Regional Elder Care

12/11/2017

How home care support can keep seniors safe
Regional Elder Care http://www.regionaleldercare.com/ in Oakville, Ontario, provides caring and friendly in-home support services http://www.regionaleldercare.com/services.html, helping to add an additional layer of safety for your loved ones, whether they be seniors, people living with disabilities or those recovering from illness or surgery.

Falls, medication issues, deteriorations in physical, mental or emotional well-being — these are just a few of the risks that can affect the ability of an elderly loved one to remain living in their own home. The consistent and attentive presence of a regular home support caregiver can provide an additional awareness of potential risk factors that may develop unexpectedly, and they can address the issues as appropriate.

The risk of injuries from falls in the home is one of the top reasons seniors lose the ability to remain independently in their own surroundings. Attention to fall prevention is a crucial safety practice. A home care assistant can keep an eye out for potential trip and fall hazards, whether they be clothing or spills on the floor, or objects that are out of reach. A caregiver can also identify maintenance requirements that come up in the home — such as loose tiles or uneven surfaces — so that they can be repaired, as needed, before they become serious hazards.

Taking medication incorrectly can also pose a risk to safety. By providing medication reminders and by monitoring and communicating to family, as appropriate, any changes in side effects, the assistance of a personal support worker can reduce the hazards posed by medication errors.

As a consistent pair of eyes and ears, a home care assistant can usually become quickly aware of changes in behaviour, physical health and emotional well-being in those in their care. Communicating these changes to the appropriate contact can often facilitate early intervention and the prompt treatment of an illness or other health issue before it becomes more serious.

For more information or to schedule an in-home appointment http://www.regionaleldercare.com/contact.html with Regional Elder Care, call 647-640-4641 or send an email regionaleldercare@gmail.com.

Regional Elder Care can provide several assistance services to the elderly in the comfort of their own residences as follows:

12/04/2017

Assisted transportation helps seniors, those with disabilities to remain independent

Regional Elder Care in Oakville, Ontario, offers friendly, caring in-home support services, including providing safe transportation for seniors, people living with disabilities and people recovering from illness or surgery.

Getting out and about to get things done is important for maintaining a sense of independence, accomplishment and self-confidence. There comes a time when an elderly loved one may no longer be able to safely drive or navigate public transit. This life change can have a devastating impact not only on a senior’s sense of well-being but also on their ability to remain living independently at home.

Hiring home care services that include transportation for your loved one can be a helpful solution!

Having assisted transportation for getting to and from medical appointments and picking up prescription medication can help to ensure that your loved one’s professional health care needs are maintained. As a bonus, these outings encourage physical activity and provide mental and emotional stimulation.

Having transportation and assistance with grocery shopping and running other errands renews one’s self-confidence and independence. A personal support worker can also provide guidance regarding good nutrition and planning meals that meet any dietary restrictions and are simple to prepare and heat.

Getting out doesn’t have to be just for appointments and errands. Outings can involve going out for a coffee or going to a movie, dropping in to a seniors’ centre to attend a program or event, or simply attending a social gathering with friends and family. These opportunities serve to widen your loved one’s social circle, provide them with a renewed sense of purpose, and allow them to be active within the community.
For more information about how Regional Elder Care in-home support services could be of assistance to you and your loved one, or to schedule an in-home appointment, call 905-825-3438 or send an
email.

12/04/2017

Seniors and depression: In-home support services can make a difference

The friendly, caring in-home support services offered by Regional Elder Care in Oakville, Ontario, can help to reduce the risk of depression in elderly loved ones who live on their own.

Seniors who live alone are especially vulnerable to depression. Hand in hand with the physical changes of the aging process come many significant life changes. Often, seniors are living with feelings of grief for the loss of a beloved life partner or long-time friends. They may feel sad, helpless and as if they’ve lost their independence if they can no longer drive or take care of all of the housekeeping and gardening. Chronic illness, loneliness and even the side effects of some medications can lead to increasing feelings of isolation.

Engaging the services of a home care assistant who specializes in senior care can be one solution in reducing the risk and easing the symptoms of depression in seniors, helping them to safely and comfortably remain in their own homes for a longer period of time.

The presence of a home care companion provides an invaluable human connection — welcome company, someone to talk to. The home care assistant can encourage being physically active through walks and outings as long as the senior is able, and can facilitate their participation in hobbies and other interests. This can contribute to a renewed sense of purpose and enjoyment in day-to-day life.

Depression in seniors is an illness that occurs more frequently than people realize. Many of the symptoms can be masked by existing health issues, or could be misinterpreted as early dementia. Having a personal support worker make regular visits to your elderly loved one can help you be aware of any changes in their behaviour and emotional well-being, within appropriate privacy guidelines, that may indicate they need to be treated for depression or other health issues.

To discuss how the in-home support services offered by Regional Elder Care can provide solutions for the needs of your loved one, or to schedule an in-home appointment, call 647-640-4641or send an email.

12/04/2017

Aging and healing in place: The benefits of home support services.

The compassionate, friendly in-home support services offered by Regional Elder Care in Oakville, Ontario, facilitate many individuals living with the challenges of aging or other physical health issues to remain living or healing in their own homes. These services — provided to the elderly, as well as to individuals with disabilities and those recovering from surgery or illness — can make the difference between a loved one being able to remain at home or needing to be cared for in a more institutional environment.

There are numerous benefits to being in a home environment.

Being in a home environment reduces anxiety. Being in familiar surroundings with the ability to continue day-to-day routines lowers stress levels and increases peace of mind. Having basic assistance with light housekeeping such as tidying up and laundry, and little organizational chores such as making grocery lists or planning outings and errands, can also help to prevent feelings of inadequacy or being overwhelmed.

Having assistance and accompaniment when travelling to medical appointments, going grocery shopping and running routine errands goes a long way toward a client’s maintaining a sense of independence and self-confidence. It brings comfort in knowing that everyday obligations and needs can be taken care of, with a little help.

Recovering from surgery or illness at home can often promote faster, more comfortable healing. Individuals of all ages benefit from having the chance to rest comfortably at home, as the surroundings are more conducive to quality sleep, which has been proven to promote the healing process.

In addition to companionship, home care services for seniors, such as mealtime assistance, guidance and support in grooming, nutrition and exercise, medication reminders and light housekeeping can contribute to a healthier, more enjoyable quality of life.

To learn more about how a personal support worker from Regional Elder Care could provide solutions and peace of mind for you and your family, or to schedule an in-home appointment, call 647-640-4641 or send an email.