As seniors continue to age in place, it’s more important than ever for them to maintain their health as much as they can. Daily tasks may start to become more difficult for them, which makes everything more difficult eventually. Senior home care providers can take over some of the more mundane tasks, which frees seniors up to focus on what’s really important, like maintaining their well-being as much as possible.
Better Physical Wellness
When aging adults have help with tasks that have become more difficult, they’re better able to redirect their energy. They may have more time and energy to do things like exercise or eat healthier meals. Seniors may also have more assistance managing tasks that directly relate to health issues they are trying to manage. As a result, they experience better physical wellness overall.
Improved Mental Health
Social isolation and loneliness are major issues for seniors who are aging in place. Family caregivers often have other responsibilities they have to juggle and might not be there as much as they would like to be. It’s also difficult to coordinate with other family members and friends, especially if they’re struggling, too. Spending time with senior home care providers gives seniors the companionship they need to maintain better mental health.
Increased Comfort
Having help with daily tasks does more than just keep seniors healthier. It also helps seniors to stay as comfortable as possible, which is a key reason many seniors choose to age in place at all. Staying comfortable directly improves mental health while also improving emotional and physical wellness at the same time.
Better Social Interactions
Seniors spend time with home care providers, but they also have help getting out into the world more if that’s what they want to do. Senior home care providers can help with transportation and other aspects of mobility assistance, taking seniors to events, appointments, and locations where they can spend time with other people who share their interests. This allows seniors to have much better social interactions than they might have if they felt they were “stuck” at home alone.
Improved Self-esteem
When seniors first hear about how home care assistance can help them with some of their daily tasks, they often worry that they’ll lose some independence or feel ignored. But what actually happens is that seniors only get help that they need, which allows them to better handle the tasks that they can take care of themselves. They get reinforcement that they are still capable and do still have a sense of purpose. This can help to rebuild struggling self-esteem and helps seniors continue to tackle each day the best that they can.
Getting some extra help from senior home care providers isn’t something that will restrict seniors or cause them to need even more help. What it does instead is frees up time and energy for seniors, allowing them to better handle the challenges that life sends their way. Their lives improve in so many ways, which helps them to continue to feel better overall.
If you or an aging loved one could benefit from senior home care in Braselton, GA, call Home Care Matters. We can answer your questions about home care and help you learn more about options for care. Call today (770) 965-4004.
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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