Long Distance Caregivers Rely on Home Care Nurses
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| Keet is a home helper in Manhattan, NY for Lo, an 81-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease. Here they are just goofing off in a hospital that Lo is recovering from a mini stroke. Lo was complaining about being bored in bed so they switched places. |
Americans are aging quickly, and that means there is a great need for elder services. According to a recent estimate by The National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP, the number of Americans providing home care to an individual in need has surpassed 65 million.
Generally speaking, home helpers live fairly close to the person to whom they are providing care, out of basic necessity. For example, if one sibling lives closer to an ailing parent than the others, then it’s likely that the responsibility for providing in-home care will rest on his or her shoulders.
However, for a whopping seven million Americans, the commute to the home in which they provide care takes longer than an hour. These findings, reported by The National Institute on Aging, shed light on what is an increasing problem in companion care.
In situations of long distance between caregiver and patient, it is recommended that there be as much communication as possible, be it by telephone or a webcam. This will enable family members to detect problems as they are developing, before it becomes too late to treat effectively.
Another piece of advice offered in such situations is to enlist the support of someone who lives closer to your patient, whether it be a friend or a neighbor. Have them check up on your loved one periodically, simply to ensure that everything is running smoothly.
The best support, though, often comes in the form of home care agencies who can provide aides to stay with your loved one. Often considerably cheaper than a nursing home or other out-of-house alternatives, home care nurses can provide first-rate care at inexpensive prices.
For many caregivers struggling with the long commute, home care agencies have become the preferred option. It enables long distance caregivers to stay where they are, while ensuring that their loved ones have the care and attention that they deserve.
For more on this article, please visit: Home Health Care: Peace of Mind for Long-Distance Caregivers
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