As people age, there often comes a point in time when they need advanced care beyond what their loved ones are able to provide. In the past, many elderly people with health concerns opted to enter skilled care, either in an assisted living facility or, for the more seriously ill, in a nursing home. Today, however, more and more seniors are choosing to age in place, and part of that includes receiving the geriatric care they need in their homes. If you or your loved one need care but want to stay at home, there are many resources available today that can help you. When you choose to work with an organization like Providence Care, we will help you get the geriatric care you need in your home.
One of the main reasons why seniors want to age in place is because, like anyone else, they enjoy being in their own home. Their home offers familiarity and memories, in a world that is quickly changing and can be frightening. Losing loved ones, children moving away, and health issues all cause stress and uncertainty for seniors, and their home provides a sense of security. The problem is, many people don’t necessarily plan for geriatric care until the moment they need it. According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the first steps of successfully aging in place is to consider the type of help you may need in the near future.
The NIA suggests that people look at any illnesses they or their loved on might have, and find out from a medical health profession how these illnesses progress with age. That way, it’s easier to plan for the type of geriatric care you may need, whether it’s simply help around the house or more intense nursing care. Providence Care, for example, offers many different levels of home care to our clients. We can provide you with all types of geriatric care, from homemaker services to our Hospital at Home service, which will provide you with house calls from a physician, nursing care, diagnostic testing such as blood draws and x-rays, and more. We offer specialty care for a wide range of health concerns, so no matter what your condition, Providence Care can help you live your best life.
Some of the elderly conditions we provide geriatric care include:
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Asthma
- Hypertension
- Dementia
- Arthritis
- Chronic Conditions
- Terminal Diseases
- Complex Conditions
More and more seniors are able to stay in their homes and enjoy their lives with the help they receive from home care organizations. You can age in place too – count on Providence Care when you need geriatric care in your own home. We are only a phone call or message away. When you visit our contact page, you’ll find a complete listing of phone numbers depending on your area, as well as a convenient online contact form. Either way you choose to contact us, you can rest assured that we will be ready to help you. At Providence Care, we provide hope in action, and we look forward to being a part of your life.