8 Kinds Of Seniors Who Can Benefit From Elderly Care
Elderly care is a great service available in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, but who are the seniors who can benefit from this care and how does it help them?
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1. Seniors With High-level Needs
When many of us imagine elderly care, we tend to picture the recipients of this care as being infirm, very ill, or significantly limited. As we will see, this is only one group that can benefit from elderly care, but they are, of course, elderly care beneficiaries. They typically live in nursing homes orreceive multiple visits from in-home caregivers every day.
2. Seniors Who Struggle With The Activities Of Daily Living
The above group often cannot do several of the activities of daily living on their own, but even seniors whose needs are less significant can struggle with these activities. These are everyday tasks of self-care, such as brushing one’s teeth, showering and bathing, using the toilet, getting up and down stairs, and preparing and eating meals. Caregivers help the elderly with all these activities and more.
3. Elderly People Who Face Mental Health And Neurological Challenges
The physical challenges that confront the elderly tend to be more visual, but it’s important to remember that seniors deal with mental issues as often, or at even higher rates, as younger people. Many seniors deal with depression and anxiety. A companion caregiver can help them work through these issues, as can a therapist. There are also caregivers who specialize in helping seniors with dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
4. Elderly People Who Are Lonely
Loneliness is a big problem among the elderly. Companion caregivers can visit them in their homes to ease their pain. Many seniors enjoy living in senior care communities to live among and socialize with other seniors.
5. People Who Just Hate Chores
Chores can be awful when you’re sore. Home helper caregivers can do some household chores for seniors.
6. Those Who Find Errands Daunting
Home helper caregivers can also perform errands for the elderly, such as grocery shopping and picking up medication.
7. Elderly Folks Who Can’t Or Don’t Want To Drive
Home helper caregivers also help seniors who don’t have a car or can’t drive.
8. Families Looking For The Best Senior Care Community In The Pittsburgh Area
Always Best Care of Fox Chapel will sit down with you and your family in your Pittsburgh-area home and help you choose the best nearby senior care community for you. We’ll assess your needs and suggest one or more communities that suit you.
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