Have you been wondering whether a care manager or caregiver is right for you? Are you struggling to take care of an older adult at home? Are you personally finding it hard to keep track and maintain your daily calendar of events such as family events, medical appointments, and social calendar?
“If adult daughters went on strike tomorrow, our health care system would collapse.”
If you notice any of the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s in yourself or someone you know, don’t ignore them. Schedule an appointment with your doctor.
Rosalynn Carter, the former first lady who started the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, famously stated that there are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will become caregivers and those who will need caregivers.
Research has shown that feeling lonely seriously impacts physical and mental health. For this reason alone, hiring home care services for seniors may be worthwhile. Caregivers can serve not only as personal care assistants, but also as companions or “senior helpers” for that much-needed human interaction, and partners for errands and in-home activities.
Home improvements, modifications and repairs can help older adults maintain their independence and prevent accidents. A home modification adapts a living space so that occupants can live safely, perform tasks better and live independently, despite their physical limitations.
