South Florida Home Health Care
Many of us may remember a time when members of our family lived near each other. Grandparents, aunts & uncles, cousins all live in the same general area and that made it easy to have frequent visits, Sunday dinners, and even babysitting services. Today it is more common for families to live in several different areas of the country, or even around the world.
An article in The Atlantic says “Money and education allow many people to venture farther, without needing to rely on relatives for child care or a place to sleep. But that freedom sometimes goes hand in hand with isolation.” Children don’t get to visit Grandma and Grampa as often as would help seniors enjoy the company. As people age they often experience the loss of a spouse and they also start to see friends pass away, making it difficult to have social interactions with other people. Getting out to a doctor appointment or shopping is often the only time they have human contact at all.
A recent CDC publication reports: “Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people in the United States and putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions.” Loneliness is also associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide.
Senior Living Centers are often excellent solutions for alleviating loneliness but many people are reluctant to give up their familiar homes, their privacy, and their independence.
A Solution
Professional home care aides, such as a Feingold Nursing caregiver, can be key connection points for seniors who don’t get out much or who don’t have many people in their life. The presence of another human being can be important for an otherwise isolated senior. Caregivers can range from companions who can help with chores around the house to nurses who can monitor and administer medical treatments.
Feingold Nursing is an established Home Health Care agency in south Florida offering a wide range of services to homebound individuals. Cost is always a consideration and we are available to answer questions about how to financially handle Home Health Care by calling 561-210-9096.
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