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Senior Independence Beneficial to Health for Older Adults: Balancing Dependence With Independence Pride can get in the way of a senior acknowledging they need to make changes. That’s where a caregiver, in collaboration with a physician or other trusted person, can encourage the senior to make the changes themselves. In some cases, the caregiver can take those action steps or find someone to do so. And there are adaptive tools, technology, and other services that can help. For example: A senior may not see the need for a medical alert device or may object to its cost, but being able to inform loved ones and paramedics of an emergency can avert a life-changing, even fatal, result. Knowing that first responders are only an alert away can give peace of mind that medical assistance is going to arrive promptly. If the only thing keeping a senior from being more socially engaged is a lack of knowledge of or access to technology, such as FaceTime, then the caregiver might be able to set them up with the software or app they need to connect. If it’s a transportation issue, the caregiver may be able to take an older adult to a senior center, mall, or event space to interact with others. It’s worth checking with area aging agencies to see if free or discounted medical alerts, computers, and transportation services are available. A caregiver can sometimes be the companion the older adult needs, whether just talking, playing cards or board games, exercising, cooking, or sharing meals. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHfegCnG #RightAtHome #SeniorCare #HomeCare #InHomeCare #Caregivers #HealthyLiving #ComfortAtHome #SeniorLiving #ElderCare #AssistedLiving #Caregiving #Healthcare #Medical #Hospitals #Nurses #SeniorCitizen #HomeHealthcare #Dementia #Aging #Retirement

Senior Independence Beneficial to Health for Older Adults

Senior Independence Beneficial to Health for Older Adults

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