As a caregiver for an agency, sometimes you can forget about yourself. It is easy to fall into the whirlpool of loving and caring for an elder relying on your help and forget about your personal life. This is not healthy for anyone, especially your client and yourself. This can cause several issues, from mental … Read more
Pandemic fatigue is a real thing, but when your loved one requires specialized home care, it’s important not to let this fatigue cloud your judgment. Now, more than ever, home health care can serve as a lifeline to those that need it most. Home care services vary across the board, so research must be done … Read more
Having a stranger in your home is difficult. Especially when it comes to someone taking care of your loved one, they take care of a family member of yours, and it is stressful to leave that loved one with them. Communication is key when it comes to a relationship like this one. It helps on … Read more
Not every caregiver will be the right fit; sometimes. It doesn’t have to be anyone’s fault, but it is essential to find someone who can build a relationship with your loved one and you as a family member. There are times when it just takes a little getting used to, especially if your elderly family … Read more
When an elder has Alzheimer’s disease, it causes brain cells to die. This causes the brain to work less over time. This results in how a person acts. It can be very stressful, painful, and heartbreaking for a loved one to handle by themselves. As a home care aid, there is a need for guidance … Read more
Our loved ones mean the world to us; as they age, of course, we worry about their well-being safety and to ensure they are not lonely. As we try to be there as much as possible, sometimes we cannot, causing unwanted worry and stress. Hiring a home care provider is a smart move for your … Read more
Seeing a family member struggle with day to day activities can be challenging. It is just as hard as trying to be there all the time to help as much as possible. It is physically and emotionally demanding, especially when it comes to a loved one suffering from a memory disorder. Hiring a home care … Read more
Home Healthcare’s Role in Helping with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s is a terrible disease in which a patient is a balance, mobility of arm or hand, and developing a tremor. Parkinson’s is not a fatal disease, but it does make doing everyday things a little more challenging for some people.
Homecare for Patients who are living with Parkinson’s
Because it is a disease that progresses over time, it can be challenging for the family and the caregiver. The caregiver’s role is to help the patient cope with the news of the disease. They are to do day to day tasks with them, helping them move their limbs affected by the illness, but as the ailment progresses, it does become more problematic for that caregiver.
Beginning of Parkinson’s: Signs and How the Caregiver will Treat it
In the early stages of this disease, there are minor inconveniences that the caregiver and the loved one will face. They will be teaching that patient on what medications to take and how to manage them. Caregivers will suggest support from other loved ones to help the patient feel more at ease with this new diagnosis.
Mid-Stages of Parkinson’s: Signs and How the Caregiver will Treat it
In the mid-stages of Parkinson’s, a home care provider’s responsibilities and burdens increase tremendously. Daytime sleepiness and fatigue will interrupt daily plans, and frustrations grow around communication. In the late stages of the disease, the responsibility and challenges are very significant.
The Late-Stages of Parkinson’s: Signs and How the Caregiver will Treat it
The late stages of PD are probably the most difficult for caregivers. Mobility is at its most demanding, and caregivers must provide hands-on assistance. There could be episodes of sudden stiffness and inability to move. There will be moments of forgetfulness and confusion.
Conclusion
When your loved one is being cared for Parkinson’s, it is best to have a well-trained, knowledgeable, and adaptable caregiver. TLC Home Care can provide well- trained individuals who have worked with other patients who have had Parkinson’s before.
One of the hardest things to accept as we age is when we can no longer do things that we once took for granted. From driving to meal planning and preparation, seniors often need additional help, but it can be hard to admit when your senior loved one needs help at home, especially when that also means decreased independence and autonomy. Many people struggle to recognize that their abilities have changed and to ask for help, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t needed. Here are some signs to watch for and what you can do if your senior loved one needs more in-home help than they currently receive.
How Home Health Care Helps Seniors Manage Depression and Anxiety
According the the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 7.1 percent of the United States population had at least one major depressive episode in 2019. Anxiety disorders affect approximately 18.1 percent of the U.S. population. And when it comes to seniors, those numbers climb even higher. What’s more, depression can lead to increased mortality and disability, higher use of health care, and longer hospital stays, resulting in higher health care costs overall.
Chances are, if you or a loved one suffer from depression and/ or anxiety, you’d want to do everything possible to reduce suffering. That’s why it’s important to consider the role of loneliness and current world events, encourage open communication, and seek help as appropriate.
One of the solutions that many are turning to is that of in-home senior care. If you’re limited in the care you can provide or unable to care for your aging loved one, consider hiring a home health care agency to provide vital medical, housekeeping, and companionship services, among many others. These are certainly no substitute for professional medical and mental health care, but these services can help. Here’s how.
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Depression and anxiety are common, and they are no less debilitating than a medical illness or disorder. If you or your loved one suffers from one of these disorders, you are not alone. Check with your primary doctor or other health care professional, or visit one of these organizations for more assistance and information.