Aging In Place
It has been said that if you have your health, you have everything. When that is no longer the case, and someone is unable to care for themselves, you may need to seek outside assistance. Many elderly adults find themselves in a position that requires choosing to leave their home and move into a long-term care facility. On the other hand, more and more are choosing to stay at home and have in-home care, also known as aging in place. In their own home, things are familiar and comfortable. They feel like they are still independent, a part of the family, not torn away from the things and people they love. Choosing to remain in their home has many advantages. However, it may also mean adjusting to a home health aide.
Home Healthcare
But, bringing in a home health aide means that they must open their home to a total stranger. This is someone who will become involved in the most private and intimate aspects of personal care. Seniors have to give up freedoms that we take for granted; things like bathing and toileting are no longer completely private.
However, when the right person walks through the door, someone with a warm smile and compassionate manner, it seems that everything will be alright. An experienced home health aide can take a new and sometimes awkward situation and make everyone comfortable and at ease, making the family feel confident that their loved one is receiving the type of care they would provide if they were able.
Adjusting to a Home Health Aide
True professionals make adjusting to a home health aide no different than inviting a new friend into your home. Above all, you must remember that a home health aide is an invaluable tool during a time of recuperation or end-of-life care. The right home health aide will provide either type of care with wisdom and compassion, all the while protecting the dignity of the client, even in the most intimate aspects of a client’s care.
David York Agency Can Help
At David York Agency, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional and highly personal home health care to the elderly and infirmed. We know how difficult the transition from an independent to dependent life can be, and we work hard to help our patients adjust as quickly and painlessly as possible.
For more information about David York Agency’s qualified, compassionate caregivers, contact us at (908) 373-5300. A free phone consultation can help you decide what services might be best. We aim to provide you and your loved one with the assistance they need. If you’d like to hear more from us, please like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter, or LinkedIn
