Tips for Helping Local Seniors Age-in-Place
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Tips for Helping Local Seniors Age-in-Place
The following tips for caring for aging loved ones are offered by our friends the DIY Guys .
The vast majority of seniors report wishing to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. While aging-in-place offers many benefits, it can be really challenging to maintain this independent lifestyle without family members around to offer support. This is where caring neighbors and community members like you can make a difference! Here are some ways to help local seniors remain immersed in the community, stay healthy, and maintain a high quality of life at home.
Making the Long-Term Care Decision
Deciding whether or not to remain at home is a common challenge for people in their senior years. Help a local senior research their options so they can make the best decision.
- Watch out for , signs that a senior would be better off in a long-term care facility.
- Help your senior friend compare different long-term care , options .
- Consider the costs involved in , long-term care and the funding solutions available.
Building a Support Network
Seniors who are aging-in-place often rely on a network of volunteers, paid professionals, and service providers. Help your senior neighbor set up a practical and productive support system.
- , Home care professionals can visit the senior during the day and offer help with everything from daily living tasks to medication administration.
- House cleaning from , Transparent Cleaning Co. can be invaluable to seniors who struggle with mobility.
- Look for local , nonprofits that offer transportation and other forms of assistance for seniors.
- Help your senior friend get set up with a , meal delivery service.
Navigating Loneliness and Isolation
Seniors without friends or family nearby can suffer from debilitating loneliness. Here are some things you can do to ease the pain of isolation.
- Consider how the , pandemic has impacted seniors who are aging-in-place.
- Help them find counseling service; Medicare , covers a variety of mental health services and treatments.
- Look for pandemic-friendly socialization , opportunities that won’t put the senior at risk.
- Teach them how to use , online programs to connect with friends and family who live far away.
Most of us hope our family will be around to provide support when we reach our senior years. Sadly, this isn’t always possible. Navigating aging alone can be incredibly challenging. If you want to lend a hand to seniors in your community, your assistance will be appreciated more than you may think!
