mercredi 15 juillet 2015

A Guide To Home Elderly Care Nassau For Aging Seniors

By Phyllis Schroeder


Family caregivers constantly worry about the safety and health of their senior loved ones. They worry whether or not the senior is taking medication, eating nutritional meals, avoiding accidents and just being safe in the home. It is important to them that their loved one is safe and in the best care when they are not around. So, just what can family caregivers do to make sure their aging senior is safe then they are not around? Many families find that it is necessary to improve their elderly care Nassau NY caregiving.

Remove small area rugs from the home. It might be necessary to remove rugs throughout the home. Seniors who use walking aids are susceptible to falls in the home and area rugs are a risks. The rugs can either be removed or secured down to the floor. There are many nonslip pads now that can be purchased to go under the rugs to prevent falls.

However, a persistence with the problem might cause individuals to need extra caregiving in the home because some individuals run the risk of dehydration and other problems. Home aides can provide these individuals with all types of care. The aides can help with cooking, cleaning, doing household chores and even helping take the person to their doctors appointments. Most importantly is the need to help the senior with any personal hygiene and daily living activities.

Post emergency numbers so that they are visible. Always have 911 posted for emergency. Be sure the senior knows that this is the first number to call in case of an emergency. Post numbers of family members and caregivers numbers in plain view. These numbers are also helpful in case a neighbor or someone helping your loved one needs to get in contact with you, or another family member.

Seniors who have trouble with stability in the home also benefit greatly from the extra help. The helpers can help the senior maneuver around the home, and even outside the home for those who enjoy taking in a little fresh air each day. No matter how old the individual get exercise is still good for their overall health.

Make necessary changes to the home for easy maneuvering. The biggest problem that older people have is the accessibility of their home. If the home is a two story home, they might not be able to get upstairs to their bedroom or other rooms. Take the time to arrange the house so that everything is located on the first floor in instances such as this one. The senior will then have no reason to try to get up and down the stairs.

Hire home care aides to help out with the care of the person. If you worry about your loved one leaving the stove on, or just not eating enough during the day. You can make sure that they are getting their nutritional meals with the help of a home care aide. The aides will prepare the meals and make sure that the senior is eating on time.

It is always important to protect the elderly, and often the best way of doing this is by bringing in outside help. The help will be your extra eyes and you will not have to worry about the well-being and safety of the person that you love the most and want nothing but the best. Be sure to discuss the care of the senior with the aging adult and discuss the benefits of having someone else in the home to work and care for them.




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