Aging is very often associated with illness and loss of mobility. For some, living at home is simply not an option due to increased need for medical care. In these cases, it is often necessary to place the individual in a nursing facility, where 24-hour care can be given. However, many seniors are quite capable of living on their own, needing only a small amount of assistance. In-home companionship and personal care services offer three specific benefits to seniors and their loved ones. Comfort That cozy easy chair right next to the window, the front porch with the rocking chair and the bright, happy kitchen where so many meals have been cooked. All of these things, and more, are what we call the comforts of home. Seniors, especially those who have lived in their homes for many years, find a great deal of comfort in their own personal space. A nursing facility, no matter how homey, is a foreign environment. Such a dramatic change can affect the mental and physical well-being of the individual. With a little assistance from an in-home health aide, elderly individuals can stay in their own familiar surroundings. Security …show more content…
Slipping in the tub, or losing balance while dressing can result in serious injury. If a pot is left cooking on the stove, a fire could break out. A simple shopping trip may result in a fender-bender, or the person may get lost. In-home care helps to assure a safe, secure environment in the home. What's more, they will often provide transportation for doctors visits, shopping and other needs. Family members can rest assured their loved one is safe, and the senior is able to take care of their personal
Long-term care (LTC) covers a wide range of clinical and social services for those who need assistance due to functional limitations. These limitations usually result from complications associated with age related chronic conditions, from disabilities related to birth defects, brain damage, or mental retardation in children; or from major illnesses or injuries suffered by adults (Shi L. & Singh D.A., 2011). LTC encompasses a variety of services including traditional clinical services, social services and housing. Unlike acute care, long-term care is much more complicated and has objectives that are much harder to measure. Acute care mainly focuses on returning patients to their previous functional level and is primarily provided by specialty providers. However, LTC mainly focuses on preventing the physical and mental deterioration of an individual and promoting social adjustments to suit the different stages of decline. In addition the providers of LTC are more diverse than those in acute care and is offered in both formal and informal settings, which include: hospitals, physicians, home care, adult day care, nursing home care, assisted living and even informal caregivers such as friends and family members. Long-term care services have been dominated by community based services, which include informal care (86%, about 10 to 11 million) and formal institutional care delivered in nursing facilities (14%, 1.6 million) (McCall, 2001). Of more than the 10 million Americans estimated to require LTC services, 58% are elderly and 42% are under the age of 65 (Shi L. & Singh D.A., 2011). The users of LTC are either frail elderly or disabled and because of the specific care needs of this population, the care varies based on an indiv...
Aging is a natural part of human life. With modern technologies and medical innovations, the society has been able to prolong life and thus increase the number of older adults in the society. Normal part of aging are inevitable physiological and psychological changes, which need to be understood and addressed by nurses in order to provide appropriate care for older adults. Presenting patient’s description with appropriate data, I will utilize Watson’s Caring theory (2008) to assess the lower order need of activity-inactivity relative to this older adult patient cared for in the hospitalized environment. The integration of theory, research and best practice guidelines will be used to plan nursing interventions and strategies to meet the health needs of older adults in health care. Watson’s (2008) fourth caritas process of developing and sustaining a helping-trusting caring relationship will be used to describe the nursing implementations which were utilized in providing safe and competent care for older adult.
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The reason this sort of placement occurs is because health assessments and medical care have traditionally required face-to-face meetings. Smart Home technology can help these older adults stay in their own homes and maintain their independence with the use of smart sensor technology. The technology can detect ones safety, activity levels around them, mobility adaptability, and health screening (Courtney, Demiris, Rantz, Skubic). Smart home technologies are information-based technologies that passively collect and share resident information with the resident and family members, in addition to primary care providers. These devices collect multiple types of data, which include physiological, location, or movement data.
Overall what I discovered is that my senior mentor is overall healthy for his age and has done a fantastic job and making sure his house is safe. He has gone out of his way to take preventive measure, such having the bathroom renovated, to keep the house safe and accessible for himself. Although he is able to care for himself, he has a wonderful support system available to him should he need it. Based on my assessment and interview I think my senior mentor will be enjoying more years to come in his own home.
Assisted living is an effective type of care facility programmed towards helping older individuals with their increasing disabilities. “The fit between individual capacity and the availability of satisfying activities within an environment is an important aspect of positive aging and an especially salient issue for ALF [Assisted Living Faculty] management, given the role of activities in the consumer selection of assisted living”.2 This isolation of this quote is “positive aging”. Positive aging is important since it leads individuals to have a happier and more fulfilling life, and it can be supported through everyday activities and through the living environment. In nursing homes, each individual needs help with making sure that they are given care that meets their needs. This varies through different states and also communities. The purpose of the quote is to show that each person should be evaluated individually, meaning everyone needs a different approach to deal with the aging process.
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Aging in place refers to remaining in one’s home and community throughout the aging process (Siebert, 2007). Additionally, it can mean living in a supportive environment that allows participation in meaningful activities, and increases quality of life (Siebert, 2007). Home modifications help facilitate participation in meaningful activities, decrease falls, and support aging in place (Siebert, 2007). Home modifications are adaptations to the environment that meet the needs of an individual, and increase safety and independence (Siebert, 2007). Although aging in place is more than home modifications, the focus and the purpose of my project is to research how affordable home modifications can support lower socioeconomic status older adults, with aging in place. There are three objectives to determine if the purpose of this project has been achieved. The first objective is that the educational presentation and booklet were effective in increasing the participant's knowledge of low-cost options and funding sources for implementing home modifications. The second objective is that the
Successful Aging Elderly (SAE) Introduction In the elderly population most of the research carried out so far emphasizes on the functional problems and diseases. When it comes to successful aging elderly (SEA), it has been recommended that health status should be used to distinguish between elderly subgroups and disease-free people who can describe successful aging elderly (SAE). The research papers aims to describe a transitory overview of successful aging elderly research, illustrated in their chief sections: cognitive aspects, psychological and social aspects. It is proposed that future studies will unemployment an extensive demonstration of SAE, where the emphasis will be more on biological, health and cognitive perspectives.
The similarity between a nursing home and an assisted living is that, both of them provide some level of medical care and accommodation to the residents. But the difference is in the type of care provided and the type of patients admitted. The patients admitted in a nursing home or an assisted living are called residents. The residents of a nursing home might require some assistance or complete care for the activities of their daily living; they might be alert or totally confused. These activities include, but are not limited to brushing their teeth, combing their hair, showers, changing clothes, and feeding the residents. In a
No one ever expects to live out his or her later years in life in a nursing home. When people are young they may not realize the obstacles in life that may cause them not to have a place or person to spend their older years in life with. Regrettably, many of the elderly are not treated with the care and respect they deserve. “Poor quality of care is endemic in many nursing homes” (Fernandez, 2011). It is the responsibility of the younger generation to make sure that the elderly are taken care of and that neglect does not happen. Nursing homes have too many patients and not enough care-givers compared to home care that has familiar one on one care. Home-based
The senior population continues to increase as many retirees leave the workforce and seek optional living choices. Independent senior living and assisted care lifestyles have changed today, offering seniors the ability to retain their independence, while transitioning to assisted care as needed. It’s important to take the time to visit community facilities to ensure the amenities are well-matched for retirement living in the comfort of a supportive community.
"Who does a son turn to, when his 78 year-old mother, newly admitted to a nursing home’s rehab unit, is experiencing delusions and screams through the night? Or where does a daughter turn to for help when she notices a rapid decline in her mother’s health and her mother refuses to seek medical care? Or the gentleman who believes it is time to a continuing care retirement community, but has no one to advise him on the myriad of financial and lifestyle implications of such a move? (Lederman, 2012)." Within in the field of home health care, ecological system creates an outline for defining what it means to provide quality care to the elderly.
7 Reasons Why Caregivers are Best Companions for Seniors As much as we want to help our elderly loved ones at home, there are already too many things that cramp up your schedules such as kids, work, and extra activities that are equally vital for the sustenance to make ends meet. Investing in home care is one good choice for your family members since they will get all the needs they should have and the companion can bring at home. Home care companion is also very important because aside from personal care services they make available for them, they can support them in making their days productive to avoid stress and depression. Home With Help, a quality provider of personal care services in Civic Center Plaza Scottsdale Arizona, is here to
Why some people send their aging parents to a nursing home? The answer is that some people do not want to take care of their elderly parents and some people think nursing home care gives the elderly a better care. Most people believe that taking care of aging parents is their children’s responsibility. In different countries of the world, people live according to their own cultural values. They have the right to express their own opinion .Some people believe that children should take care of their aging parents; others think children should not take care of their aging parents. I strongly agree that children should take care of their aging parents for some reasons.