Have you or your senior been considering adult day centers as an option for her? Here are some signs that your aging family member really should consider going to adult day health care during the day. If any of these apply to your senior, this option for daily care is likely to offer her a great deal of help.
Your Senior Is Isolated
Lots of aging adults find themselves in a position later in life where they’ve become isolated. It often happens gradually, so your elderly family member might not realize what has happened or even how it did. The big problem with social isolation is that it can very quickly lead to other mental health problems, like depression, which can have a lasting impact on your senior’s overall health.
Your Senior May Not Be Safe at Home Alone
It’s entirely possible that your senior is perfectly safe at home as long as there is someone there with her. But when she’s alone, issues related to fall risk or even wandering might be more of a concern. When you can’t make sure that there is someone there with her, adult day centers are another option.
Your Senior Has Trouble Scheduling Her Day
Having the ability to properly schedule her day is important for your senior. That’s what helps to ensure that all of the important activities are handled every day. Getting meals on time, showering regularly, and managing health issues daily are all vital, and adult day health care providers can make sure your senior is able to do those activities. Your senior may find this difficult to manage on her own either because her days are too lacking in routine or because she’s experiencing cognitive changes that make these decisions more difficult.
Your Senior Has Health Issues that Need Monitoring
If your aging family member does have health issues, like diabetes or high blood pressure, then keeping track of symptoms and test results is crucial. That information helps your aging family member and her medical team to know what is working and what isn’t in terms of keeping her health under control. Adult day centers enable your senior’s doctors to have the information that they need, as well as keeping you aware of possible health concerns.
You’re Not Able to Be with Your Senior as Much as You Wish
Modern life is demanding, especially for family caregivers. It’s highly likely that you’re not able to be with your senior as much as you want to be, especially if you have a lot of other responsibilities demanding your attention. Adult day health care allows you to relax knowing that your senior has the assistance and the care that she needs during the day so you can focus on what you need to do while you’re away.
Adult day centers offer a great many benefits to your elderly family member, no matter what she needs help managing on a regular basis. The best benefits involve knowing that your elderly family member has an opportunity to be safe and social during the day.
Oxnard Family Circle: Safe, Reliable, Social and Fun!
If you need respite and/or help with caring for your loved one in any corner of Ventura County, CA (Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ventura, Camarillo, etc.), talk to the caring staff at Oxnard Family Circle, Inc. today. 1-805-385-4180
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