Five Options To Consider When Caring For A Senior Citizen

If you have not considered a visit to a chiropractor, make an appointment. Learn a little about how to prepare for the visit, and what to expect.

Five Options To Consider When Caring For A Senior Citizen

3 December 2018
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Caring for a senior citizen can be a very difficult task, and it usually falls to family members. While the amount of help needed will vary with each senior, the process is usually heart-wrenching and time-intensive across the board. It can be very difficult to watch a spouse or loved one struggle for help and a desire for independence. Luckily, there are many different routes one may take on the road to adequate senior care. Here are few options for families to consider in order to have the needs of their loved one met. 

1. Family Visits. Sometimes all a person needs is to feel loved and a bit of support. This is true with senior citizens who live alone or need help with a few basic things. Maybe grandma needs help getting her laundry down the stairs once a week. Perhaps a senior needs meals delivered to them so that they don't need to cook. These are relatively easy things that can sometimes be taken care of by the family. Family visits can easily be arranged and coordinated to make sure that an individuals needs are met. This usually helps the senior stay in their own home for as long as possible. 

2. Home Help. If a senior needs help with medical issues, bathing, or the bathroom, family members can sometimes feel awkward and may need professional help. Depending on the state in which one resides, there are usually quite a few options for home health or visiting nurses. Ofttimes a Certified Nursing Assistant or Registered Nurse can be hired in order to help with medical issues should an individual desire to stay in their home.  

3. Senior Housing. A common issue for many seniors is the ability to stay in their home once they retire and have a fixed income. Senior housing is a wonderful options for these individuals. Senior housing is basically a dorm for the elderly. It is common in senior housing for individuals to have their own apartments but share meals or activities together. This can often help to offset the loneliness that people experience when living alone.

4. Assisted Living. Assisted living centers are ideal for seniors who need occasional help with their ADLs (activities of daily living), such as bathing or making meals, but desire the comfort of having nurses at their beck and call. This often provides great peace of mind for family members.

5. Nursing Home. Nursing homes are primarily designed for individuals who need constant supervision or complete help with their ADLs. Seniors are placed in the complete care of nursing staff. This can be a great relief for family members who have felt the strain of providing in-depth care for their loved ones. When considering a nursing home, it is wise to tour the facility to ensure that proper care is given to residents. 

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Back Pain: Easing the Symptoms

Only people who live with constant back pain will understand how my days tend to go. On days when the pain is slight, I can manage pretty well. When it flares up, there is no such thing as a comfortable position. Fortunately, I have found ways to help ease the pain and keep going. A friend recommended that I see a chiropractor. While skeptical, I did find that having an adjustment twice a week does help. I tend to rely less on pain medication than I did before, and there are days when I feel almost normal. If you have not considered a visit to a chiropractor, I suggest that you make an appointment. Let me tell you a little about how to prepare for the visit, and what to expect. You may find that those visits end up making your days much more pleasant.

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