Home Care Services Enhance the Quality of Life for Seniors Living with Chronic Diseases

Edmonton Senior Health  |  December 15, 2017

What Every Senior Living with Chronic Diseases in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Home Care Services

Seniors Living with Chronic Diseases | Home care services top the list of valuable resources that enhance the quality of life for aging adults. There are numerous of services provided by home care agencies, but assistance for those with chronic diseases is among the most utilized. Life-changing factors are associated with chronic illnesses and with this comes depression, decreased quality of life, and poor health for many seniors. However, taking advantage of professional care services can reduce the possibility of exposure to any of these and make life more enjoyable for aging adults.

There are several precautions that seniors must take when coping with chronic illnesses. It can be difficult to adhere to the guidelines set forth by medical providers. The assistance provided by home care services providers makes it easier for seniors to abide by the guidelines and precautions that are necessary to better control the factors of the disease they face. Professional caregivers are trained and knowledgeable in areas of care that adequately accommodate the conditions of the disease.

Here are a few chronic diseases of which home care services assist seniors:

Osteoporosis:

• Affecting more than 44 million adults 50 and older, this condition affects more than 44 million adults but is more common in women
• This condition causes bones to become brittle and weak, making it easier for seniors to break their bones when doing common things, such as bending over, coughing, or falling.
• Caregivers assist seniors in their daily lives by creating conditions that reduce the risk of injuries and falls, they encourage them to stop smoking, omit or limit their intake of all, and introduce a diet that promotes healthy bones. Seniors are also encouraged to exercise or remain physically active, daily.

Arthritis:

• The chronic disease, which worsens as seniors age is described as one or more joints becoming inflamed, which could lead to stiffness and pain in the joints.
• Affects more than 50% of the senior population, and arthritis is deemed the leading cause of disability.
• Senior care providers assist in the management of arthritis by encouraging them to participate in low-impact exercises such as tai-chi or water aerobics, as they help to maintain a healthy weight or weight loss when necessary.

Diabetes:

• Elevated blood sugar levels lead to diabetes in seniors.
• One out of every four Americans over the age of 65 has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the most common form. Seniors don’t always respond to insulin as they should, proper home care services can ensure that they are following a proper diet and taking their medication as they should.

Aging adults can enjoy daily activities and a better quality of overall life with the help of home care services. Care providers have compassion and knowledge of chronic illnesses that many seniors rely on to make their lives easier.

Comfort Keepers® in Edmonton Can Help with In-Home Elderly Care!

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help. Comfort Keepers®’ trained caregivers help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. 

Companionship and Interactive Caregiving™

Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Moreover, our trained caregivers are selected with one specific quality in mind: empathy. Empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs. 

Learn more about our unique service offering by contacting the Comfort Keepers Edmonton office. If you live in Devon, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, or Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact Comfort Keepers at 780-465-4665.

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is an Approved Service Provider for the Client Directed Homecare Invoicing Program Offered by Alberta Health Services. Is Invoicing the Right Option for You?  Read more about the program HERE.

Comfort Keepers Edmonton is here to help you and your loved ones get the best care possible. Awarded the “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” seal by Accreditation Canada. Our Edmonton location has achieved the highest available certification in Canada for Home Care services, clearly demonstrating Comfort Keepers’ commitment to offering safe, high-quality home care to its senior clients in Edmonton.

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