Home Health Care: Aloe vera is a well-known plant that is used for multiple things.
It can be turned into drinks, food, beauty products, or even skincare. You may be wondering if this is something your seniors should be investing in, and maybe it’s time they do. It can be fun and beneficial to experiment with new plants or natural products. Senior home health care can be with your parents to help encourage them to stay healthy and help them try out new products.
You may not be able to get to your parents every day, and that’s okay. You may not be able to help them go to the store to pick up aloe plants or go to the grocery store to purchase aloe water. If you are starting to feel bad about not being there for your parents, it’s time to think about senior home care. Many seniors want to age in place instead of going to a nursing home, but many seniors need help with small chores. That is why caregivers are the perfect solution for your family. You no longer have to stress about all of the things you wish you could do to help your seniors.
Having a caregiver doesn’t mean you should stop seeing your parents or recommending health changes. Caregivers are a tool to utilize. They come up with a care plan, and you can easily back them up with more recommendations. The next time you see your parents, it’s time to recommend using some aloe food and drink.
What Is Aloe Vera?
Aloe is a succulent plant with cactus-like leaves that thrives in hot, dry regions. It is grown across the world’s subtropical regions, especially the southern border states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
Historically, aloe was used to treat skin issues and was believed to help with baldness and wound healing. This is why many seniors may assume it is only to relieve things like sunburns. Little do they know that it can be used for tons of other things and have some amazing health benefits.
Home Health Care: Why Drink and Eat Aloe?
There is now aloe vera juice and even aloe vera water. This can be something fun to drink to get a senior drinking more fluids to stay hydrated. There are also a few health benefits of drinking aloe over other kinds of plants.
Aloe vera has been shown to possess anti-inflammatory effects. In one experiment, participants with irritable bowel syndrome who drank aloe vera juice reported that some of their symptoms improved.
Aloe vera juice has a high concentration of antioxidants, which aid in the fight against free radicals. This minimizes your body’s oxidative stress and hence your likelihood of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, or even cancer. However, scientists must do further study.
Now, there are tons of aloe drinks you can purchase at the supermarket, but if a senior has the time, they can also make this drink. It takes time to make this juice yourself but can be a fun project to do with your seniors during the day.
The staff at Home Care Matters is available to talk with you and your family about all of your needs. Home Care Matters is a home care agency providing quality and affordable Caregivers in Lawrenceville, GA, and the surrounding areas.
Call (770) 965.4004 for more information.
We provide home care in Braselton, Buford, Dacula, Duluth, Flowery Branch, Gainesville, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Oakwood, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Barrow County, Forsyth County, Gwinnett County, Hall County, Jackson County, North Fulton County.
Valerie has the unique experience with home care as she has experienced it from both ends of the spectrum, as a caregiver and as needing care herself as a cancer survivor. Valerie says, “Taking care of someone you love is a physically, mentally and demanding labor of love.Taking care of my mom was the hardest thing I have ever done. It has given me an insight and perspective not many people understand unless you are doing it or have done it.I loved taking care of my mom.I love helping others take care of their love ones too.And now that I’ve been sick, it’s given me a whole new level of empathy and understanding for those who are sick and need help.”
Valerie’s schedule varies daily, but she loves visiting with our clients, families, caregivers, our network partners and being in the office.Says Valerie, “Every day is different, but I wake up excited about what we do, inspired by our team, clients and caregivers.I strive to be a resource to the community.I love my team and I love what we do every day. I like to think my mom would be proud.”
You can reach Valerie by email (Valerie@homecarematters.com) or in our office (770.965.4004).
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