Top 10 Benefits Of Home Health Care
Part 1
They say there is no place like home – and for those older people suffering from chronic or acute health conditions, or recovering from an injury that is certainly true. There is a myriad of benefits to home health care and these include:
1. A Greater Sense Of Independence
Of one the leading causes of depression among those who have reached their Golden Years are the fact that they are losing their independence. One of the greatest benefits of home health care is that older people can continue with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing themselves (in the case of women the therapeutic benefits of applying their makeup should not be underestimated), and preparing their meals. This provides them with a sense of self-respect.
2. Comfort, Convenience & Safety
Hospitals are probably among the worse environments for long-term recovery. Despite the best efforts of professional nursing and medical staff they cannot supply the one-on-one interaction and care that home care providers are trained for. Research has shown that aging patients recover far faster at home – and have fewer complications than those who spend their time in hospital. Given the current crisis in the over-prescription of addictive drugs, home care makes sense – professionals can monitor and optimize drug intake.
3. Removing The Burden On Family Caregivers
Perhaps the phrasing is overly harsh, but there can be no argument that caring for the aged places enormous strain on the family. By assisting with everyday, time-sensitive tasks such as clothing for the aged, bathing, and the assorted small tasks of everyday life the stress on other family members is reduced. A professional at-home caregiver can also help to educate family members on exactly what is required to increase the quality of life of those who require care, as well as supplying information of third parties that can assist with resources to make the lives of those caring for the aged and the aged themselves easier and more fulfilled.
4. Prevent Further Hospitalization
It’s not uncommon for those of advancing years to require repeat trips to the hospital. However, the frequency of those trips can be reduced with skilled at-home care. Home care professionals provide an essential monitoring service – and patients know that they have access to a friend – and a professional should they require assistance, whatever the time of day or night. This is especially important should they be suffering from the confusion that often accompanies aging.
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