Navigating the Challenges of Ageing: How Elderly Care Services Can Help?

Dementia

One of the most common cognitive health conditions affecting almost 8.8 million Indians above 60 years of age, dementia is a major aging-related challenge. Additionally, Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases plague the lives of 4.4 million Indians, calling for immediate intervention.

Malnutrition

Age-related medical conditions, like osteoarthritis, diabetes, gastroenteritis and depression, may prevent seniors from enjoying nutritious meals regularly. Additionally, limited income may also lead to malnutrition, resulting in forgetfulness, muscle weakness, hypothermia, frailty, delirium, mood changes, cognitive impairment, premature mortality and low quality of life.

Falls

Falls are one of the most common types of injuries experienced by senior citizens. Loss of muscle flexibility and strength may lead to balance issues and increase the likelihood of falls and bone fractures.

Depression

Loneliness due to the passing away of friends and spouses and loss of social connections can lead to depression in the elderly. It can also be a major side effect of chronic medical conditions.

Sensory Impairments

Sensory impairments, like vision and hearing loss, are common among older adults, the major reasons being glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts.

Bladder Problems

Urinary incontinence is common in seniors in the later stages of Alzheimer’s, when they may forget to use the washroom or not realise the need to urinate. Poor diet and chronic health conditions, like Parkinson’s disease, diabetes and multiple sclerosis, may also cause constipation and bladder problems in the elderly.

Neglecting Prescribed Medicines

Older adults need to take several medicines throughout the day, resulting in confusion and consumption of incorrect pills or dosages. Sometimes they may even neglect taking prescribed medicines due to forgetfulness. Such cases of medicine non-compliance can cause major health complications.

Transportation

Seniors who are reluctant to drive may find it difficult to complete personal tasks, like visiting the doctor, engaging in social activities and getting to the post office. This can further cause isolation and poor quality of life.

How Elderly Care Services Can Help?

Elderly care services at Vesta Elder Care are specifically designed to give seniors the assistance and support they require to maintain independence and quality of life. Our caring and compassionate attendants can help overcome the above challenges by being there for the seniors every step of the way. Download our mobile app now to elevate care for your elderly with our full suite of services on a single platform. Book the best care providers through our reliable app and experience the difference they can make in your senior loved one’s life. 

Here’s how we can help:

• We communicate clearly and slowly with the seniors suffering from dementia, offering them reassurance and comfort. Our caregivers also limit distractions and break down tasks into manageable steps to communicate with dementia-affected seniors effectively. Perfectly trained to placate seniors when dementia leads them to wander, and experience fits of agitation and paranoia, our healthcare professionals identify triggers early on and use different resources to soothe them.
• We work on the nutritional requirements of the seniors by cutting fruits for them and preparing nutritious meals, low in saturated salt and fats. We also take up grocery shopping, bringing in fresh produce as per the dietary restrictions of the seniors.
• Our senior care attendants avoid fall-related injuries through home modifications, like removing cords, rugs and other tripping hazards. They accompany the seniors on walks and encourage them to exercise regularly to strengthen their muscles and maintain balance.
• For seniors with vision and hearing issues, our caregivers make minor home modifications, like plugging in night lights and using electronic magnification units.
• Our elder care attendants encourage socialisation in seniors to keep their minds and bodies engaged. They reduce senior isolation and offer companion care to ward off depression.
• When providing incontinence care, we avoid beverages, like tea and soda, that may increase urination but ensure the seniors are adequately hydrated. We also ensure the seniors take regular bathroom breaks.
• For medication management, our professional attendants remind their recipients to take the right medicines as per schedule.

Conclusion

So, there you are! Elderly care services by Vesta Elder Care play an important role in supporting senior citizens in their everyday lives. Their tailored in-home care services help navigate the challenges of ageing easily, helping the seniors age gracefully while maintaining their independence. Contact us now.