Everyone who lives long enough will likely require some form of elderly care. Ventura, CA seniors require different kinds of assistance, though, ranging from occasional in-home visits to full-time care in a nursing home. Aging is an inevitable part of life, but not everyone ages the same, and care should be tailored to suit the individual. Some people in their 80s and 90s are still in excellent health, for example, while other people in their 50s and 60s require acute care due to chronic health conditions. Ventura, CA seniors may be affected by a variety of factors that require different approaches to their individual care.
Factors That Affect Individual Elderly Care Needs
There are many factors that affect the elderly care needs of aging individuals and their families. Unfortunately, some factors are set in stone, such as inherited genetic traits. People who have had unhealthy habits or struggled with stress from things like poverty, abuse, and trauma throughout their lives are also more likely to suffer from chronic health conditions later in life. However, not everything is set in stone once the aging process begins. Many elderly people are able to improve their situation with affordable care services. Ventura, CA seniors who receive routine medical care, maintain a healthy lifestyle with diet and exercise, sleep regularly, avoid stress, maintain mental and social stimulation, keep a positive outlook, and avoid unhealthy habits such as smoking and drinking excessively are less likely to require around-the-clock care. However, at some point, even the heathiest seniors will likely require additional layers of care to thrive in their daily lives.
Different Care for Individuals at Different Stages
Depending on the needs of the individual and depending on what stage of the aging process they currently find themselves in, elderly care needs can vary dramatically. Healthy people who live alone while they age might not need acute medical care, but still benefit from companions for elderly persons. Ventura, CA seniors may all have more acute care needs at some, though, ranging from medication reminders for diabetes and heart conditions to around-the-clock dementia care. Fortunately, Home Instead is prepared to tailor in-home care plans based on the needs of the aging individual and their family, and routinely reassess clients’ needs as the aging process continues. In-home care services may include any or all of the following:
- 24 Hour Care
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
- Care for Chronic Conditions (arthritis, diabetes, etc.)
- Companions for Elderly Persons
- Hospice Care
- Household Assistance (light cleaning, laundry, organization, etc.)
- Nutrition Services (meal planning, grocery shopping, food preparation, etc.)
- Personal Care (bathing, dressing, incontinence care, mobility assistance)
- Transportation (doctor’s appointments, family events, social gatherings, classes, etc.)
- Respite Care for Family Caregivers
Seniors and their loved ones in the areas of Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Oxnard, Agoura Hills, Lake Sherwood, and Oak Park, CA have a resource at their fingertips to assist them at every stage of the aging process. Contact Home Instead today at (805) 370-0303 or inquire online to learn more.