During the week of November 12-18, we will join the hundreds of other organizations in the United States in celebrating Home Care Aide Week in honor of the many caregivers who make a difference in the lives of their clients every day. The goal of this week is to honor the daily efforts of home caregivers who ensure the health and safety of the elderly and the disabled in their communities. National Association for Home Care & Hospice initiated the week.
Companion care, personal care, nursing care, and specialized care are just some of the services that skilled caregivers offer. In many cases, these services make it possible for seniors and people with disabilities to age in place without having to move out of their homes.
Companion Care: Making Everyone’s Life Easier
Day-to-day tasks like light housework, food shopping, and medical appointment attendance can be particularly challenging for those who are aging in place or who are handicapped. Having a helping hand in the form of a companion caregiver is a great relief. Caregivers also fill a social need that may arise for the elderly or disabled when living alone.
The Role of Self-Care in Reducing Everyday Stress
Many of us take our health, mobility, and the ability to do routine tasks like grooming, stair climbing, and clothing selection for granted. However, they can become extremely difficult tasks for seniors and others with physical impairments. A professional caregiver can make life easier for those in this situation by giving them the personal care they need in a manner befitting of a human being, therefore restoring their confidence in the home as a safe and nurturing environment.
In-Home Health Care Provided by Nurses
After an illness, accident, or hospitalization, families frequently believe their only choices are assisted living or a nursing home for their loved one who need in-home medical care. Medication administration, basic wound care, catheter and ostomy care, and monitoring and reporting of vital signs are all part of the in-home nursing services that provide a safe and healing care for seniors.
Facilitative Materials
Listed below are a few of our guides:
It is the goal of most individuals to age in place, or in their own homes. The information in this resource will help you find the solutions to these and other issues concerning home care, including how to find financial funding.
Payment Options Overview – When people talk about home care, two of the most common queries are, “How much does it cost?” and “Will my insurance cover it?” This resource provides the answers to these and other frequently asked questions about in-home care, as well as information on potential funding avenues to consider.
Since most seniors want to age in place, the authors of this guide lay out the obstacles that might arise in daily life for the elderly and provide solutions to these problems.
Helpful Advice for Preventing Falls – Although a senior’s home should be a safe haven, there are several potential dangers that might arise there due to age or other health issues. Use this checklist to determine the fall hazards in every room of your home.