of Medford New Jersey City In burlington couny and A Expert in Senior Services.
If you Would like further information Please call us at 609-261-2995 or Visit us At http://www.seniorhelpersnj.com/
Other problems
Dietitian Dixon adds that the stomach breaks down food less efficiently as people age, meaning that the nutrients we do take in do less good.
Then there's water.
"Dehydration is huge," Dixon says, adding that the thirst mechanism goes away in many people.
"They just don't drink enough fluids," she says of older people. "That slows everything down. That slows down the intestinal tract."
Lack of energy is not the only contributor to poor eating habits, Dixon says. Some people have dental problems, which makes chewing difficult. In addition, conditions such as arthritis make food more difficult to prepare. Cutting up an apple or even opening a jar can be painful and, if the person is using a knife, potentially dangerous.
Financial concerns are also present for some.
Hollinsgworth of the City of Boulder's Senior Services says every year she encounters a sad truth.
"Around the holidays, we coordinate the delivery of fruit basket with CareConnect," a local nonprofit, she says. "Time and time again, people say, 'I would love one. I can't (normally) afford fresh fruit.'"
A helping hand
Aging Services for both the City of Boulder and Boulder County offer a wide range of programs to help seniors navigate their food choices. In addition, they work with local non-profits such a Meals on Wheels and CareConnect.
CareConnect volunteers will pick up groceries for people who need them in Boulder and Longmont. The agency coordinates with Safeway stores in Boulder and Longmont, on Wednesdays, coupon day.
Last month, the Boulder program filled 240 grocery orders for 107 clients. In Longmont, 126 orders were filled.
"The idea of the overall mission is to support seniors and the disabled to remain in their homes," says Richard Varnes, executive director. "This can be a really make it or break it service."
When people think of feeding the elderly, they often think of Meals on Wheels, and rightly so. The organization in Boulder will serve as many as 75,000 meals this year, says Executive Director Francea Phillips. In addition to serving seniors, the group brings meals to people recovering from a hospital stay and those with disabilities that prevent them from accessing food on their own.
The group is also working to make the meals it serves as nutritious as possible.
"We're working diligently to continue to improve our healthy style meals," Phillips says. "We're trying to add organics to our menus as organics become available at a lower cost."
In addition, the program caters to special dietary needs when required. That includes making vegetarian meals, when requested, and serving meals appropriate for those who have diabetes or lactose intolerance.
"Eighty-three percent of our meals are called specials. (That means it's) not a standard meal," she says.
Phillips says the Boulder Meals on Wheels exceeds a third of the required daily allotment of calories and nutrients.
Some clients request double meals, which they receive. About 25 percent of meals are doubles.
"It still breaks my heart. I know that's not enough food to sustain a lifestyle, let alone a healthy lifestyle," Phillips says.
The meals are priced on a sliding scale; about 1,000 meals will be served at no charge, Phillips says.
Meals on Wheels also runs Café Classico, a restaurant housed in the West Boulder Senior Center, which serves lunches that include an entrée, salad bar, dessert, beverage and side items for $4. A Tuesday dinner includes entertainment.
The agency coordinates transit for those who need it.
"It brings people who could not get out of their homes," Phillips says.
Similar cafes are available in Nederland, Lafayette and Allenspark.
"Community is one of the most important things for food," Dixon, the dietitian says. "I think there are a lot of people sitting home alone."
But have you thought about your nutrition needs as you age?
Registered Dietitian Lou Ann Dixon, a consultant to senior helpers in home care of medford new jersey says that among the younger old -- those in their 60s and 70s -- the biggest issue is a slowdown in their resting or basal metabolism -- the number of calories the body burns maintaining and creating cells and in other necessary functions such as breathing and the beating of your heart.
"We all lose metabolism by about 2 percent per decade," Dixon says. For those in their 50s and older, that means reducing calorie intake and making every calorie count.
"What we all need to be doing is eating nutrient dense food. (We) don't have a lot of leeway to eat cakes and cookies -- fun food with no nutritional value."
The poor diet spiral
As people age further, many also lose appetite. While they require even fewer calories, than their counterparts 20 years younger, they need food that is just as nutrient dense. Some people in their late 70s and beyond fall into what some professionals call the "tea and toast syndrome." As they age and perhaps encounter a health setback of some sort, they lose energy. Especially if a person lives alone, he or she may choose the simplest food available -- such as tea and toast. With energy low, the person may feel satiated. However, the meal does not provide adequate protein, which helps maintain muscle, or adequate vitamins and minerals. The nutrient-poor eating habits can be
"Our taste acuity goes down with age," Dixon says. "Things don't taste as good as when (people) were in their 30s or 40s, which makes a difference in the way people want to eat.
With some of the pleasure gone, eating seems more like a chore, especially for those who live alone.
"They get bored with eating and tired of cooking for one," says Maria Porchia Rn Ceo Of Senior Helpers of Medford New Jersey City In burlington couny and A Expert in Senior Services.
If you Would like further information Please call us at 609-261-2995 or Visit us At http://www.seniorhelpersnj.com/
Other problems
Dietitian Dixon adds that the stomach breaks down food less efficiently as people age, meaning that the nutrients we do take in do less good.
Then there's water.
"Dehydration is huge," Dixon says, adding that the thirst mechanism goes away in many people.
"They just don't drink enough fluids," she says of older people. "That slows everything down. That slows down the intestinal tract."
Lack of energy is not the only contributor to poor eating habits, Dixon says. Some people have dental problems, which makes chewing difficult. In addition, conditions such as arthritis make food more difficult to prepare. Cutting up an apple or even opening a jar can be painful and, if the person is using a knife, potentially dangerous.
Financial concerns are also present for some.
Hollinsgworth of the City of Boulder's Senior Services says every year she encounters a sad truth.
"Around the holidays, we coordinate the delivery of fruit basket with CareConnect," a local nonprofit, she says. "Time and time again, people say, 'I would love one. I can't (normally) afford fresh fruit.'"
A helping hand
Aging Services for both the City of Boulder and Boulder County offer a wide range of programs to help seniors navigate their food choices. In addition, they work with local non-profits such a Meals on Wheels and CareConnect.
CareConnect volunteers will pick up groceries for people who need them in Boulder and Longmont. The agency coordinates with Safeway stores in Boulder and Longmont, on Wednesdays, coupon day.
Last month, the Boulder program filled 240 grocery orders for 107 clients. In Longmont, 126 orders were filled.
"The idea of the overall mission is to support seniors and the disabled to remain in their homes," says Richard Varnes, executive director. "This can be a really make it or break it service."
When people think of feeding the elderly, they often think of Meals on Wheels, and rightly so. The organization in Boulder will serve as many as 75,000 meals this year, says Executive Director Francea Phillips. In addition to serving seniors, the group brings meals to people recovering from a hospital stay and those with disabilities that prevent them from accessing food on their own.
The group is also working to make the meals it serves as nutritious as possible.
"We're working diligently to continue to improve our healthy style meals," Phillips says. "We're trying to add organics to our menus as organics become available at a lower cost."
In addition, the program caters to special dietary needs when required. That includes making vegetarian meals, when requested, and serving meals appropriate for those who have diabetes or lactose intolerance.
"Eighty-three percent of our meals are called specials. (That means it's) not a standard meal," she says.
Phillips says the Boulder Meals on Wheels exceeds a third of the required daily allotment of calories and nutrients.
Some clients request double meals, which they receive. About 25 percent of meals are doubles.
"It still breaks my heart. I know that's not enough food to sustain a lifestyle, let alone a healthy lifestyle," Phillips says.
The meals are priced on a sliding scale; about 1,000 meals will be served at no charge, Phillips says.
Meals on Wheels also runs Café Classico, a restaurant housed in the West Boulder Senior Center, which serves lunches that include an entrée, salad bar, dessert, beverage and side items for $4. A Tuesday dinner includes entertainment.
The agency coordinates transit for those who need it.
"It brings people who could not get out of their homes," Phillips says.
Similar cafes are available in Nederland, Lafayette and Allenspark.
"Community is one of the most important things for food," Dixon, the dietitian says. "I think there are a lot of people sitting home alone."
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Alzheimer’s: Understanding and Preventing Memory Loss Part I
Alzheimer’s: Understanding and Preventing Memory Loss Part I
Senior Helper
One
of the most troublesome issues with aging loved ones is their common
tendency to lose their memory. As our parents get older, we often start
to notice that they are forgetting to do simple daily activities or even
forgetting things from the past. This memory loss can lead to Alzheimer’s or dementia.
While memory loss is common with seniors, it is does not happen in all
(or even most) cases. Most people can cite examples of elderly loved
ones they know who are in their late 80s or even into their 90s and
still have vivid memories going all the way back to their childhood.The fact that some elderly people have been able to retain sharp memories while others experience memory loss has lead scientists to study memory loss in further detail in hopes of discovering what physical and mental factors contribute to loss of memory and what is necessary to prevent it. So far, scientists have made some interesting findings.
When Does Memory Loss Begin?
Scientists believe that memory loss begins in most people toward the end of middle age and as they approach retirement. During this period, the brain begins to lose cells at a rate of 1% per year. 1% may not seem like much, and at first it may not be noticeable. But 1% compounded year after year becomes a noticeable loss in brain mass as people get further into their retirement years.
What Contributes to Memory Loss?
In addition to the loss of brain cells, it is believed that lifestyle changes related to retirement often contribute to the speeding up of memory loss. For example, when people stop working or doing regular daily activity, much of the information stored in the brain no longer has meaningful structural support. This makes it much more difficult to access the information.
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In Home Senior Care: To Move, or Not to Move
In Home Senior Care: To Move, or Not to Move
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one of the toughest decisions you’ll have to make-how to address the
growing health concerns of your aging parents. There are no easy answers
to this dilemma. As much as we wish our parents could go on caring for
themselves in perpetuity, that’s simply not reality. At some point, we
are all going to be faced with what to do with our aging loved ones.When assessing all the viable options, the debate normally centers around one important factor-do we move our parents out of their house or let them stay? A recent senior care study found that 86% of seniors want to stay in their home for as long as possible. So, chances are you know how your parents feel about this. The problem is balancing their wishes with the reality of their deteriorating health.
When their health starts to decline, many consequences follow. For example, poorer vision and slower reflexes may cause their driving skills to worsen to the point of losing their license. Memory loss can cause a number of problems-like missed doctor appointments, failure to show up for social engagements, and misplacing important medications.
Still, you know they want to stay in their home, but you don’t have time to come over and check in on them every few hours. Fortunately, there is a solution to this problem that allows your aging loved ones to stay in their home-in home senior care.
In home senior care is a fairly new industry that many people know very little about. Essentially, what an in home care agency does is provide a qualified nurse to care for your aging parents. The agency can customize a plan around the individual needs of the family. The nurse can visit daily, weekly, or however often you think is necessary. This provides the aging loved ones with the care they need to live comfortably in their home and maintain their quality of life.
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Elder Care: 3 Signs Senior Care May Be Needed
Elder Care: 3 Signs Senior Care May Be Needed
Senior Helper
Many
of us have a tendency to put off tough choices. Often, it’s simply
easier to pretend there’s no problem and expect it to go away. It is no
different when it comes to elder care for aging parents. A lot of times, it seems easier to keep things the same and not address the needs of aging loved ones.The reality is, this is one problem that is not likely to go away. It’s better to address it early, so you have a well thought out plan in place. Here are 3 signs to watch for to indicate if it may be time to for senior care:
Missed Doctor or Social Appointments
One of the first signs of possible trouble is if your loved one begins to miss important appointments with the doctor or social engagements. Your loved ones most likely realize the importance of seeing the doctor, and they also place a high value on being with their friends. If you see a lapse in either of these two areas, it could be the beginning of further trouble.
Misplacing Important Medications
Many elderly people are taking multiple medications a day. These have been prescribed by their doctor to treat specific health concerns. It is critical that the proper amount of each medication is taken daily, and your aging loved one knows that. This is why if they are misplacing or losing medications, it is a further sign that help is needed.
Not Keeping Up the House
If your aging parents are failing to keep up the house they are living in, at the very least they will need someone to help with some of these tasks. As the physical health fails, so does the ability to effectively clean, cook, do dishes, etc.
If you have observed any of these 3 signs, it may be time to have a family conference to discuss senior care options. While the best option will always depend on the individual family situation, in home senior care is fast becoming a popular choice because it allows aging parents to receive the care they need while remaining in the comfort of their own home.
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
Comparing the Costs Effective Senior Care Options (Part I)
Comparing the Costs Effective Senior Care Options (Part I)
April 5, 2011 — Senior Helper
When you’re facing the difficult decision of what kind of elder care option is best for your aging loved one, finances will always be an important consideration. There are basically 3 different senior care options for your loved one, so let’s look at the costs associated with each:
Move the Parents into Your Home
There are many unseen costs associated with this option. One of them
is the moving expenses. If you decide to move your parents out of their
home, you will not only need to get rid of a whole bunch of furniture
and personal items, you will also most likely want to put the house up
for sale. This entire process could put a lot of stress on your loved
ones, but it will also cost a lot of time and money. What’s worse, the
housing market in most parts of the country is at or near record lows
for the past decade. This means you’re unlikely to get nearly as much
for the home as you could if you wait to sell until the market goes
higher.
Another cost to moving the parents in with you is time. If you choose
this option, you become their primary caregiver. If you are already
working and/or have kids to take care of, this could put a big strain on
your already busy schedule. In fact, it may force you or your spouse to
either cut back to part-time or give up their job entirely.
Put Your Parents into a Nursing Home
We’ve all heard the horror stories of elderly going off to the
nursing home, where they are basically shut off from the outside world.
They feel trapped-like they’re in a prison-and lonely. The stress of the
situation tends to create more health problems. Even aside from the
“human” cost, this is a very expensive option financially as well. We’ve
already talked about the moving costs, but now that they’re in the
nursing home, the expenses can quickly eat up their remaining assets.
All in all, there is very little upside to the nursing home option.
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April 5, 2011 — Senior HelperWhen you’re facing the difficult decision of what kind of elder care option is best for your aging loved one, finances will always be an important consideration. There are basically 3 different senior care options for your loved one, so let’s look at the costs associated with each:Move the Parents into Your Home
There are many unseen costs associated with this option. One of them is the moving expenses. If you decide to move your parents out of their home, you will not only need to get rid of a whole bunch of furniture and personal items, you will also most likely want to put the house up for sale. This entire process could put a lot of stress on your loved ones, but it will also cost a lot of time and money. What’s worse, the housing market in most parts of the country is at or near record lows for the past decade. This means you’re unlikely to get nearly as much for the home as you could if you wait to sell until the market goes higher.
Another cost to moving the parents in with you is time. If you choose this option, you become their primary caregiver. If you are already working and/or have kids to take care of, this could put a big strain on your already busy schedule. In fact, it may force you or your spouse to either cut back to part-time or give up their job entirely.
Put Your Parents into a Nursing Home
We’ve all heard the horror stories of elderly going off to the nursing home, where they are basically shut off from the outside world. They feel trapped-like they’re in a prison-and lonely. The stress of the situation tends to create more health problems. Even aside from the “human” cost, this is a very expensive option financially as well. We’ve already talked about the moving costs, but now that they’re in the nursing home, the expenses can quickly eat up their remaining assets. All in all, there is very little upside to the nursing home option.
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How In Home Elder Care Can Help Alzheimer’s Patients
How In Home Elder Care Can Help Alzheimer’s Patients
April 4, 2011 — Senior Helper
Not long ago, when an aging parent was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it was almost like the end of the world.
It was certainly the end of the world as it was until that point. It meant that one of two things had to happen:
- The parent would have to move in with one of the children.
- The parent would go to a nursing home or hospital.
Today, there is another choice; in-home senior care.
While it’s true that life will never be the same after someone is
diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, a senior care agency that provides in home
services can help make life as normal as possible. Many of these
agencies can customize a plan tailored around the exact needs of the
Alzheimer’s patient. This may include one or more of the following
services:
- Helping to dress and groom the patient
- Helping the client communicate with friends and loved ones
- Planning healthy meals to improve eating habits
- Making sure the patient is taking their doctor prescribed medications
- Implementing safety measures at the home to prevent the patient from driving or wandering away
- Providing customized care depending on the family needs-from a couple hours a week up to round the clock care
An in-home senior care agency
can be an invaluable resource for making sure that the Alzheimer’s
patient is well taken care of. You can use them for temporary relief or respite care, employ a health care professional 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or something in-between. Whatever the needs of the Alzheimer’s patient and their family, in-home elder care agencies are there to provide affordable help and assistance.
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How In Home Elder Care Can Help Alzheimer’s Patients
April 4, 2011 — Senior HelperNot long ago, when an aging parent was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it was almost like the end of the world.It was certainly the end of the world as it was until that point. It meant that one of two things had to happen:
- The parent would have to move in with one of the children.
- The parent would go to a nursing home or hospital.
- Helping to dress and groom the patient
- Helping the client communicate with friends and loved ones
- Planning healthy meals to improve eating habits
- Making sure the patient is taking their doctor prescribed medications
- Implementing safety measures at the home to prevent the patient from driving or wandering away
- Providing customized care depending on the family needs-from a couple hours a week up to round the clock care
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For the Next Generation of Seniors, Nothing is More Important than Independence
For the Next Generation of Seniors, Nothing is More Important than Independence
March 25, 2011 — Senior HelperThe
baby boom generation is unlike any other in American history. Children
of the World War II generation, they were the first generation to
experience the modern conveniences we now take for granted. Many of them
were children when their family bought their first television set and
automobile.In the 1960s, the 76 million baby boomers began to enter adulthood. During that period, they established themselves as a generation that values independence. Everything they did-from the long hair to the war protests to the rock music-was meant to make a statement. The statement was “we want to be free”; free to define ourselves, free to question authority, free to question societal norms, free to think differently than their parents, free to change the world.
For over half a century, the boomers have been changing the world, and as they enter retirement, they do not intend to go quietly. They still value their freedom every bit as much as they did when they were young adults. This means that as the boomers go into retirement, societal norms about what people do in their retirement is going to change. The old way of doing things-sending mom and dad off to the nursing home-that won’t fly with this generation.
No, the boomers plan to stay active and independent as long as possible. In fact, many plan to continue working well into what other generations used to call retirement. They also plan to stay in their present homes, or if they make a move at all, it will be to buy a condo or townhome in a retirement community. But moving to a nursing home? Forget about it.
With this independent spirit comes an ever-growing need for senior care services to accommodate this mindset. This is why now, more than ever, in home elder care services will be in high demand. It is the most cost effective option to address mom and dad’s growing health care needs while maintaining the freedom they have always valued.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
Home Health Care May Be Just What the Doctor Ordered
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Health Care May Be Just What the Doctor Ordered
For many decades, people have associated health care
with going to a doctor, hospital, or some other medical facility. However,
there was a time when health care was mostly administered in the home. Back in
the days when America was being settled and many families were living out on
the frontier, they had very few hospitals around. Most received home health
care from a town doctor who would make house calls to patients, doing
everything from delivering babies to caring for the elderly-all inside the home
of the patient.
In recent years, home health care is making a
comeback. Though the doctor making house calls is no longer commonplace, home
care agencies are becoming more and more popular. There is a good reason why in
home care is trending upward-it addresses 3 specific needs that hospitals and
other medical facilities have a difficult time with:
- Convenience:
Being able to stay at home is the wish of most people with some kind of
illness. But until recently, those who needed some kind of long term care
had little choice but to have it administered in a medical facility.
Today, they can simply hire a home health care agency and have it all done
without having to leave their house.
- Affordability:
This is a big one. Hospital bills are higher than ever, and there is
increasing pressure in busier hospitals that are overwhelmed with patients
to get them out of there as quickly as possible. Today, it’s not unheard
of for someone to stay in the hospital just a couple of weeks and rack up
several thousand dollars in bills. Conversely, there is no cost for the
patient to sleep at home in their own bed. This helps keep costs lower.
- Better Quality Care: As mentioned in point #2,
hospitals in many places are overly burdened these days, meaning the
quality of care suffers. With most home health care agencies, a nursing
professional is assigned to a specific patient, and administers 1 on 1
care for as long as needed. For this reason, the level of quality with in
home care is normally much higher.
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