The Benefits of Home Health Services

As an older adult, you may experience various physical challenges as part of the aging process, and these challenges can sometimes prevent you from doing everyday tasks. Luckily, there’s assistance for kupuna to keep you safe and happy in your own home. There are many benefits of home health services that will make a senior’s life easier even with physical limitations or health issues.

What is Home Health?

Home health care services provide older adults with professional services ranging from medical to companionship. One of the most common services is caregiving. They are trained to either perform various tasks for you or help you perform them yourself. Caregivers are not just a second pair of hands to help out around the house, they are also licensed nurses, certified nurse aides and therapists that can provide you with specialized care for a range of non-urgent medical issues.

What are the benefits of home health services offered to older adults?

• Allows you to live in your own home alone without needing to move in with family or friends, or entering into a care home. Senior independent living is personally important to many kupuna in order to maintain a feeling of freedom and overall happiness.
• Keeps you safer by providing immediate medical attention in times of health emergencies and ensures that your living space is functioning in a safe manner.
• Reduces the stress and concerns of both you and your family. Caretaking is a big job, and it quickly takes a toll on everyone involved. In addition, being away from someone who requires care creates concerns about their safety. A professional caregiver will lift the stress off of everyone’s shoulders and provide loved ones peace of mind throughout the day.
• Allows you to stay on top of household chores and other errands.
• You’ll receive personalized care from someone who will get to know you and your habits. Over time a more personalized care plan can be developed to make your life as easy and enjoyable as possible.
• Older adult companionship with your caregiver will reduce your feelings of isolation and loneliness. The caregiver can also help you get out of the house and socialize with others more frequently.
• It can be a more cost-effective method of providing senior assistance over options such as a nursing home.

What types of in home assistance do most home care companies provide?

Every care provider has their own services for in home senior help, but here are some of the most common services:

Medical

One of the most helpful and important services is nursing. Many medical conditions are professionally monitored and treated by a trained nurse or by a certified nurse aide. They can ensure medication is taken daily, perform treatments prescribed by your doctor, and they can escort you to and from medical appointments.

Additionally, there are also caregivers that are licensed therapists or counselors who can provide you with mental health care.

Housekeeping Services

Many kupuna appreciate the assistance of in home housekeeping services. As one grows older, it may become too exhausting and/or time consuming to clean an entire home. Daily chores like vacuuming, making the bed, and doing the dishes can be taken care of by a professional staff of trained housekeepers who are well versed in working with seniors.

Food Preparation

Caregivers can provide assistance with food management. They can also either help you grocery shop or go out grocery shopping for you. A caregiver can also prepare healthy meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner and clean up the kitchen after every meal preparation. Additionally, many home health care agencies offer food delivery services. Healthy hot or cold meals can be delivered daily directly to a kupuna’s doorstep.

Transportation                           

In home health services can assist with your mobility needs by providing you with reliable transportation to and from appointments, visits with family, errands, social events and more. If you have difficulty driving or cannot drive, you can once again enjoy the freedom and fun of having transportation to engagements.

Exercise

An in home caregiver can help you with getting more exercise. Many older adults don’t get enough exercise on a regular basis due to physical challenges or lack of motivation. A caregiver can be a true buddy and exercise with you on a regular basis. They can create exercise plans to stay on track while also giving you plenty of encouragement.

Senior in home help has provided millions of older adults with the assistance that they need to live productive, healthy and happy lives. It is a simple, cost-effective and easy option offering seniors the best quality of life possible while also relieving family members from some of the more stressful aspects of caretaking. In addition, most health care agencies do not have contracts – you can use as much or as little services as needed.

If you or a loved one is interested in home health services, please visit Arcadia Home Health Services at arcadia.org/home-health for more information and a free evaluation.