Aging is a fact of life and it affects all families. As adult children, when imagining our parents as seniors, we may not fully comprehend the extent to which their aging will affect them or how it will affect us. Indeed, if they are already seniors and still in good health and living independently, we may not feel any dramatic changes or concerns. However, the time does come when effects of aging become more evident and long-term care may be needed.
An overall decline in physical and mental vitality may result in visible and even drastic changes to our parent’s appearance, the standard of life, and emotional well-being. The more aware we are of how aging can affect them, and what options are available to them as seniors and us as caring adult children, the better for all involved. Let’s take a moment to consider some essential things we should take into account regarding their welfare during aging and how in-home care can make all the difference.
Feeding the patient/elderly person on time and according to their health status
Maintains hygiene by making them shower properly, keeps their nails, hair, etc neat and clean
They assist the concerned person in their physical activities like walking, exercise, sleeping and so on.
The attendants help the patient in discharging their fecal, toileting, changing their diapers and all essential staff.
Maintain a positive and healthy environment, makes them smile and try to keep them diverted from the illness and negativity.