Senior Helpers

The normal challenges of aging in place have not stopped and neither have we.

Making the right decision to ensure the safety of someone you love can be especially difficult during these troubling times. It is important to have trusted advisors that understand your concerns and are here to help you navigate the risks and benefits to arrive at the best decision for your family. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, our community of senior care advisors are here and continue delivering the professional care the elderly in our community require outside of the pandemic.

Did you know…

DZ One in four Americans aged 65+ fall each year.

DZ Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall.

DZ 75% of Americans have trouble taking their medications as directed.

DZ Loneliness increases the likelihood of mortality by 26%.

Due to increased social isolation from COVID-19, our elderly population, especially those living with dementia, are not being encouraged to engage in physical activities. This can cause medical changes impacting blood pressure and blood sugar levels. This lack of physical activity can also increase the risk of falls and fall-related injuries which can lead to more serious medical issues such as trauma, head injuries, fractures and surgical procedures. These injuries often result in requiring a higher level of care and hospitalizations, exacerbating social isolation.

Additionally, conversational abilities in those living with dementia are being lost, including the inability to follow a conversation, participate in a conversation and form or find words. It be comes harder to focus. Social isolation causes rela tionships to start to shift because the person living with dementia believes their loved one is choosing not to be with them. They feel abandoned.

To counteract these issues, home care is one op tion to assist your loved one in living an enriched life in the comfort and safety of their home or living facility. Home care can provide your loved one with 1:1 companion care services offering daily companionship and assistance with daily living activities. This provides the necessary so cial interaction to bring happiness and prevent feelings of isolation and depression. Personal care services are also available and can help your loved one with more intimate, non-medical care needs such as personal hygiene, dressing, and walking assistance to promote physical activity that is lacking right now.

It is important to balance COVID-19 risks with the risks associated with the negative effects of social isolation. Home care professionals have been trained to follow CDC guidelines and are equipped with the necessary personal protective equipment to help keep your loved one protected. Most importantly, caregivers provide personalized care with empathy and respect.