Post by troyhather on Oct 4, 2017 15:05:03 GMT -5
Emergencies and Senior Home Care
A final, major disadvantage to receiving at home senior care is the lack of resources and medical options available during an emergency. Senior citizens at an assisted living facility have access to a larger support staff with medical training and resources in case of a medical emergency; whereas those receiving in home care may not always be in the best hands.
In addition to possible caregiver deficiencies, whether familiar or hired, seniors may also be at risk during emergencies due to a lack of emergency medical equipment. When the only option is to call for emergency medical help and wait for it to arrive, senior citizens may suffer more serious health complications than if their medical problem was attended to immediately.
For many senior citizens with few health problems, these disadvantages are not of primary concern, making senior in-home care a viable option. For others, mobility and health issues make considering these disadvantages a pressing issue. Senior citizens and family members should look carefully into these and other potential problems before choosing the care option that is right for them. Since each person is unique, with different priorities and physical or emotional concerns, this decision should be made with the individual’s needs in mind.
A final, major disadvantage to receiving at home senior care is the lack of resources and medical options available during an emergency. Senior citizens at an assisted living facility have access to a larger support staff with medical training and resources in case of a medical emergency; whereas those receiving in home care may not always be in the best hands.
In addition to possible caregiver deficiencies, whether familiar or hired, seniors may also be at risk during emergencies due to a lack of emergency medical equipment. When the only option is to call for emergency medical help and wait for it to arrive, senior citizens may suffer more serious health complications than if their medical problem was attended to immediately.
For many senior citizens with few health problems, these disadvantages are not of primary concern, making senior in-home care a viable option. For others, mobility and health issues make considering these disadvantages a pressing issue. Senior citizens and family members should look carefully into these and other potential problems before choosing the care option that is right for them. Since each person is unique, with different priorities and physical or emotional concerns, this decision should be made with the individual’s needs in mind.