Discuss caring for your Elderly Loved Ones
The aging of the workforce is now a reality. Studies show that almost half the working population provided elder care over the last 5 years. (Page 1, Ref 1) Elder's who receive care in there own homes are happier and live longer.
Home health care allows the family to spend quality time with their loved one's. As people age they become increasingly concerned with being a burden. Setting up home based care means the responsibility is shared with a healthcare advocate.
Every elder needs a health care advocate who is knowledgeable about their medical history and current medical condition. Compassionate elder caregivers help families administer medical procedures, fill out complicated insurance forms, set up medical equipment delivery and installation.
Live close to your aging family member. Even a small accident will send older people to the emergency room. A caring who has record and knowledge of the general health of the elder; to ensure proper care and careful consideration of medical history.
Who has time to take on the responsibility of caring for an elder? Studies show that those who work full-time also provide elder care. Workplaces and management are insensitive to the need's of the employee's dealing with an aging loved one.
Start planning early. Don't let concern for your aging mother or father sneak up on you. Make an action plan for any close family member who is over the age of 65 or will be 65 over the next 5 years.
First, gain comprehensive knowledge of your parent's health; current and history. Keep a file with doctors phone numbers, current prescriptions, allergies and test results. Also keep a medical calendar that lists all the current yearly tests a person over the age of 65 should get each year.
Next, budget for the care of your elderly family member. Consider the current cost of living for your elderly parent. How will you and your family cover the cost? Early financial planning gives you time to find the most economical long term solution.
Finally, communicate with your elder. Make sure that you are aware of their mental state. Often a major lifestyle changes ,like retirement and loss of driving ability, cause stress. Also, many elderly people loose their friends each year which can cause loneliness. Talk to your elderly loved one and more importantly listen.
Home health care allows the family to spend quality time with their loved one's. As people age they become increasingly concerned with being a burden. Setting up home based care means the responsibility is shared with a healthcare advocate.
Every elder needs a health care advocate who is knowledgeable about their medical history and current medical condition. Compassionate elder caregivers help families administer medical procedures, fill out complicated insurance forms, set up medical equipment delivery and installation.
Live close to your aging family member. Even a small accident will send older people to the emergency room. A caring who has record and knowledge of the general health of the elder; to ensure proper care and careful consideration of medical history.
Who has time to take on the responsibility of caring for an elder? Studies show that those who work full-time also provide elder care. Workplaces and management are insensitive to the need's of the employee's dealing with an aging loved one.
Start planning early. Don't let concern for your aging mother or father sneak up on you. Make an action plan for any close family member who is over the age of 65 or will be 65 over the next 5 years.
First, gain comprehensive knowledge of your parent's health; current and history. Keep a file with doctors phone numbers, current prescriptions, allergies and test results. Also keep a medical calendar that lists all the current yearly tests a person over the age of 65 should get each year.
Next, budget for the care of your elderly family member. Consider the current cost of living for your elderly parent. How will you and your family cover the cost? Early financial planning gives you time to find the most economical long term solution.
Finally, communicate with your elder. Make sure that you are aware of their mental state. Often a major lifestyle changes ,like retirement and loss of driving ability, cause stress. Also, many elderly people loose their friends each year which can cause loneliness. Talk to your elderly loved one and more importantly listen.
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