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With improvements in health care, seniors are living longer, more productive lives. That’s great news and we all appreciate having more time with our loved ones. Nevertheless, for many seniors, aging at home creates difficulties such as driving, medical care and even day-to-day activities become a challenge. A quality, certified homecare provider can offer assistance and support, helping aging seniors remain independent longer.

Providing Safety and Peace of Mind – No one likes to think they are incapable of taking care of themselves. In fact, for many seniors who have been independent their entire lives, a nursing home or elderly care facility is simply out of the question. Often, family members of an aging senior who will not consider leaving their home are anxious and nervous, fearing that a loved one will fall or injure themselves trying to do too much. It’s not uncommon to worry about the elderly driving, forgetting to take medications or injuring themselves while using the stove. These fears can be overwhelming. A homecare provider delivers peace of mind, assuring us that someone is supervising these activities, making certain that our loved ones are safe and protected.

Helping With Chores, and Errands – Aging seniors who are not sick have a wonderful opportunity to experience growing old from the comfort of their own home. While this is terrific, it can also be difficult for seniors to keep up with housecleaning and general chores. In some cases, simple tasks like going to the grocery store or throwing in a load of laundry are impossible without assistance. Hiring a certified homecare provider gives aging seniors the chance to remain independent and complete these activities without injuring themselves. Besides, having a homecare provider to assist is simply a safer option than hiring a maid. If something were to happen- if a senior were to fall for instance-a certified homecare provider can provide medical assistance where a maid could not. 
 
Companionship – One of the worst realizations of an aging senior is learning that he or she can no longer drive to visit friends or attend social events without assistance. A compassionate homecare provider can provide comfort during these times, creating a trusting relationship built on companionship and assistance when necessary. As an aging senior, knowing there’s someone there to help- that you know and trust- is encouraging. Having a friend to attend social events with or just go to lunch with from time to time is enough to prevent seniors from feeling isolated or getting depressed.

For many aging seniors, living at home independently creates challenges that can be addressed easily with a certified homecare provider. Nurses and practitioners who come to the home have the skills and knowledge and are capable of administering professional medical care if necessary. More importantly, a quality homecare provider can offer support, companionship and peace of mind for family members. From running errands to doing chores to helping with medications, a quality homecare provider gives aging seniors the flexibility to remain independent at home where they are the most comfortable.

Linnea Goodrich is the owner of Firstat Nursing Services, which is the only Home care Agency in San Diego that is both State licensed and certified by the Alzheimer’s Association.  Firstat Nursing Services has been providing a higher standard of home nursing, home health and home care services for elderly, disabled and injured people in the greater San Diego area since 1997.  To pick up a copy of her free report “Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Hire a Home Care Provider,” Visit, http://FirstatofSanDiego.com